On Religious Faith, Christianity, and the Foundation of Quantum Mechanics

Inge Svein Helland

European Journal of Theology and Philosophy, 2022, vol. 2, issue 1, 10-17

Abstract: On several levels, there is now a debate whether the concept of God can be made compatible with modern science. In an attempt to elucidate this debate, I give an account of my own experiences from writing a book on the foundation of quantum mechanics. In my opinion, one can give two independent arguments for the existence of God by taking as departure an epistemic (knowledge-based) interpretation of quantum theory. However, I also argue that any religious belief should be the result of an existential choice governed by each person’s own context (history and culture). In particular, I give my account of Christianity as a religion connected to our western culture, how one as a scientist can relate to the relevant dogmas.

Keywords: Christ; Epistemic Interpretation; God; Quantum Theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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DOI: 10.24018/theology.2022.2.1.59

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