Yes! But you probably want more details. In that case, I recommend reading Ian Hutchinson’s new book by that title, Can a Scientist Believe in Miracles? He answers that and over 220 other questions, all of which were posed to him during his years speaking to university audiences on science and theology topics through the Veritas Forum. The result is a wide-ranging exploration of issues both specific to the present science-faith conversation and perennially of interest to skeptics and curious seekers, like how a good & loving omnipotent God can be reconciled with suffering. Hutchinson offers his personal answers, rather than attempting to survey the entire history of each topic–many of which could fill multiple volumes all on their own. This provides the opportunity to see an example of how one can assemble a coherent understanding across so many of life’s biggest questions.
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10/6: Veritas UTK Panel at Conference on Rhetoric and Religion
[W]e are today witnessing the return of religion. As the French writer and statesman André Malraux predicted, the twenty-first century would be religious. This is why it is important—and perhaps why it is the duty of us academics and intellectuals—to find new ways of thinking about religion in a world where unthinking and depraved uses of religion can be dangerous. We should not forget, however, that for many linking rhetoric and religion remains new and daring. – Laurent Pernot, “The Rhetoric of Religionâ€
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Veritas Riff in Boston Tuesday July 11 (Highlighting Community)
Our friends at Veritas Forum shared this event, happening next Tuesday in the Boston area. If you’re nearby, check it out! If you’re interested in attending a Veritas Forum but don’t live near Boston, visit the Veritas website for videos and other locations.
11 Speakers. 3 Locations. 1 Night.
Come join the 2016-17 Veritas Forum Riff Scholar cohort as they present pilot content for future talks. We’ll be hosting three events in Cambridge (both Harvard and Kendall Square areas). Enjoy food and refreshments with faithful and gifted academics who will deliver 15 minute talks designed to engage their university audience intellectually and spiritually. Following the presentations, guests will participate in Q&A with the scholars.
For more information, see Eventbrite.
Upcoming Events: Veritas Forums with Josh Swamidass
Urbana 15 seminar speaker Josh Swamidass will present at three Veritas Forum events this spring, and the first is coming up Monday, February 22. Veritas Forums are public events that engage students and faculty in discussions about life’s hardest questions and the modern relevance of Jesus Christ. They include dialogue partners from the host universities sharing how their perspectives are shaped by different worldviews. [Read more…] about Upcoming Events: Veritas Forums with Josh Swamidass
Veritas Event Tuesday (Boston): Riff Speakers Lineup
Want to hear speakers like Andy Crouch, David Skeel, Charmaine Royal and Francis Su next week?
Veritas Forum invites InterVarsity grad students and faculty to sit in on a pilot event for developing new content through Veritas Riff. With speakers from NASA, Christianity Today, and more, the Boston event is a perfect occasion to grow in faith and learning, and to invite friends of any faith or none. See the Veritas announcement below:
Please join us on Tuesday, July 14th at 6pm!
You are cordially invited to participate in an inspiring evening with the 2014-15 Veritas Forum Riff Scholar cohort as they present pilot content for future Veritas Forums. We’ll be hosting three events in Cambridge (both Harvard and Kendall Square areas).
Enjoy refreshments with faithful and gifted academics who will deliver 15 minute talks designed to engage their university audience intellectually and spiritually.
Following the presentations, guests will participate in Q&A with the scholars.
The three events are outlined below. Please join us and register via Eventbrite!
CIC – Venture CafeÂ
You are invited to an exciting, interactive event, as four professors test out talks on faith, truth what makes us human. Featuring Kyle Westway (Harvard Law lecturer and social entrepreneur), Charmaine Royal (Associate Professor of African & African American studies and of Genomics, Duke University), Francis Su (Professor of Mathematics, Harvey Mudd College), Mia Chung (Professor of Interpretive Analysis, Curtis Institute of Music). Each professor will talk for 15 mins, followed by live audience Q&A. Bring your faith and/or your skepticism and ask your hard questions! Refreshments provided.
MIT – Student Center, West LoungeÂ
You are invited to an exciting, interactive event, as four professors test out talks on faith, physics, “junk” DNA and the environment, featuring Joan Centrella (Deputy Director of Astrophysics Science Division, NASA), Jonathan Feng (Professor of Physics and Astronomy, UC-Irvine), Praveen Sethupathy (Assistant professor of Genetics, UNC – Chapel Hill), Dorothy Boorse (Professor of Biology, Gordon College). Each professor will talk for 15 mins, followed by live audience Q&A. Bring your faith and/or your skepticism and ask your hard questions! Refreshments provided.
HDS – Venue TBD
You are invited to an exciting, interactive event, as four professors test out talks on faith, science, justice, and what makes us human. Featuring Hans Halvorson (Professor of Philosophy, Princeton), Rosemary Avery (Professor of Human Ecology, Cornell), Audrey Ellerbee (Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering, Stanford) , David Skeel (Professor of Law, UPenn) – with Andy Crouch (Executive Editor of Christianity Today). Each professor will talk for 15 mins, followed by live audience Q&A. Bring your faith and/or your skepticism and ask your hard questions! Refreshments provided.