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Does Evolutionary Psychology Explain Why We Believe in God? Part 1

Does Evolutionary Psychology Explain Why We Believe in God? Part 1

When we look across times and cultures and find very similar beliefs concerning the nature of physical, biological, and psychological reality, those similarities cry out for some explanation. Since these different individuals have a very diverse range of experience, something other than common experience alone just might account for the similarities of belief. In some cases we can fairly conclude that there is a common nature – some fundamental similarity in how human cognition works – that underlies broadly shared beliefs.
May 21, 2013 
Michael Murray, Schloss, Jeff 
Brain, Mind & Soul
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Hydrology of the Bow River

Hydrology of the Bow River

There’s a word beneath the water, and the Bow River belongs to God. Have you been listening?
Mar 04, 2013 
John Van Sloten 
Pastoral Voices, Sermons
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A Scientific Commentary on Genesis 7:11

A Scientific Commentary on Genesis 7:11

Although committed to the principle of sola Scriptura, Calvin recognized that the Bible would have been written in terms its original recipients would have understood. Calvin inherited the medieval cosmology of his time, a way of viewing the world heavily influenced by Greek thought and one which was about to receive shocks from astronomers such as Copernicus and Galileo. But not just yet.
Feb 05, 2013 
Rolf Bouma 
Christianity & Science - Then and Now, Biblical Authority, Adam, the Fall, and Sin, Age of the Earth, The Flood, Genesis
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Off with Their Heads

Off with Their Heads

The Queen had only one way of settling all difficulties, great or small. “Off with his head!” she said, without even looking round
Dec 17, 2012 
Kerry L. Bender 
Pastoral Voices
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Scientists Tell Their Stories: George Murphy

Scientists Tell Their Stories: George Murphy

During his seminary education, Dr. Murphy also gained a deeper understanding of Luther’s theology of the cross, and he realized that it’s really the best way to approach the science and theology dialogue.
Dec 02, 2012 
George Murphy 
Pastoral Voices
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<strong>Series:</strong> It's an Old World After All

Series: It's an Old World After All

In our sixth BioLogos videocast, we take a look at the age of the Earth. We explain four methods scientists have used to determine that age: tree ring, lake varve, radiometric, and seafloor spread dating, and also offer some theological insight on how an old earth can fit with the first chapters of Genesis.
Nov 06, 2012 
Joy Walters 
Earth, Universe & Time, Age of the Earth
<strong>Series:</strong> Shaping the Human Soul

Series: Shaping the Human Soul

In Washington DC, Church of the Advent teamed up with The Trinity Forum to offer a series of lectures exploring the synergy between modern science and Christian Faith. This presentation by psychiatrist Curt Thompson and philosopher James K.A. Smith addressed the process of Christian discipleship and spiritual formation through the lens of neuroscience.
Oct 04, 2012 
Curt Thompson, James K.A. Smith 
Brain, Mind & Soul
A Pastor's Approach to Science

A Pastor's Approach to Science

Since the sermon is the main component used to build the congregation’s collective approach to understanding how the church relates to the world, I want to take a few moments to lay out what has worked in my preaching and what has not when it comes to science, and more specifically, the subject of evolution.
Aug 30, 2012 
Joel Hunter 
Pastoral Voices
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Dispatches From the Physicalist Frontier, Part 1

Dispatches From the Physicalist Frontier, Part 1

I’m a physicalist when it comes to human persons. I believe, in other words, that we are wholly physical objects. I don’t believe there are non-physical souls in the natural world. So I don’t believe that we are or have such non-physical souls as parts. I believe we are through-and-through physical.
Aug 20, 2012 
Kevin J. Corcoran 
Brain, Mind & Soul
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Rediscovering Human Beings, Part 1

Rediscovering Human Beings, Part 1

That we are animals is something we hardly needed Darwin to tell us. It is obvious from the fact that, like other animals, we have stomachs and skin, eyeballs and ears, limbs and teeth, muscles, brains, and other organs. Yet it doesn’t follow that we are mere animals.
Aug 18, 2012 
Edward Feser 
Brain, Mind & Soul
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Body and Soul, Mind and Brain: Pressing Questions

Body and Soul, Mind and Brain: Pressing Questions

“Bit by experimental bit,” writes philosopher P. Churchland, “neuroscience is morphing our conception of what we are.” For many, this includes dispensing with the “soul” in favor of biologically anchored processes.
Aug 16, 2012 
Joel Green 
Brain, Mind & Soul
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How Do We Know the Earth is Old? (Infographic)

How Do We Know the Earth is Old? (Infographic)

The BioLogos Forum is pleased to present this infographic about the tools scientists use to determine the age of the Earth. The graphic, titled "How Do We Know the Earth is Old?", uses data compiled and summarized by geology professor Dr. Gregg Davidson.
Jul 15, 2012 
 
Earth, Universe & Time, Age of the Earth
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The Questions Update: The Age of the Earth

The Questions Update: The Age of the Earth

We've recently been looking at the evidence for an old earth and the long history and vibrancy of this view among evangelical Christians. Today’s post features a preview of the updated Question, “How are the ages of the Earth and universe calculated?" revised by Senior Web Consultant and Writer Deborah Haarsma.
Jul 14, 2012 
 
Earth, Universe & Time, Age of the Earth
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Southern Baptist Voices: A Response to John Hammett, Part 1

Southern Baptist Voices: A Response to John Hammett, Part 1

The Scriptures teach that we human beings have been created in God’s image. What does that mean? I am in substantial agreement with Dr. Hammett on this question.
Jun 22, 2012 
Tim O'Connor 
Brain, Mind & Soul
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<strong>Series:</strong> Creation, Evolution, and Christian Laypeople

Series: Creation, Evolution, and Christian Laypeople

The six-part series by Dr. Keller considers three main clusters of questions lay people raise with their pastors when introduced to the teaching that biological evolution and biblical orthodoxy can be compatible. As a pastor and evangelist, Keller takes these concerns seriously and offers suggestions for addressing them without requiring believers to adopt a particular view or accept a definitive answer.
Mar 30, 2012 
Tim Keller 
Pastoral Voices, Genesis
Mystery and Faith

Mystery and Faith

In today’s video, Michael Ramsden discusses the importance and meaning of mystery in the Bible.
Jan 25, 2012 
Michael Ramsden 
Pastoral Voices
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<strong>Series:</strong> He Who Has Ears

Series: He Who Has Ears

Scholar and musician Jeff Warren addresses the questions of how music is meaningful, and where that meaning resides, by looking at the popular ideas that musical meaning is entirely subjective to the listener and that the meaning of music can be universal. He also explores the recent trend of attempting to explain music via neuroscience. Finally, he looks into the reasons why music continues to play such a critical role in the worshiping life of the Church.
Jan 22, 2012 
Jeff R. Warren 
Brain, Mind & Soul, Neuroscience & Psychology
Saturday Sermon: The Failure of Religion

Saturday Sermon: The Failure of Religion

In the last verses of Romans 2, the Apostle Paul relates the “failure of religion because of the terrible beauty of the Law” to the need for a regenerate heart.
Nov 19, 2011 
Tim Keller 
Pastoral Voices, Sermons
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"Centered": The Language of Science and Faith

In a recent interview with the Sirius XM radio show Centered, Karl Giberson sat down with host Don Belanus to discuss the book The Language of Science and Faith.
Nov 18, 2011 
Karl Giberson 
Christianity & Science - Then and Now, BioLogos, Age of the Earth
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Confidence and Slippery Slopes

Confidence and Slippery Slopes

In today’s video, Pastor Brian McClaren notes that the metaphor "slippery slopes" is problematic, because we often assume that we are on the top of the slope to begin with, when in fact changing our views may help us ascend the slope, or to reach a new peak of understanding on the other side.
Oct 24, 2011 
Brian McLaren 
Pastoral Voices
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