natural theology
noun
: theology deriving its knowledge of God from the study of nature independent of special revelation
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This is a venerable problem, reaching far beyond natural theology.
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Sean Carroll, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2011
Rosalind’s work was instrumental in the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA; John Ray published important works on botany, zoology, and natural theology; and John Baird demonstrated the world's first live working television system.
—Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
Sean Carroll, Discover Magazine, 21 Mar. 2011
Rosalind’s work was instrumental in the understanding of the molecular structures of DNA; John Ray published important works on botany, zoology, and natural theology; and John Baird demonstrated the world's first live working television system.
—Alex Zhavoronkov, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
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“Natural theology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20theology. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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