It's time to inch up to a touchy subject. This week we follow the history of science and religion along with their intersection throughout human history. From ancient serpent gods to the scopes monkey trial, we explore the clashes of science and religion. Here are a list of topics that we cover throughout the episode:
The life of early humans
Ancient religions and why they emerged
Philosophical razors and a bit of Ancient Greece
Copernicus, heliocentrism, and the church's reaction
Galileo and his conflict with religion
The age of the Earth and the literal interpretation of the bible
Darwin and evolution
Why religion is still around in the age of science
Our personal relationship with religion
The Scopes Monkey Trial: Science and religion go to court
Epilogue: Random discussions