SCIENCE BLOG

Wondering About Fossil Fuels

By Jim Virkler | June 29, 2019

Published 6-29-2019 Christianity Today in June 2019 published a lengthy article about the fossil fuel resource of petroleum. The magazine cover background was a colorful depiction of an oil slick on…

Fossil Fueled Civilization

By Jim Virkler | June 22, 2019

Published 6-22-2019 Petroleum, natural gas, and coal have been recent additions to the energy needs of civilized Earth residents. In general, these fossil fuels have come to full prominence in…

Ecclesiastes: The Preacher’s Scientific Musings

By Jim Virkler | June 10, 2019

Published 6-10-2019 The Old Testament contains several Books of Wisdom, including the Book of Ecclesiastes. The meaning of Ecclesiastes is sometimes rendered “the Teacher” or “the Preacher.” Eugene Peterson, author…

Recurring Spring Cycles

By Jim Virkler | May 29, 2019

Published 5-29-2019 Consider the many natural cycles embedded in our life experience. We have described many types of cycles in past posts. Optionally, we recommend readers review our 2012 post…

Wonders of Spring

By Jim Virkler | May 17, 2019

Published 5-17-2019 Springtime is the season of renewal and a time to inspire exuberance, but each season has its unique appeal. In Genesis 8:22, the Lord states “For as long…

Climate Change Benefits

By Jim Virkler | May 7, 2019

Published 5-7-2019 Our society is currently besieged by discussions of the worrisome topic of climate change. Earth’s climate has been dynamically changeable over the entire history of the planet. We…

Attitudes toward Science

By Jim Virkler | April 26, 2019

Published 4-26-2019 A recent family discussion revolved around a basic issue occasionally dealt with by your science/faith blogger. Often my verbal exchanges with new friends uncovers the truth that my…

Presidential Message on Earth Day, 2019

By Jim Virkler | April 22, 2019

Published 4-22-2019 April 22 has been established as the date when Earth Day is celebrated around the world. The initial Earth Day occurred in 1970. I personally recall that one…

What Does the Bible Say about Caring for the Environment?

By Jim Virkler | April 18, 2019

Headlines regularly highlight climate change and related issues, arguing for the need to improve human treatment of the environment. Yet others argue climate change is “fake” or that the issue…

Politically and Scientifically Correct

By Jim Virkler | April 17, 2019

Published 4-17-2019 Our unusual post title needs some explanation. The endless pronouncements of politicians of both parties are fraught with (what else?) political opinion. Many modern US and world residents…