In a recent post on the Cosmos website, Pastor Kelly Bender expressed his misgivings about the “two books” metaphor often used in faith and science discussions. I appreciate Pastor Bender’s comments because I, too, think the limits of this metaphor should be explored. I think some of Pastor Bender’s concerns, however, are somewhat misplaced.
For Pastor Bender, the primary issues are “authority … unity … and equality.” He… Continue reading
Over the course of the last year, I have struggled with the metaphor of the “Two Books.” It is a metaphor that has become quite popular in certain Christian circles to describe the relationship between Scripture and creation — a way of recognizing that we hear the voice of God speaking not only through Scripture but also through His creation. There is much in this metaphor that commends itself to… Continue reading
I am continually amazed as I think about the nature of our world. We live in constant interaction with the molecules of the universe. We perceive things around us as solid objects: the keyboard on which I pound out these words, the desk on which my computer sits, and the dense mass of the mountains I can see out my window. We also perceive things in between the solid objects… Continue reading
Pastor John Van Sloten, a cohort member in 2010, is being featured on a five-part CBC radio interview about the intersection of Faith and Science in North American Culture.
Check it out here
2011 Pastoral Science member John Van Sloten of New Hope Church, Calgary, explores how Epigenetics, and what our gene’s expression reveals to us about the intimate love of God.
Epigenetics and the Love of God from New Hope Church Calgary on Vimeo.… Continue reading
2011 Pastoral Science member Kerry Bender preaches a fantastic sermon about Creation Care from within a robustly Christian framework. You can download the audio here, or read this post on Kerry’s blog where he addresses quesitons received via text during the sermon from his congregation.
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Cardus has posted a fascinating article by David Talcott regarding Alvin Plantinga’s thoughts on where the true “conflict” between Faith and Science really lies.
Check it out here
2011 Cohort Member Rev. Phil Reinders writes a headline article for The Banner, the official magazine of the Christian Reformed Church.
You can read it here
To begin, I’ll note that my first “reading” of The Greatest Show on Earth was of the audio book version. I highly recommend experiencing the book in this way. The book is read by Dawkins himself, as well as his wife Lalla Ward. Throughout the audio book Dawkins and Ward read the book in a conversational and engaging tone that make the science accessible and the experience enjoyable. The audio… Continue reading
John Van Sloten is Pastor of New Hope Church in Calgary, AB, a Pastoral Science alum and a board member for the Center for Pastoral Science board member.
In this article John explores the learning process known as fast-mapping and explores its implications from a spiritual perspective… Continue reading
In this fascinating and brilliant sermon, Pastoral Science alum John Van Sloten, pastor of New Hope Church in Calgary, AB, explores what the nature of the human kidney teaches us about the nature of God.
The Kidney, Homeostasis, and the Holy Spirit from New Hope Church Calgary on Vimeo.… Continue reading
2011 Pastoral Science Cohort Member Richard Dahlstrom preaches on the integration of Faith & Science.
Science & Faith: Collision to Collaboration from BethanyCommunityChurch on Vimeo.
Audio of the sermon is available here.
This sermon was also featured on BioLogos
John Van Sloten is Pastor of New Hope Church in Calgary, AB, a Pastoral Science alum and a board member for the Center for Pastoral Science board member. In this article John explores the ways the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) helps us better understand God. Available from ThinkChristian here
My interest in the integration of science and theology comes out of having inhabited both vocations. Within each, disbelief that this is possible has often been expressed from professed Christians, and many who are not.
‘How do you put those two things together?’ is the skeptical question I am often asked when I say in the occasional golf game that I have worked in both chemistry and the Church… Continue reading
A powerful radio program about life, loss and relationship. Available here from KUOW… Continue reading
In anticipation of an upcoming teaching series I’m doing on Genesis 1, I posted the first in a series of considerations on the relationship of faith and science. You can read the initial post here. A great discussion ensued in the comment section, and there was one significant comment that’s should be pondered in some depth.
Regarding the importance… Continue reading
I was privileged to attend what I affectionately called “Science Camp” this past May, which was actually a gathering of pastors, theologians, and scientists, brought together for the purpose of discussing the intersection and interrelatedness of our various disciplines. It was one of the great weeks of my career as a pastor as fellowship, stunning creation (via Gulf Island beauty), and intellectual stimulation blended together for a life changing experience… Continue reading
On Sunday August 7, Discovery Channel premiered a new series: “Curiosity.” The first episode was a show entitled “Did God Create the Universe?” The episode was narrated by Stephen Hawking and presented his own arguments and scientific explanations. The show is available online here.
Stephen Hawking continues to be a man that both amazes me and frustrates me
New Hope Church, pastored by John Van Sloten who was a member of the 2010 Pastoral Science Cohort, was featured in the Calgary Herald last week in an article addressing the intersection of Faith and Science in N. American churches. Click Here to read the full article… Continue reading
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