History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom

"History of the Warfare of Science with Theology in Christendom" by Andrew Dickson White is a historical exploration of the long-standing battle between science and religious beliefs. White kicks things off by talking about how important it is to let historical truth challenge old-fashioned religious ideas, using a picture of Russian peasants as an example. He reflects upon the creation of Cornell University, a place meant to give a fair education without religious opinions getting in the way, and how religious leaders fought against it because they were worried about science messing with Christian teachings. White's main point is about how science and religious views have always been at odds, and he argues that gaining knowledge is super important for making society better.