Navigating Science & Religion
Having had a conservative Christian upbringing, I know first-hand the struggle that learning about and eventually accepting certain aspects of science can be (I’m looking at you, evolution). It is a deeply personal battle, one that seemingly confronts everything you may believe about what it means to be human. Here is some of the work I’ve done to help others navigate this conflict, and maybe they can help you, too.
“Evolution: What It Is and Why You Don’t Have to Be Afraid of It” (Seminar)
When I was working at Arkansas State University, many of my students came to me asking for help navigating evolution and religion. I created a seminar to help them, and you can watch it through the links below.
Clips
What is Evolution?
Why the argument, “But Evolution is Just a Theory!” is invalid
Why dismissing Evolution because “We weren’t there!” doesn’t work
Why you can’t logically reject macroevolution while accepting microevolution
Why we do have real transitional fossils, and why they don’t look like “croc-a-ducks”
Why there are still apes!
The Creation-Evolution Continuum
The Origin of the Big Bang (And no, it’s not just some atheist’s idea)
What’s Wrong with Intelligent Design
The Great Flood and the Fossil Record
Evolution and Religion: Answering two different questions
God is the Ultimate Scientist
“Faith Forward” (Radio Program)
My seminar led to my co-hosting a local radio program with Scot Loyd, a professor and local pastor. It was not only great fun but also very rewarding. You can check out some our episodes here.
Faith Forward – The Value of Education
Faith Forward – Truth About Vaccinations
Faith Forward – The Science of Attraction and Sexuality (Part 1)
Faith Forward – The Science of Attraction and Sexuality (Part 2)
Faith Forward – The Science of Attraction and Sexuality (Part 3)
Faith Forward – White Privilege in America
Faith Forward – Historical Adam
Faith Forward – NBC News Poll: Our reactions to the poll on science acceptance.
Faith Forward – Logical Fallacies – Part 1
Faith Forward – Logical Fallacies – Part 2
Faith Forward – Evolution objections answered?
Faith Forward – Creation/evolution and use of Biblical language
Faith Forward – Darwin Day
“Believing Science” (Blog)
I used to write actively about ways of helping people of faith (especially Mormons) navigate science. I am no longer Mormon, but I still believe that this work is important.