Science and theology can enrich each other when properly understood. Science offers explanations of natural phenomena while theology explains spiritual truths. Problems arise when science makes claims outside its scope, such as denying God, or when theology makes scientific claims. Philosophy helps ensure science and theology stay within their proper domains. Both fields can benefit from thoughtful dialogue between them to develop a more comprehensive view of reality.
In this lecture, we explore whether and where science and religion intersect, and if there’s harmony or hostility between God’s word (the Bible) and God’s world (science).
Presentation by Dr. Dennis Wilson
Science & Religion: Conflict or Conversation?Maya Bohnhoff
Is religion opposed to science? Has science made religion intellectually implausible? Does science rule out the existence of a “personal” God? What does "personal" mean? Does evolution do away with Divine Providence?Haven’t recent biological and neurological discoveries made illusions of the concepts of soul or spirit?
These are all questions that I've fielded from correspondents for some time. They're good questions because they call on people who hold to diverse models of the universe to do a reality check.
Is it true that most scientists are atheist, that Christianity inimical to science, and that science turns believers into unbelievers? In this lecture, we discuss what scientists really believe, based on several surveys of U.S. scientists.
In this lecture, we explore whether and where science and religion intersect, and if there’s harmony or hostility between God’s word (the Bible) and God’s world (science).
Presentation by Dr. Dennis Wilson
Science & Religion: Conflict or Conversation?Maya Bohnhoff
Is religion opposed to science? Has science made religion intellectually implausible? Does science rule out the existence of a “personal” God? What does "personal" mean? Does evolution do away with Divine Providence?Haven’t recent biological and neurological discoveries made illusions of the concepts of soul or spirit?
These are all questions that I've fielded from correspondents for some time. They're good questions because they call on people who hold to diverse models of the universe to do a reality check.
Is it true that most scientists are atheist, that Christianity inimical to science, and that science turns believers into unbelievers? In this lecture, we discuss what scientists really believe, based on several surveys of U.S. scientists.
The relationship between religion and science has been a focus of the demarcation problem. Somewhat related is the claim that science and religion may pursue knowledge using different methodologies. Whereas the scientific method basically relies on reason and empiricism, religion also seeks (at times, primarily) to acknowledge revelation, faith and sacredness. There is no insoluble contradiction between faith and science, because there cannot be two kinds of truth. There is only one truth to which
both faith and scientific reason refer.“There exists 2 orders of knowledge” which are distinct, i.e., the order of Faith (Fides) and that of reason (ratio), and the Church recognizes that “the arts and human disciplines (...) serve one another, in their proper sphere with its proper principles and its proper method; therefore, “by recognizing this proper freedom”, the Church affirms the legitimate autonomy of the sciences.”
What is Science?
For much of the last century, Science has held a pre-eminent place of authority to many people around the globe, a place once held by religious leaders. This is no accident. Many scientists claim that Science has replaced religion as the source of ultimate truth about our world.
Thus, it is worthwhile to examine this claim. What is science? How did it get here? What assumptions does it make? Is it worldview neutral as many claim? What is the nature of scientific proof? What kinds of proof exist and how do we determine which is the correct kind?
As a professional scientist and science educator, I have seen first hand that we do NOT teach this to our students, except in optional electives that are not advertised well. Therefore, we have generations of scientists growing up with unclear understandings of the philosophy and history of their own field, and it is affecting the quality of the scientific endeavor.
Lecture presented by Dr. Robb Wilson
Join Oxford University's John Lennox in an evening at The University of Chicago at the Chicago Festival of Thought, with "Has Science Buried God?", a great evening of Christian thought from one of our faith's finest defenders!
Event transcript made by Victor Tan.
LinkedIn: my.linkedin.com/in/victortanws
Book references:
1. "Seven Days That Divide the World" - John Lennox:
http://amzn.to/1Wv3J6h
2. "The God Delusion" - Richard Dawkins:
http://amzn.to/23d5S6F
3. "Systematic Theology" - Paul Tillich (Not mentioned, but a personal recommendation!):
http://amzn.to/1r1XKdb
http://amzn.to/1VXB3ng
http://amzn.to/1TjdfUZ
1. Compatibility of science and religion. 2. The (Catholic) Church's role in the development of science 3. A very brief look at a few modern controversies
Trinity Kings World Leadership: The Law of Influence: Measuring Your LeadershipTerrell Patillo
True Judges...
Psalm 82
New International Version (NIV)
A psalm of Asaph.
1 God presides in the great assembly;
he renders judgment among the “gods”:
2 “How long will you[a] defend the unjust
and show partiality to the wicked?[b]
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;
uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
4 Rescue the weak and the needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
5 “The ‘gods’ know nothing, they understand nothing.
They walk about in darkness;
all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6 “I said, ‘You are “gods”;
you are all sons of the Most High.’
7 But you will die like mere mortals;
you will fall like every other ruler.”
8 Rise up, O God, judge the earth,
for all the nations are your inheritance.
The relationship between religion and science has been a focus of the demarcation problem. Somewhat related is the claim that science and religion may pursue knowledge using different methodologies. Whereas the scientific method basically relies on reason and empiricism, religion also seeks (at times, primarily) to acknowledge revelation, faith and sacredness. There is no insoluble contradiction between faith and science, because there cannot be two kinds of truth. There is only one truth to which
both faith and scientific reason refer.“There exists 2 orders of knowledge” which are distinct, i.e., the order of Faith (Fides) and that of reason (ratio), and the Church recognizes that “the arts and human disciplines (...) serve one another, in their proper sphere with its proper principles and its proper method; therefore, “by recognizing this proper freedom”, the Church affirms the legitimate autonomy of the sciences.”
What is Science?
For much of the last century, Science has held a pre-eminent place of authority to many people around the globe, a place once held by religious leaders. This is no accident. Many scientists claim that Science has replaced religion as the source of ultimate truth about our world.
Thus, it is worthwhile to examine this claim. What is science? How did it get here? What assumptions does it make? Is it worldview neutral as many claim? What is the nature of scientific proof? What kinds of proof exist and how do we determine which is the correct kind?
As a professional scientist and science educator, I have seen first hand that we do NOT teach this to our students, except in optional electives that are not advertised well. Therefore, we have generations of scientists growing up with unclear understandings of the philosophy and history of their own field, and it is affecting the quality of the scientific endeavor.
Lecture presented by Dr. Robb Wilson
Join Oxford University's John Lennox in an evening at The University of Chicago at the Chicago Festival of Thought, with "Has Science Buried God?", a great evening of Christian thought from one of our faith's finest defenders!
Event transcript made by Victor Tan.
LinkedIn: my.linkedin.com/in/victortanws
Book references:
1. "Seven Days That Divide the World" - John Lennox:
http://amzn.to/1Wv3J6h
2. "The God Delusion" - Richard Dawkins:
http://amzn.to/23d5S6F
3. "Systematic Theology" - Paul Tillich (Not mentioned, but a personal recommendation!):
http://amzn.to/1r1XKdb
http://amzn.to/1VXB3ng
http://amzn.to/1TjdfUZ
1. Compatibility of science and religion. 2. The (Catholic) Church's role in the development of science 3. A very brief look at a few modern controversies
Trinity Kings World Leadership: The Law of Influence: Measuring Your LeadershipTerrell Patillo
True Judges...
Psalm 82
New International Version (NIV)
A psalm of Asaph.
1 God presides in the great assembly;
he renders judgment among the “gods”:
2 “How long will you[a] defend the unjust
and show partiality to the wicked?[b]
3 Defend the weak and the fatherless;
uphold the cause of the poor and the oppressed.
4 Rescue the weak and the needy;
deliver them from the hand of the wicked.
5 “The ‘gods’ know nothing, they understand nothing.
They walk about in darkness;
all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
6 “I said, ‘You are “gods”;
you are all sons of the Most High.’
7 But you will die like mere mortals;
you will fall like every other ruler.”
8 Rise up, O God, judge the earth,
for all the nations are your inheritance.
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"The Collapse of Intelligent Design" by Kenneth Millerguest6cca3c
The lecture given by Kenneth Miller at Case Western Reserve University about intelligent design. ppt file is available at http://www.brown.edu/Courses/BI0020_Miller/talks/cwru.ppt
Evolutionary epistemology versus faith and justified true belief: Does scien...William Hall
This presentation explores the basis for scientific rationality by testing our claims about the world against nature as described by Karl Popper's evolutionary epistemology versus accepting claims based on justified true belief. The presentation is particularly concerned to show the philosophical problems with religious fundamentalism.
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A philosophical argumentative essay involves a reasoned defense of some claim by scholars, individual or a group of people. It must, therefore, offer an argument and it can't consist of the mere report of your opinions, nor in the mere report of the opinions of the scholars and philosophers, and instead defend the claims you make and offer valid reasons to believe them. The question of whether God exists or not is a major concern to most people worldwide. It is agreed on by different communities on a different basis, and therefore every prevailing mind of humankind will choose opinions based on their culture and origin.
In the ancient times, most people believed in the existence of many gods, of course apart from the Jews who believed in the existence of only one God. Obeying the first commandment was a bit difficult because the Jews had believed that Baal, Moloch, and Dagon were real gods but otherwise wicked since they collaborated with their enemies, therefore, the transition in the belief that these gods were wicked to the fact that they dint exist was impossible and very difficult to believe. Monotheism, which at the beginning of Antiochan persecution had been creed one part of the small nation, was adopted by Christianity and later Islam. It did not, however, succeed from the Hinduism part because they had very many gods; Buddhism had none since they were relatively primitive, the Hinduism had many gods instead (MacIntyre 31).
Christians are now faced with the problem of atheism, and the worst part being they aren't certain about the whole idea and no one can provide a conclusive argument on the side of theism. I think it's high time we abandoned this political and geographical nature of categorizing religion of people, which has occasionally been rejected by educated people ever since the time of the ancient Greeks. They were not contented by the religious beliefs of their neighbors but however focused more to consider what the reason and philosophy had to say about that particular issue.
I will not attempt to set forth in the argument about the existence of God. However, I still believe I one theory, which however still holds water, even amongst the many philosophers, is the existence of the first ever cause, from which the entire whole series starts. Some Hindu think suffers the defects of an argument, because he once said that the universe rests upon an elephant when asked what the elephant rested upon, he said it rested upon a tortoise; the argument, however, continued, because scholars now wanted to know what the tortoise rested upon (Beiser 65). On questioning, his words were then quoted, ‘I am tired of this, suppose we change the topic.' This clearly shows his uncertainty and illustrates the unsatisfactory character of the First-Cause argument (Beiser 101).
Basing on some modern treatises on physics, which show that some physical processes traced back in tim ...
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
A375 Example Taste the taste of the Lord, the taste of the Lord The taste of...franktsao4
It seems that current missionary work requires spending a lot of money, preparing a lot of materials, and traveling to far away places, so that it feels like missionary work. But what was the result they brought back? It's just a lot of photos of activities, fun eating, drinking and some playing games. And then we have to do the same thing next year, never ending. The church once mentioned that a certain missionary would go to the field where she used to work before the end of his life. It seemed that if she had not gone, no one would be willing to go. The reason why these missionary work is so difficult is that no one obeys God’s words, and the Bible is not the main content during missionary work, because in the eyes of those who do not obey God’s words, the Bible is just words and cannot be connected with life, so Reading out God's words is boring because it doesn't have any life experience, so it cannot be connected with human life. I will give a few examples in the hope that this situation can be changed. A375
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2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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The texts are in English and Chinese.
1. FROM DUST TOFROM DUST TO
DUSTDUST
Discourse on Science & Theology
a ministry of the
ACADEMY FOR CHRISTIAN THOUGHT
2. We are all born to die, no one escapes the biological
expiration of our existence.
So what does it mean when we use the phrase, from
dust to dust?
It means we return to the source of our composition –
biochemical components physically constructed
to harness the power of self-conscious thought.
4. 1. Thesis
Knowledge of science & theology
in their proper contexts enrich our
understanding, make theology
clearer & science more meaningful.
5. Crisis of Faith in the 19th Century
• Disenchantment with Christianity: Moral
repugnance of eternal damnation.
• Naturalism in the new Historical Sciences
• Unbelief in Miracles
• Darwinism: Are we Rising Beasts or Fallen
Angels?
6. 2. Fallacies
1. The Bible makes no mention of science
(Moses in Acts 7:22)
2. Science was divorced from religion in the
17th century (No fusion. Rather,
subordination to differentiation)
7. 3. Facts
1. The scientific method can neither prove
nor disprove the existence of God.
2. The Bible cannot be used to make
scientific judgments.
9. 4. Bad Science & Bad Theology (a)
Science offers the most reasonable account of
observed phenomena
(chronic or temporal truth).
Theology explains truths of reality that we are
given before we can understand
(kairic or eschatological truth).
10. 4. Bad Science & Bad Theology (b)
When the implications of science
exceed their explanatory boundaries
(e. g. when biological evolutionary
theories claim that God is
unnecessary), it is a bad use of
science or a use of bad science.
11. 4. Bad Science & Bad Theology (c)
When biblical exegesis of Genesis is used to
claim that Adam and Eve is inconsistent
with the existence of hominids (and the
thousands of fossils found), it is bad
theology making scientific claims.
12. 4. Bad Science & Bad Theology (d)
Scientific conclusions may lead to
implications which neither support nor
diminish theological claims.
Theological reflection may lead to
implications which neither support nor
undermine scientific views.
13. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (a)
Philosophy has no content but asks
probing questions of any discipline to
determine its coherence and
consistency. It keeps them honest!
14. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (b)
The philosophical key: Learn how to
spot the difference between
MEANING and IMPLICATIONS of
both science & theology.
15. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (c)
Scientific investigation is selective and
the chosen methodology is socially
constructed by the peer group that
serves as gatekeeper to the guild
which issues credibility.
16. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (d)
All scientists have to earn passage into
their chosen circle of credits.
Once this is achieved, they have more
freedom to dissent or depart from
existing orthodoxy.
17. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (e)
Reading the Bible with care helps us avoid
unnecessarily importing unsustainable
implications.
That Jesus is both God and resurrected man
is a doctrinal fact. That we will be divine
like Jesus is an implication with neither
warrant nor evidence.
18. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (f)
Biological evolution as change over time
is a scientific fact but that natural
selection is the mechanism is an
implication that is not supported by
scientific investigation.
19. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (g)
Ask if a scientific or theological truth claim is a fact, a theory
or doctrine, an inference, or an implication (FTII).
1. Facts are self-evident
2. Theories and doctrines are testable or falsifiable.
3. Inferences are reasonable guesses about the unknown
based on the known.
4. Implications are possible consequential outcomes which
may or may not be the case.
20. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (h)
FTII tables for Darwinian & Post-Darwinian Evolution
There is no GodImplicationCommon AncestryInferenceNatural SelectionTheoryBiological EvolutionFact God ExistsImplicationCommon AncestryInferenceDivine SelectionTheoryBiological EvolutionFact
21. 5. Philosophy keeps
Science & Theology honest (i)
Post-Darwinian biological evolution need not
necessarily give rise to atheism.
The fact of biological evolution may be explained
by the theory or doctrine of divine selection
by which we infer that there was a common
ancestry which implies that God exists to
effect the fact.
23. 6. Science teaches us about God
Augustine’s ‘Egyptian Gold’
Discovery of Ugaritic
1. The Flat Earth
2. The Ends of the World
3. The Young Earth Conjecture (YEC)
24. 7. The Bible encourages Scientific
Investigation (a)
The Doctrines of Creation & Providence
(Creatio initio, continua & nova) provided
the philosophical foundations for the
scientific method involves the regularity
of the orders of the universe.
25. 7. The Bible encourages
Scientific Investigation (b)
Rene Descartes and the Tricky Devil
The Assumption of Universal Mechanical
Regularity & the Reality of Miracles
26. 7. The Bible encourages Scientific
Investigation (c)
1. Projection Theory of Religion (PTR) Feuerbach’s
explanation for the phenomenon of religion
2. Mathematical Cognitive Convergence (MCC): How can we
know what we know about knowledge?
3. Contingency of Morality (COM): Is God good? (The
Euthyphro Dilemma)
27. 8. Implications
Good science is always curious about extra-
scientific resources to enhance the
investigative enterprise.
Good theology acknowledges that because God
made that exists, any study of creation
leads to knowledge about God.
28. 9. Applications (a)
1. Invite science into Christian thinking: Adam & Eve were
the first ‘scientists’, so we ought to reclaim the methods
of scientific inquiry as the tool of the discovering divine
disclosure that it is.
2. Invite Christian beliefs into scientific investigation:
Christian beliefs provide insights into the purpose of
why things are the way they are, asking the questions
pertaining to justice, mercy, altruism and charity.
30. 10. WHY IS THE RELATIONSHIP
BETWEEN SCIENCE & GOD IMPORTANT?
Our theological posture about
responsibilities as custodians of science
and technology conditions even if it does
not determine, how we use its awesome
powers for good and ill.