1. The Disney-ization of Christianity continues apace. Cornerstone Church in San Antonio, Texas, famous for Pastor John Hagee and his over-the-top dioramic teaching on prophecy and the End Times, is about to treat us with a 28,400 square foot building portraying Noah’s Ark, complete with “true-to-size animatronics animals…to underscore the Bible’s authenticity.” Here’s the promotional poster onContinue reading “Updates on the Creation Wars”
Category Archives: Faith & Science
Pete Enns on Mistakes in the Adam/Evolution Discussion
Note from CM: We have asked Dr. Peter Enns before for permission to rerun his writing, and I’m tempted to do it a lot. Enns has received enormous attention from a wide audience for what he has to say about Biblical interpretation and the faith/science debate. That’s because he is courageous and clear-thinking, and frankly,Continue reading “Pete Enns on Mistakes in the Adam/Evolution Discussion”
D.A. Carson on Genesis 1-2 and Science
One of the teachers I respect most in the Church is Dr. D.A. Carson from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Don was one of my primary NT professors when I was in seminary and he spoke at my installation service when I became pastor of a church in Waukegan, IL. One of my most satisfying momentsContinue reading “D.A. Carson on Genesis 1-2 and Science”
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Misreading the Bible’s “Scientific Accuracy”
While we are on the subject of the Bible today, let’s look at a point of view quite contrary to that of John Polkinghorne, the renowned physicist whose book we are working through (see this morning’s post). Christian Post reports that “Pastor Rick Warren launched his ’40 Days in the Word’ biblical literacy campaign overContinue reading “Misreading the Bible’s “Scientific Accuracy””
Creation Police at Toys-R-Us
Parents, you can be reassured. The creationists are keeping watch. And now a new front has opened on the war against those who don’t take the Bible literally and promote Evil-lution: the toy store. Brian Thomas, science writer for ICR (The Institute for Creation Research) posted a dire warning on January 9 against perhaps theContinue reading “Creation Police at Toys-R-Us”
The Bible, through a Scientist’s Eyes
The Bible, through a Scientist’s Eyes, part one Testing Scripture: A Scientist Explores the Bible by John Polkinghorne • • • Today, we begin walking through a new book by John Polkinghorne on the Bible. I believe this will give us a unique vantage point from which to consider the Scriptures? Why? — because PolkinghorneContinue reading “The Bible, through a Scientist’s Eyes”
Paul Wallace Says, “Intelligent Design Is Dead”
“Because ID is established in scientific ignorance, it cannot last. It is passing even now.” • Paul Wallace • • • In an article on the Huffington Post, Paul Wallace has stated his agreement with those who declare that the Intelligent Design movement is dead. But rather than list and explain the scientific reasons forContinue reading “Paul Wallace Says, “Intelligent Design Is Dead””
Creation Wars Update
Today, your faithful iMonk correspondent reports from the front lines of the “Creation Wars” about recent articles on issues related to science and Biblical interpretation. Duck and cover. • • • 1. October saw Peter Enns move his blog to the Patheos evangelical portal. Enns dived right in and wrote about the ongoing debate onContinue reading “Creation Wars Update”
Five Things Science Cannot Prove (but are necessary for science to work)
iMonk contributor and Liturgical Gangsta Daniel Jepsen stopped by the iMonastery today to share some thoughts on science. I told him his ideas were quite timely as I am hoping to explore this topic more fully this month. Daniel agree to share his thoughts with us all. Read and comment as always, but remember, heContinue reading “Five Things Science Cannot Prove (but are necessary for science to work)”
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