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Was the medieval church really anti-science as we are taught?

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Contrary to your question, the Church was the standard bearer for the advancement of intelligence at most all stages from the turn of the first millennium through to the Renaissance. Pick a household name from that age, and chances are they were educated in a university built and sponsored by the Church. read more

The medieval church was in fact the place where most science happened during that time in Europe. Alas, that monopoly did have some effect on its ability to keep science scientific. Science was a means to get to know and understand the work of God. Lots of good science and engineering came from that period under the tutelage of the church. read more

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