Are Islam and Science Compatible?

Science Clip Art

Ken Chitwood blogs in Florida while reading theology and religious studies at the University of Florida.  He has taught an interesting seminar on the question of Islam and science.  In the west where Christianity has the been the dominant religious influence, religion and science questions are normally framed as Christianity and science questions.  But what about Islam?  Check out Ken’s presentation.  You can also read the thoughts of Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy, a Pakistani physicist who has spoken about the disconnect between modern, radical Islam and scientific progress.