This Element traces the effects of science\'s Rise on the cultural status of monotheism.
Turning to the present, the Element explores reasons for supposing that explanatorily, and even on an existential level, Science is taking over monotheism\'s traditional roles in western culture.
Starting in the past, it shows how Monotheism contributed to science\'s rise, and how, returning the favour, Science provided aid and support, until fairly recently, for the continuing success of Monotheism in the west.
This Element traces the effects of science\'s Rise on the cultural status of monotheism