albeit a negative one, of theory selection in science being influenced by theological stance! The steady-state theory argued that, in spite of appearances, the universe was infinitely old and did not evolve over time. Although defended by

scenario, and in 1986 - the theory of a self-reproducing inflationary universe. His work continues to focus on inflation and quantum cosmology and various implications of inflationary cosmology for elementary particle theory and for the theory of

a wave? - 3.11 The Quantum Revolution - 3.12 Shaking the foundations - 3.13 Schrödinger’s Cat and the meaning of quantum theory - 3.14 Quantum consciousness Section D: Modern cosmology and universal history

you don't know evolutionary theory. And you can't really talk about the environment and the way it's interlaced with poverty if you don't understand both economic theory, and simple environmental issues. So those are laced for theologians and

of living processes. Quantum physics provides similar insights to chaos theory , but Polkinghorne is cautious about relying on it. We ought not confuse randomness with freedom, and we need to remember both that the interpretation of

but in the interpretation of quantum theory , indeterminacy is a feature of the microscopic world and its effects can be amplified by non-linear biological systems. He also argues for top-down causality in which higher-level events impose

Cat and the meaning of quantum theory). With each decision at the quantum level the universe splits into a number of isolated domains, each corresponding to a different outcome. In one universe the cat dies, in another it lives. Most

culture, Alston takes quantum mechanics to provide a “definitive refutation” of it. Hence because of quantum indeterminism, God can act without violating physical law. Moreover, acts such as these which begin on the sub-atomic

complexity to the arena of quantum physics . In her paper, Murphy argues that the problem of divine action will be solved by nothing less than a revised metaphysical theory of the nature of matter and of natural causes. Her proposal is that we

the tools of astronomy and quantum theory . Related Topics: Physics Contributed by: Dr. Christopher Southgate Search for Contemporary Cosmology Full Glossary