The fact is that 基督教 has coexisted with science hundreds
of years. Historially, you can say that 基督教 干预 and 逼迫the devolopment of science. This is only the phenomenon. Like some marriages are 催化 by the parent's 干预 even 逼迫, the 基督教 干预 and 逼迫 may 催化 the development of science.

Anyway, it is hard to say what role 基督教 has played in
history of modern science. History cannot be assumed. Theory and assumptions are not the facts at all. The only fact we can see is that 基督教 countries have more advanced science and tech.

As for if 基督教 can 催化 China, who know? but may not be
a bad idea to try. At least, it will be better than Maxism
which has been proved bad by history.