By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 People occasionally express doubts about the findings of science. Let’s examine why this is true. Some scientists are metaphysical naturalists. They neither believe in the supernatural…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 “Let science be science, and let religion be religion.” How often have we heard similar statements? One example of this firmly established naturalistic worldview in our…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 Last night’s live debate from the UAB campus between Richard Dawkins, well-known atheist and author of The God Delusion, and Dr. John Lennox, Christian apologist and…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 Some people think naturalism has scientific implications only. In future posts we will examine its broad impact on our entire culture. But for now, let’s look…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 Society’s confidence in science (see Oct. 9 post) has helped birth the philosophy of naturalism: Nature is “all there is.” This philosophy guides scientists known as…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 The science/religion interface sometimes gives Christians joy as a faith strengthener. In other cases it is a cause for sorrow and suspicion because science seems opposed…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 People of faith familiar with the discoveries and achievements of science enthusiastically affirm the value of science in affirming the existence of a loving, powerful God.…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 Most people do not know that Christianity played a major role in the development of modern science and in establishing respect for the “scientific method” which…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 When I retired from the profession of science education, one of my most respected colleagues presented me with a book entitled “The Sense of Wonder.” It…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 Atheist authors Richard Dawkins and Christopher Hitchens are currently having their time in the sun. Their books and live broadcast debates with Christians are very popular.…
