The BioLogos blog (Science and the Sacred) has a post with a summary of some of the discussion from the BioLogos workshop last week that sought to look at issues of science, evolution, and theology. A very necessary conversation!
In the history of North American evangelicalism, there has never been a meeting like this. Gathered together at the Harvard Club in New York City were about 55 leading evangelical pastors, theologians, scientists, and other scholars. We were also privileged to have a small number of lay observers, who were especially important in our informal reflections. We spent two days in worship, study, prayer, and fellowship.
The scientists likely all held the position that God has created life in a manner that is consistent with the findings of mainstream science. Many of the others in attendance were not sure what to think, but amazingly–given the schedules of people in leadership positions–they were willing to come from all over the country (and beyond) to spend two days helping us understand the theological and pastoral ramifications of the science which we are so convinced is true. They were so gracious, not just in how they helped to inform us about theology and pastoral care, but especially as they listened to us talk about science. We, the scientists, described the evidence for evolution and attempted to show why it is so important for the Church hear what mainstream biology has to say about creation. They listened, and we were deeply moved by the spirit with which they listened.
Read the entire post here.
“The scientists likely all held the position…”
My dear Karyn! Biff said it best in Back to the Future,
“Knock knock McFly! Is anybody home?”.
ALL the scientists who were invited were CAREFULLY screened in order to get an invite. Biologos does not want am open discussion about the issue of full fledged neo-Dawinian evolution, with arguements from BOTH sides. Ya only got an invite if you were ALREADY a part of the chior. Certainly they want an convey apperance of neutrality to LOOK as if they are open to debate,and/oe discussion- but this is a sham. The meeting was a carefully orchestrated event to sell a particular viewpoint.
Wake up and smell the coffee my dear, wake up and smell the coffee.
“The scientists likely all held the position…”
My dear Karyn! Biff said it best in Back to the Future,
“Knock knock McFly! Is anybody home?”.
Absolutely ALL the scientists who were invited were CAREFULLY screened in order to get an invite. Biologos does not want am open discussion about the issue of full fledged neo-Dawinian evolution, with arguements from BOTH sides. Ya only got an invite if you were ALREADY a part of the chior. Certainly they want to convey an apperance of neutrality to LOOK as if they are open to debate,and/or discussion- but this is a sham.
The meeting was a carefully orchestrated PRevent to sell a particular viewpoint.
Wake up and smell the coffee my dear, wake up and smell the coffee.
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