has to do with science’s competence and theology’s lack of competence in matters pertaining to physical reality so that theology’s interpretations of the Bible in such matters must be revised when the material facts of science contradict them. Here is one statement to that effect: That in the books of the sages of this world there are contained some physical truths which are soundly demonstrated, and others that are merely stated; as to the former, it is the office of wise divines to show that they