How did Christianity open the door to scientific advancement?

Opening the door to learning for all : Most Christian writers were interested in defending human rights and freedoms, or what is known as “free will,” as Origen says, “Every rational soul is given freewill and the ability to choose.”¹¹²⁵

Spreading the spirit of inner joy that enables learning : The Fathers focused on the importance of being joyful, since the world needs to experience heavenly joy. This has an active role in the continuous advancement of humankind, scientifically and practically.

Improving one’s psychological state and encouraging people to be proud of their talents in the Lord : The believer longs for the development of humanity and therefore needs help raising himself up, and to believe that the truth is not far from him but is within his reach. The Truth Himself came for him, to his land and to his house, and even to his heart, so that he may enjoy knowledge in this world and the world to come. St. Clement of Alexandria says, “Now the instruction which is of God is the right direction of truth to the contemplation of God, and the exhibition of holy deeds in everlasting perseverance.”¹¹²⁶

Spreading the spirit of hope, and challenging illness, aging, and death : St. Clement of Alexandria says, “Prepare yourself to be strong in the face of illness. Be courageous as a strong warrior in the wrestling arena, so you can defeat your opponent invincibly. Do not allow yourself to be upset because of sickness or because of any disaster that may befall you.”¹¹²⁷

Moderation in everything : St. Clement of Alexandria says, “As moderation and distance from extravagance are usually the results of self-satisfaction. If this was adopted by man, he would give up everything that is luxurious or unnecessary, and so there would be no deviation nor falling in temptations.”¹¹²⁸