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CLEP Western Civ II

Category - Scientific Revolution

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Most contributors to the Scientific Revolution did not see a conflict between their work and their religious views because
  1. They rejected creationism.
  2. They believed that God had created an ordered universe.
  3. To do otherwise could lead to their persecution or execution.
  4. They tended to lack religious faith to begin with.
  5. They incorporated prayer into their scientific practices.
Explanation
Answer: B - Most of the scientists who emerged during the Scientific Revolution did not see a conflict between their work and religion because they felt that God had created an ordered universe. Therefore, their studies were not moving them away from God but toward a better understanding of his works. While a few among them lacked faith, the majority remained devout.
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