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Church History Matters

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Religion & Spirituality:christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

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🗓️ 30 December 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In this kickoff episode of a new Church History Matters series, hosts Casey Griffiths and Scott Woodward explore one of the most important conversations of our time: the relationship between science and religion—through the lens of Latter-day Saint theology. Drawing on history, philosophy, and faith, Casey and Scott examine two contrasting scientific worldviews represented by figures such as Richard Dawkins, who argues for a strictly material universe, and Albert Einstein, who saw room for awe, mystery, and meaning beyond equations. How do these perspectives shape the way we understand God, creation, and humanity’s place in the cosmos? This episode also tackles a crucial distinction: Science excels at answering the questions of who, what, when, where, and how—but it remains silent on the ultimate question of why. Latter-day Saint doctrine offers a framework where scientific discovery and divine purpose are not enemies, but partners in the search for truth. Whether you love science, cherish faith, or feel caught between the two, this series invites thoughtful dialogue, historical context, and a deeper appreciation for how restored theology engages one of the biggest debates in modern thought.

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0:00.0	As the centuries go by, religion has less and less room to exist and perform its
0:11.0	obscurantist interference with the search for truth.
0:15.0	Science without religion is lame.
0:17.0	Religion without science is blind.
0:20.0	The teachings and the history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are uniquely
0:23.6	positioned among the Christian faith to utilize the tools of both science and religion
0:29.6	in our search for truth.
0:31.6	The churches had a pretty good record of being quick to embrace scientific progress and new technologies.
0:39.3	Like if it's true in any way, we just embrace it.
0:43.3	Dieter F. Uchtorf said education for Latter-day Saints is not just a good idea.
0:48.3	It's a commandment.
0:49.3	He's basically suggesting that theology is one of the branches of science.
0:53.3	College in the Millennium is going to be great.
0:56.0	There is no scientific evidence that proves or disproves God's existence.
1:01.0	Some people run across one thing that they think contradicts their religion in science, and they toss everything.
1:08.0	The wisest kind of humans are the kind that are willing to rethink their assumptions
1:13.4	in light of new information.
1:15.1	Scientific endeavor is primarily interested in answering the questions of who, what, when,
1:22.8	and where.
1:24.1	But there's one question that science isn't really designed to answer, and that's why.
1:32.3	Hello, Casey, and happy new year.
1:34.8	Happy new year to you, Scott.
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