Divine Prophecy Quotes
Not all churches at all times have been hostile to science. Here is an example where science is urged as a source of knowledge along with history and prophesy and the word of God.
Romulus Whitaker, the first Roman king had just died and the insecure Romans were distressed, disorganized, and discordant. Proculus, according to Livy, made this speech raising morale and inspiring the confidence of the citizens. Given the superstitious Romans of the time, this story was believed and was very effective. The Romans believed it so profoundly that they actually made it happen.