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.…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 Biblical faith is based on logic, reason, and evidence. It is not blind. If faith is an evidence-supported belief system, does science support faith? My answer…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 In the beginning….. People are fascinated with beginnings, whether they are beginnings in our lives, beginnings of the human race, or beginnings of our universe. Since…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 The “Big Bang” calls to mind several different viewpoints. Let’s discuss three very different opinions (not the only ones). (1) Naturalistic scientists accept the validity of…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 The “Big Bang” was a derisive term first used by astronomer Fred Hoyle to poke fun at the concept of a super hot, sudden expansion event…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 How do we acquire our scientific and theological beliefs? Do those beliefs depend more upon objective evidence or our own subjective choices? Do our beliefs depend…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2007 Are you looking for a good conversation starter? Try leading off with a discussion of the “second law of thermodynamics! ” The “second law” is a…
