"There is nothing new about the situation. It has happened again and again in history, as, for example, when the stationary earth suddenly began to move and the universe that had been centered in this planet was centered in the sun around which the planets whirled. Whenever such a situation has arisen, there has been only one way out—the new knowledge and the old faith had to be blended in a new combination. " Harry Emerson Fosdick
Tag: Culture and Society
Irreducible objections
While there have long been Christians arguing for literalism, there have also long been many highly visible Christians, leaders within the Church, who have been arguing against it.
Resources for Atheism discussions
"Can we honor our experiences of life's sacred character without holding jealously to creed and dogma? Can we understand how science too calls us to those experiences?" ~ Adam Frank, NPR blog
Blinding moments of un-conviction
Blinding moments of un-conviction make space for new perspectives, new insights, and even new convictions to enter us. That's a good thing if we can maintain a spirit of humility and mutual respect in the process of unfolding knowledge within ourselves and our fellow humans.
Contoversy, controversy, controversy
On Thursday, July 1st, I head to Minneapolis for ten days of intensive meetings for the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). I am a commissioner, elected by the Presbytery of Chicago along with nine other commissioners to participate in this week of work on behalf of the national church. The PC(USA) website says …