science and religion

In this episode, the guys answer some of the most asked questions relating to Christianity searched on Google. 

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James Tour, Professor of Chemistry, Materials Science and Nanoengineering at Rice University, joins us to discuss the origins of life and the theory of intelligent design, the hostility towards Christianity in the sciences and higher education, advances in nanotechnology and artificial intelligence and what that means for the future, and how science and Christianity can coexist in harmony without negating one another.

The late, great Christopher Hitchens came to Amsterdam in 2008 touring his book: God is Not Great.  Hitchens excelled at polemics. He considered himself to be politically liberal and yet expressed his full-throated support for the war in Iraq and called Hillary Clinton “an aging and resentful female”.  And then there were the blistering attacks on religion and religious belief. He also details: how religion is a worse than any totalitarian regime, why science and religion are fundamentally incompatible, and why it’s a bad time for secularism in politics. 

Somehow, despite this talk being 13 years old now, his remarks about religion in politics, seem as relevant as ever.

Have you ever looked up at the sky, and wondered how the universe evolved? That sense of wonder, says our Moments of Meaning guest Faraneh Vargha-Khadem, defines our need for transcendence. 

In this episode of the Moments of Meaning podcast, Professor Varga-Khadem, a cognitive neuroscientist and a Baha'i, reveals how the Baha'i teachings led her on a journey of inner discovery that culminated in her fascinating, insightful profession – and her lifelong interest in discovering and studying the spiritual capacities we human beings all possess.

Please listen here as Professor Varga-Khadem explains her moment of meaning and what it has meant for her inner and outer life.

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Moments of Meaning is presented by Sean Hinton, mixed and edited by Jamey Heath, and produced by the team at BahaiTeachings.org.

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A continuation of the discussion and exploration of the conflict and relationship between Science and Theology

The battle between science and religion has been waged for centuries. But must it be so?  Is there no common ground? I believe it is a battle that need not be waged. Surprisingly, there is much more common ground than you might think. Join me for this discussion as we explore the history of this conflict and discover the true nature  and relationship between these two disciplines.

Could a greater understanding of the physical properties of light allow us to better radiate God's light—spiritual light—to those around us? How can our hope and trust in God increase when we more fully appreciate the ability of God's light to reach us? On this week’s episode, we speak with Aaron Franklin, an engineer, chemist, and a professor at Duke University about how an increased grasp of principles of light could open our eyes to the gospel truths associated with spiritual light.  

“How does God working by natural laws make Him any less divine? To me, it doesn’t. If anything, it makes what God has done and continues to do more majestic.” 

Show Notes 

3:12- A Catalytic Study of Light
5:38- Scientific Light and Spiritual Light
12:02- A Joseph Smith Seed
14:17- What the Doctrine and Covenants Adds
17:35- Why Equations?
22:01- Four Principles of Physics of Light
23:58- Encoded Information
28:00- Influence and Radiating Light
32:34- Samuel the Lamanite
38:42- What God Can Do
43:23- Retention of “An Indelible Impression”
48:26- “Jesus Found Him”
53:34- What Does It Mean To Be All In the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

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Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books. He directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and the Center for Open and Relational Theology. A twelve-time Faculty Award-winning professor, Oord teaches at institutions around the globe. Oord is known for his contributions to research on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.

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Against all odds, we find the universe life permitting. Why has the nature of physics and the history of the universe conspired to make life possible? What explains the fine tuning of the universe? If an explanation is necessary (and the human experience seems to suggest that it is), there are three options: Physical necessity, chance, or intelligent design.

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Widespread myth tells us that science and religion are opposed at every corner. But the reality is that physicists and cosmologists are continually uncovering evidence which points to the existence of an intelligent mind as the designer of the universe. The fine tuning of the universe for life against all odds is making the argument from chance harder and harder to rationally justify. As the physicist Freeman Dyson said, “…it’s almost like the universe knew we were coming.”

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Watch as host Rev. Cory Bradford-Watts and Kent Rogers, author of "Seven Days of Spiritual Evolution: The Genesis of Personal Transformation," discuss how the divine and science can coexist, and much more!

The two also review the content of Kent's latest book, which includes his interpretation of the Creation Story in the Book of Genesis as a timeless guide for our spiritual transition from darkness to light. Learn from Cory and Kent as they talk about ways to communicate with the Lord, practice love, and use meditation as a spiritual tool. We hope that as you witness Cory and Kent share their personal spiritual experiences and journey to ministry, you'll be inspired to live in love as well!

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If something is true, you should be able to prove it. Sounds reasonable, but is it correct? James Carleton and the God Forbid panel investigate the nature of knowledge and the philosophy of science.

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"Dropping Science on Religion?: The Myth of Warfare Between Science & Faith" Dr. Clint Ohlers

Recorded live at The Camp House in Chattanooga, TN on May 12, 2015

According to some scientists and theologians, we currently stand at a high-water mark in human history for scientific evidence favoring a Creator of the universe. At the same time there exists a longstanding perception of perpetual warfare between advancing science and embattled religious beliefs. To answer why this is we will step into the history of science. What we find is a vibrant and engaging story of an era of science that was highly supportive of theistic belief, followed by, more recently, an era dominated by a philosophy of science hostile to it. This talk unravels these developments and examines a colorful cast of thinkers who have weighed in on both sides, many of whom, such as Charles Darwin in the 19th century, and Stephen Hawking today, were and are legends in their own time.

About our speaker: Clinton Ohlers received his PhD and MA degrees from the University of Pennsylvania in American History, where he specialized in American and European intellectual history and the history of science. He has held the titles of Benjamin Franklin Fellow and Roy F. and Jeanette P. Nichols Fellow, at Penn, and Leadership History Fellow at Leaders’ Portfolio, Washington D.C.’s CEO Interview Show. Dr. Ohlers is currently completing a book manuscript developed from his dissertation at the University of Pennsylvania. The working title is “Science after Darwin: Theism, Scientific Naturalism, and the Warfare between Science and Religion.” Dr. Ohlers has taught on science and religion as a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania and delivered papers on his research before the History of Science Society, Evangelical Philosophical Society, and the American Society of Church Historians. He has been an invited speaker at conferences nationally and on the radio. He also serves on the boards of the International Human Development Corporation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, and R. C. Cord, Inc.

Are we in the matrix? Physicist James Gates reveals why string theory stretches our imaginations about the nature of reality. Also, how failure makes us more complete, and imagination makes us more knowledgeable.

Krista Tippett interviewed S. James Gates Jr., Toll Professor of Physics and Director of the Center for String and Particle Theory at the University of Maryland in College Park, on January 25, 2012 from the studios of APM in St. Paul, MN. Gates was in the studios of NPR in Washington, D.C. This interview is included in the show “Uncovering the Codes for Reality.” Download the mp3 of the produced show at onbeing.org.