Many of the scientists who contributed to the development of the scientific method were indeed Christians. Here’s a breakdown:

· Medieval and Renaissance scientists:

    – Roger Bacon: Christian (Franciscan friar)

    – Francis Bacon: Christian (Anglican)

    – René Descartes: Christian (Catholic)

· Enlightenment scientists:

    – Isaac Newton: Christian (Anglican, with some unconventional beliefs)

    – Galileo Galilei: Christian (Catholic, but conflicted with Church authorities)

· Others:

    – Andreas Vesalius (father of modern anatomy): Christian (Catholic)

    – Johannes Kepler (astronomer): Christian (Lutheran)