Editor's note: Yesterday, Katelin reviewed Minds, Brains, Souls and Gods: A Conversation on Faith, Psychology and Neuroscience. Today she shares a few reflections stimulated by Minds, Brains, Souls and God: Science and Faith A God That is Bigger Than Our Own Understanding Our Dual Mission Field. As always, please do not hesitate to share your questions, insights, and musings with us. To God be the glory! ~ Thomas B. Grosh IV Science and Faith Too often scholars of faith find themselves caught … [Read more...] about Science and Faith: Navigating the Unwarranted Divide
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Asking Jeeves
There is a pressing need for healthy dialogue regarding the psychology, and biology, of faith. Do humans have free will? What are the respective roles of the mind, the soul, and the brain? Are reports of supernatural experiences evidence for or against the existence of Heaven? Are we pre-conditioned to seek out a divine being? These are not questions from which Christians should not shy away. In fact, I'm convinced that by leaning into the discussion, our faith will be deepened and enriched. Dr. Malcolm Jeeves's … [Read more...] about Asking Jeeves
Can Science ‘Explain Away’ Religion?
In Chapter 18 of Minds, Brains, Souls and Gods: A Conversation on Faith, Psychology and Neuroscience (InterVarsity Press, 2013), Malcolm Jeeves[1] discusses the question “Can Science ‘Explain Away' Religion?” with his fictional psychology student "mentee". Have you wrestled with this question? How have you addressed it? Do you concur with what Jeeves offers? Can Science “Explain Away” Religion? Malcolm, Your emails have pointed out that the same evidence is often interpreted in very different ways. For example, … [Read more...] about Can Science ‘Explain Away’ Religion?
Science in Review — January 2013
After a holiday hiatus, I am resuming my "director's cut" look at one of my weekly Facebook posts. Look for this feature on the last Wednesday of the month. The most discussed topic of the past month was mandatory flu vaccines for healthcare workers. In the midst of a more-severe-than-usual flu season, there have been several stories about nurses losing their jobs for declining the vaccine. We discussed an incident in Indiana reported here and here, and a case from Missouri covered here. In both instances, the … [Read more...] about Science in Review — January 2013