Passion Week seems like an appropriate time to come back to more theological topics. Within the science and theology conversation, I periodically come across variations on this question: "How do you choose when to accept a miraculous explanation and when to seek a scientific explanation?" There is a sentiment that science is pushing aside certain traditional miracles, notably creation but potentially others like the parting of the Red Sea. The miracle of greatest concern is Jesus' resurrection; if I were to reject the … [Read more...] about Science Corner: Does Science Rule out Resurrections?
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Science In Review — Christmas Craft
At a neighborhood Christmas party, I had a lively and stimulating conversation about some of the technical elements of filmmaking--editing, cinematography, action choreography, and the like. Neither my neighbor nor I work in the field, and we don't have serious aspirations of movie careers. We just find that our appreciation of the movies we enjoy is enhanced by understanding the processes involved. … [Read more...] about Science In Review — Christmas Craft
Science Corner: At the Turn of the Tide
'Tis the season to throw the word "miracle" around. There are many notions of what constitutes a miracle, and to be honest I'm not entirely certain I have a good working definition. God's power is certainly involved, but if God is the author of the universe, when is his power not on display in the workings of the world? Given that perspective, I am not overly troubled when I read treatments of miraculous events such as this analysis offering a possible mechanistic explanation for the crossing of the Red Sea. Obviously … [Read more...] about Science Corner: At the Turn of the Tide