Following Christ in a Pandemic: A Conversation Led by Philip Yancey
- Featuring Philip Yancey,
- Julia Wattacheril,
- Carol Bremer-Bennett
- and Deborah Haarsma
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, “science” has become a battleground. There’s an increase in polarization and misinformation around COVID-19, even in Christian circles, and it is costing lives.
At BioLogos, we believe science is a gift from God, equipping the church for this pandemic. We hosted a virtual event featuring Christians who are using science to care for others in this challenging year. Leading the conversation was author Philip Yancey, whose best-selling books explore the Christian faith and the healing work of modern medicine.
Yancey was joined by:
- Julia Wattacheril, a Columbia University physician scientist who helped on the front lines of the COVID outbreak in New York City
- Carol Bremer-Bennett, U.S. Director of World Renew, the lead Christian relief agency serving the Navajo and Zuni peoples hard hit by the pandemic
- Deborah Haarsma, president of BioLogos and author of A Christian Statement on Science for Pandemic Times
A special thanks to The Dave and Carol Van Andel Family Foundation for sponsoring this event.
So What Is BioLogos?
Well it all began with a scientist and a book. Francis Collins, the physician and geneticist who led the Human Genome Project, wrote the book, The Language of God. In it he describes his own journey from atheism to Christian faith, and the harmony between Christianity and science.
Today, BioLogos continues to carry out the vision of Collins, showing that you don’t have to choose between modern science and biblical faith.
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