Bayes' Theorem: Research by a Clergyman on God's Existence

[dexteronline]

Its my understanding that Bayes' Theorem was presented by a clergyman who used it to answer whether God exists. Does anyone on this forum knows about the conclusion he reached through his research.

 

[mgb_phys]

I don't know that he had any particular theological idea in mind.
Bear in mind that being a clergyman in the C18 didn't mean you were actually religious - it was the only thing that universities offered as official courses. You would enrole in 'holy orders' and then study maths/physics/etc in your spare time.

Although Bayes was a non-conformist so was personally probably more religious than most clergymen of the time!