= Conflict thesis
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The conflict thesis is a concept that describes the perceived historical conflict between science and religion. It posits that there is an intrinsic intellectual and philosophical opposition between scientific understanding and religious belief, suggesting that advances in scientific knowledge often come into conflict with established religious doctrines. The idea became particularly prominent in the context of 19th-century debates over topics such as evolution and heliocentrism, where scientific findings challenged traditional religious views.
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