Has Science Rediscovered a Creator?
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SERIES OVERVIEW
Who created God? (and other small questions)
Evolution did according to the textbooks, the media, and government-funded agencies. Evolution created our brains, and we created God in our mind. But what do the hard sciences actually say (the Big Bang theory, modern physics, origin-of-life research, the Darwinian theory of evolution, and mind sciences)?
#1 SCIENCE & FAITH
Whether you’re a believer or a nonbeliever, an examination of the unexpected scientific evidence from the last 50 years will fascinate you; it may even startle you. In this seven-part series, we will present, discuss, and engage in Q&A regarding the evidence from many branches of modern science and compare the findings with classical philosophy and the traditional religious view, “In the beginning, God created…”
#2 BEGINNING OF THE UNIVERSE
The Genesis account of the beginning of the universe was written down in the Hebrew Scriptures some 3,500 years ago. “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Up until recently, however, the scientific consensus was that the universe was not created but was infinitely old.
#3 PRIVILEGED PLANET EARTH
The scientific evidence from the Big Bang model along with astronomical observation tell us that the universe was born 13.8 billion years ago and formed planet Earth 4.5 billion years ago. Also born in that first moment were the natural laws that govern the universe’s birth, death, and operation.
#4 ORIGIN OF LIFE
Those of us engaged by this series are curious by nature. We are educated people and enjoy the quest for knowledge and understanding. We want to know things about our world and discover its truths for ourselves without indoctrination.
#5 ORIGIN OF THE SPECIES
Once life got started, did creatures continually evolve in an increasingly complex manner over time as Darwin described? Or did God intervene in miraculous, creative ways? What does the fossil record show? What does the biochemical evidence tell us about Darwinism?
#6 WHAT IS BEING HUMAN?
Is humankind just an evolved species of animal, or are human beings special creations of God, “made in his image”? What is humanity’s relationship to God? Is life just what we can make out of it, or is there transcendent meaning, purpose and hope?
#7 WHAT OR WHO IS GOD?
In this series, we have been thinking deeply about origins and destiny and comparing the atheistic worldview of Naturalism that currently dominates science, to the theistic worldview that most people have held since the beginning of human history.
Series 2 – OBJECTIONS TO THE GOD HYPOTHESIS
In this six-part conversation, we address head on the most common objections to God and religious belief. Topics include the existence of evil, miracles, heaven, morality, utopia and religion.
WHAT ARE YOUR CONCLUSIONS?
What have you learned from this study? What surprised you? What reinforced what you already believed? Have you changed your mind about anything? What further things would you like to know?
The author draws his personal conclusions, tells his spiritual journey, and challenges you to draw yours.
