One of the founding myths of the war between religion and science is the religious persecution of Galileo and his argument for a heliocentric astronomy. I call this a “myth” not because there was no conflict but because this story has taken on a life of its own. The truth of what happened with Galileo … Read More “What Happened With Galileo and the Church?” »
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In some circles of the church, one of the most divisive issues is that of creation vs evolution. Should Christians believe that God created the world in six literal days, just six to ten thousand years ago? Or should Christians accept Darwinian evolution, that all life has evolved from a common ancestor and that changes … Read More “Where Darwin Meets the Bible – Review” »
