John, it is true that the science fostered by Islam came to a complete stop, it is not true that it was continued by the church.  That is not to confuse Catholic scientist, who needed to experiment independently of the church so as not to suffer its wrath.  There were many renowned Catholic scientists, but they were not the church.  It is always best to cite a 'disinterested' source. St. Thomas preceded modern science by a long shot.  It is best to let him lie.  Too often the orthodox claim that there can not be any conflict between science and religion, but there is, many fold.  The conundrum is what to do with the major tenets of faith which are absurd and defy rational thought, there are a few...a few too many.