The Thomistic Institute
The War That Never Was: Science vs. Faith – Prof. Lawrence M. Principe
Mar 04, 2026
· 45m
<p>Prof. Lawrence M. Principe argues that the supposed “war” between science and faith is largely a modern myth, constructed in the late 19th century by figures like John William Draper and Andrew Dickson White for personal, political, and ideological reasons, then amplified by secularizers, technocratic utopians, and bad theology (especially “God‑of‑the‑gaps” arguments and naive literalism) on the religious side.</p><p><br></p><p>This lecture was given on January 28th, 2026, at New York University.</p><p><br></p><p>For more information on upcoming events, visit us at <a href="https://thomisticinstitute.org/upcoming-events" …