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Are natural laws in conflict with Judeo-Christian theism? Updated 17 April 2023 (c) (2023) Introduction In the past few decades, modern science has uncovered a world that is far vaster and more awe-inspiring than ever imagined before, and has uncovered a set of elegant natural laws that govern the universe, deeply resonating with the Continue reading Are natural laws in conflict with Judeo-Christian theism? [The following is a copy of a book review, written by the present author, which appeared in the Reports of the National Center for Science Education.] The Failures of Mathematical Anti-Evolutionism, Cambridge University Press, 2022, 292 pages. Reviewed by David H. Bailey Although modern science has uncovered a universe that is far vaster and Continue reading The Failures of Mathematical Anti-Evolutionism Are Noah’s ark and flood literal scientific facts? Updated 8 December 2022 (c) 2022 Introduction In Williamstown, Kentucky, a full-scale reproduction of Noah’s ark is now open to the public. Claimed to be the largest all-wood structure in the world, it is 155 m (510 ft) long, 26 m (85 ft) wide, and 16 m Continue reading Are Noah’s ark and flood literal scientific facts? Does modern science repudiate miracles? Updated 8 December 2022 (c) 2022 Introduction One common area of contention in the science-religion arena is the question of miracles. Creationist and intelligent design writers, among others, typically define miracles as contraventions of natural law and thus conclude that modern science is fundamentally at war with Bible-based religion. Kevin Continue reading Does modern science repudiate miracles? Is God a Great Deceiver? The central fallacy of creationist theology Updated 8 December 2022 (c) 2022 Introduction In the past few decades, modern science has uncovered a universe that is far vaster and more awe-inspiring than ever imagined before, together with a set of elegant natural laws that deeply resonate with the idea of Continue reading Is God a Great Deceiver? The central fallacy of creationist theology Is the Bible inerrant? Updated 26 January 2023 (c) 2023 Introduction The Bible is accepted as an inspired chronicle of mankind’s search for existence, meaning and moral guidance by virtually all Christian denominations and also by the Jewish faith, who read the Old Testament. Muslims also read portions of the Old Testament, although these are Continue reading Is the Bible inerrant? What was the ancient biblical cosmology? Updated 8 December 2022 (c) 2022 Introduction Much of the perceived conflict between science and religion centers on how one should view the Bible’s account of creation. The vast majority of scientists and theologians are willing to accept the fact that the Bible was never intended to be read Continue reading What was the ancient biblical cosmology? Can biblical chronology be used to date creation? Updated 8 December 2022 (c) 2022 Introduction The Bible is accepted as an inspired chronicle of mankind’s search for existence, meaning and moral guidance by virtually all Christian denominations and also by the Jewish faith, whose Bible is the Old Testament. Even among those who assert the Continue reading Can biblical chronology be used to date creation? Is the Bible supported by modern archaeology? Updated 8 December 2022 (c) 2022 Introduction The Bible is accepted as an inspired chronicle of mankind’s search for existence, meaning and moral guidance by virtually all Christian denominations and also by the Jewish faith, who read the Old Testament. Muslims also read portions of the Old Testament, Continue reading Is the Bible supported by modern archaeology? What is the multiverse, and what is its significance? Updated 8 December 2022 (c) 2022 Introduction The “multiverse” is a term for the totality of physical reality, extending beyond the observable universe to a larger realm that encompasses other regions. It is curious that the term “multiverse” was not actually invented by modern physicists, astronomers Continue reading What is the multiverse, and what is its significance? |
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