Science and Religion

Holmes Rolston III, a philosopher and theologian, pioneered environmental ethics and philosophy. He argued that nature possesses intrinsic value, challenging the notion that all value stems from human perspectives. In his book Science and Religion (1987), Rolston asserted that religion must engage with science to remain relevant, stating, "science is here to stay, and the religion that is divorced from science today will leave no offspring tomorrow". His work explored the intersection of scientific understanding and religious thought, particularly within the context of environmental concerns. Rolston's academic background included degrees in physics, mathematics, and theology, and he conducted field research globally.1