1. Scientific Revolution Mr. Tackabury

2. Blaise Pascal French mathematician Allied himself with Jansenists (opponents of Jesuits) Two essential truths in religion: 1. Loving God exists 2. Human beings (corrupt by nature are unworthy of God) Believed it was better to believe that God exists then to believe in nothing and he actually does. Believing in God improves life (Psychologically and morally)

3. English Approach to Science and Religion Francis Bacon influenced science and religion greatly in England. Two books of divine revelation: 1. Bible 2. Nature Both books shared the same author, they were compatible (God) Scientist believed nature and religion went hand in hand Physico-theology- religious thought associated with deducing of religious conclusions from nature. (new science)

4. Peak 1560-1640 Blamed for destroying crops, miscarriages, madness Official persecution by the State Economic crisis, religious differences, warfare, plague Witches = outlet, scapegoat for social stress and anxiety 80% of the 100,000 trials were women?