Category Archives: Faith & Science

A Conference for You!

By Chaplain Mike We don’t normally advertise conferences around here, but I came across one recently that made me think, “Now there’s a conference I’d like to sit in on.” It’s called: “Galileo Was Wrong, The Church Was Right—The First Annual Catholic Conference on Geocentrism.” It will be held right here in the great stateContinue reading “A Conference for You!”

Brueggemann on the Genre of Gen 1-11

Here is another thought-provoking quote, giving the reader of Genesis 1-11 something to consider when approaching the text. This comes from Walter Brueggemann’s fine commentary on Genesis in the Interpretation series (Genesis: Interpretation: a Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching). Comment needs to be made on the matter of creation, world-beginnings and attempts to correlateContinue reading “Brueggemann on the Genre of Gen 1-11”

It Don’t Mean a Thing without that Historical Ring?

By Chaplain Mike In addition to issues of interpretation with regard to Genesis 1 and the portrayal of creation it gives, (which have been covered in detail here in previous posts—check the archives), Young Earth Creationists insist that only their literal view of the Adam and Eve story in Genesis 2-3 is consistent with anContinue reading “It Don’t Mean a Thing without that Historical Ring?”

iMonk Classic: Niki Made Her Choice and, Apparently, So Did We

Classic iMonk Post by Michael Spencer Originally posted Oct 4, 2009 A year ago, this Michael Spencer piece really got people talking. FIRST: Read “Evangelicals and Science” at Tim Stafford’s blog. SECOND: Niki is fictionalized, but not much. I am hoping this post will make one point: the Gospel combined with anything- a view ofContinue reading “iMonk Classic: Niki Made Her Choice and, Apparently, So Did We”

Is There Life On Other Planets?

So, scientists say they have discovered a planet that orbits a star in an Earth-like manner. And these scientists think that the newly-discovered planet may have both liquid water and an atmosphere, two things necessary to sustain life. Real estate agents have not put For Sale signs out on this planet just yet, but giveContinue reading “Is There Life On Other Planets?”

Postscript to Creation Week

By Chaplain Mike Here’s a quick note following up on last week’s creation week posts. To my surprise, I found that author and Pastor John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Minneapolis, and the Desiring God ministry, has stated that he has been convinced by John Sailhamer’s understanding of Genesis 1, as expressed in hisContinue reading “Postscript to Creation Week”

A Final Word about Creation Week

By Chaplain Mike Cue applause. Cue wild, hilarious celebration in the streets. Creation week has come to an end. As God himself would say, “Time for a rest!” Before we go, I want to take this opportunity to say “thank you” to all who have read and commented. You have, in some ways, participated inContinue reading “A Final Word about Creation Week”

Surd Evil, Serpents, and the Cosmic Battle

By Chaplain Mike A number of commenters to IM this week have struggled with our interpretation that the story of the fall and its consequences does not indicate a radical change in the nature of creation itself as the result of human sin. If, BEFORE THE FALL—plants and organisms decayed, if carnivorous animals ate otherContinue reading “Surd Evil, Serpents, and the Cosmic Battle”

In the King’s Garden (Gen 2), part two

By Chaplain Mike The LORD God planted a garden toward the east, in Eden; and there He placed the man whom He had formed. Genesis 2:8 (NASB) In the first part of Genesis 2:4-25, we saw: The pre-fall condition of the land The creation of Adam Beginning at verse 8, the author describes: The gardenContinue reading “In the King’s Garden (Gen 2), part two”