Abstract

Science and theology are covering two distinct domains of our reality: physics and metaphysics, using two distinct methods of investigation: epistemology and gnoseology, respectively. As such, a conflict between science and theology should not be possible because there is no overlapping area. Science only offers paradigmatic explanations of how the universe works, without having the scope to provide scientific explanations for the cause and purpose of the universe and all beings’ existence. On the other hand, using gnoseology, Christian Orthodox theology, especially the apophatic one, can offer spiritual ontological understanding for the cause and scope of the universe and all beings’ existence, without providing detailed functional explanations for them. Gnoseology is based on the human spiritual cognition, in direct interpersonal collaboration with God. This article is focused on the complementary approach between science and Christian Orthodox theology.