Category - science

Stories of Evolution

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:20:58 +0100

Start: 21/10/2008 - 18:00

End: 21/10/2008 - 20:00

Our bodies are made of the same stuff as the planet itself and every species, including humanity, came into being against powerful odds. What does this say to us about creation and our place in it?

God and the Universe

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:11:00 +0100

Start: 14/10/2008 - 18:30

End: 14/10/2008 - 20:00

The ‘Big Bang’ has reopened questions about the creation of the universe.

The battle for truth?

Jordan Tchilingirian — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:05:48 +0100

Start: 07/10/2008 - 18:30

End: 07/10/2008 - 20:00

Does science lead inexorably to atheism?

Theology, science and the problem of ID

Simon Barrow — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:17:10 +0100

This paper briefly sets out the religious, philosophical and political context of both the 2007 government guidelines on science teaching and the recent report and statement of the International Society for Science and Religion (ISSR), explaining why 'intelligent design' (ID), popular among some religious groups, is neither sound science nor good theology. It includes notes, an overview of 2005-7 Ekklesia comments on creationism and ID, and a select bibliography.

Simon Barrow

Creationist film not very intelligently designed

staff writers — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 17:45:37 +0100

Millions of dollars have been spent promoting Ben Stein’s creationist propaganda movie ‘Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed’ to conservative church groups, but that money would have been better spent on fact checkers, say its critics.

Canadian church magazine sponsors Darwin exhibit

Ecumenical News International — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:12:56 +0000

A Canadian church magazine has become the first North American sponsor of a travelling exhibit of the life and work of natural scientist Charles Darwin, which opened at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on 8 March and will come to Britain.

Evolution is no threat to thoughtful religion, say US churches

staff writers — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 00:02:36 +0000

US churches defied the stereotype that American Christianity is a cipher for anti-science creationism last week, as they marked Evolution Weekend with sermons and seminars on how spiritual and scientific exploration go together.

Intelligent Design - the wrong path

Press Office — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:42:05 +0000

The religion and society think-tank Ekklesia has welcomed a report from leading scholars critiquing 'intelligent design' ideas on both theological and scientific grounds.

Leading science and theology scholars reject 'intelligent design'

staff writers — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:40:06 +0000

A group of leading scientifically and theologically qualified scholars has issued a clear rebuttal of the 'intelligent design' ideology that has gained ground among conservative religious believers, especially in the USA, in recent years.

Religion is the greatest threat to scientific progress and rationality that we face today - ReThink debates

Jordan Tchilingirian — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 09:25:41 +0000

Start: 22/04/2008 - 19:00

End: 22/04/2008 - 20:30

For: Professor Daniel Dennett, Director, Center for Cognitive Studies Tufts University.