0:00 Intro - Good on both sides of this debate 3:30 Recapping past episodes 9:30 Science Faith debates over evolution 18:25 How did church discussion swing away from evolution neutrality? 26:18 Increased fundamentalism & decreased modernism 30:55 Joseph Fielding Smith’s book “Man, His Origin and Destiny” 36:15 Elder Harold B Lee’s more fundamentalist lectures 41:20 Positions of Present David O McKay, J. Reuben Clark & Stephen L. Richards 50:00 When are church leaders speaking for the church? 58:53 Determining church doctrine (Elder Clark’s talk) 1:05:05 Publication of multiple fundamentalist-leaning books 1:11:20 Differing opinions & confusion 1:18:55 Summarizing the episode Explore the ongoing debate between science and religion through the lens of fundamentalism versus modernism, a conversation that has shaped religious thought for over a century. Scott and Casey dive into the historical roots of the conflict—highlighting modern scientific thought and modern Latter-day Saint thinking. Learn how cultural shifts led some believers to defend scripture strictly while others sought harmony between revelation and reason. Viewers will gain context for how these two approaches emerged and why the discussion still matters today in classrooms, churches, and public discourse. From a Latter-day Saint (LDS) perspective, this episode emphasizes that faith and scientific inquiry need not be enemies. Many Latter-day Saints see truth as coming from both divine revelation and honest study of the natural world, trusting that all truth ultimately aligns in God’s eternal framework. By examining scripture, prophetic teachings, and the LDS tradition of education and learning, this video presents a thoughtful case for religious belief that welcomes discovery while maintaining devotion to God. Whether you are a person of faith, a student of science, or simply curious, this discussion invites respectful dialogue and deeper reflection. Transcript/Show Notes: https://scripturecentral.org/shows/church-history-matters/episodes/where-is-truth-theology-or-science-church-history-matters-i-science-and-religion-series-ep07