From the blog of Dr Albert Mohler (Posted: Tuesday, January 12, 2010)
The human species is inherently and resolutely religious. The Bible and the Christian tradition affirm this truth, even as we know that the religious impulse can so easily transform itself into idolatry.
Even the most cursory look at the world’s cultures will indicate the religious [...]
Written by Dr Peter May of the European Leadership Forum
A friend of mine was enjoying a coffee break at an Open University seminar for his philosophy course. Out of the blue, a colleague asked him, “Why do you believe in God?” He was a bit taken aback but, after a few deep breaths, managed to order [...]
But then arises the doubt, can the mind of man, which has, as I fully believe, been developed from a mind as low as that possessed by the lowest animal, be trusted when it draws such grand conclusions?
The Life and Letters of Charles Darwin (1905) p.282
What is the evolutionary advantage of the human mind that [...]
Continue Reading...Richard Lewontin is an American evolutionary biologist, geneticist and social commentator.
Lewontin on methodological naturalism:
We take the side of science in spite of the patent absurdity of some of its constructs, in spite of its failure to fulfill many of its extravagant promises of health and life, in spite of the tolerance of the scientific community [...]
Richard Dawkins was recently interviewed by well-known and respected Australian television presenter Andrew Denton, on Denton’s show Elders With Andrew Denton.
Dawkins is generously previewed by the show’s producers as follows:
Richard Dawkins is the essence of scientific reason, an evolutionary biologist, a best-selling author, and strident atheist. He’s been declared one of the most influential - [...]
Question from ‘David’ via email:
Hi. I’ve been visiting for your site for about 9 months. I like the variety of topics that you cover. I also like that you’re a thinker. A lot of “Christians”.. well.. don’t.
As I’m sure you are already aware, a “super earth” was found a couple days ago. It is believed [...]
Thanks to Brian from Apologetics 315 for posting this excellent resourse.
The Theological Roots of Modern Science - Dr Fritz Schaefer
With the unprecedented importance of science in present-day society, it is rather common to hear those who claim that science and religion are incompatible.
Dr. Fritz Schaefer knows this first-hand, having often encountered disbelief that he is [...]
by R.C. Sproul
Few books I have read have made a lasting impression on my mind and thought. One of them I read over fifty years ago. The title of the book was The Metaphysical Foundations of Modern Science, and it made a lasting impression upon me because it clearly set forth the importance of understanding [...]
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Great resources from the Centre For Public Christianity.
Peter Harrison is the Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford and a Fellow of Harris Manchester College.
Highly regarded in his field, he has written extensively in the area of cultural and intellectual history, and is an expert in philosophical, scientific and religious [...]