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Reviewing Adam and the Genome S. Joshua Swamidass June 10, 2017 I depart from *Adam and the Genome*'s main thesis. Critical information was left out of this book about genealogical science. Adam and Eve Science

Confessing Jesus in Science Joel Okamoto April 30, 2017 When one confesses, one declares a commitment. Confessing is like "stepping forward" or "standing up and being counted." Confession Science

The Overlooked Science of Genealogical Ancestry S. Joshua Swamidass April 27, 2017 The theological questions about evolution arise from genealogies, not genetics. Instead of rethinking Adam, perhaps we should rethink the debate? Adam and Eve Science

Finding A Grounded Faith S. Joshua Swamidass April 26, 2017 Finding a Grounded Faith is a part of a series of excerpts of my story originally published in Finding Confident Faith in Science. Didaskalia 27 (2017): 165-88. It is senseless to follow Jesus because of family, culture, comfort, or even science. No, we are to follow Jesus because he rose from the dead, revealing to all mankind that God exists, \[...\] Confession

Other Ground is Sinking Sand S. Joshua Swamidass April 16, 2017 Other Ground is Sinking Sand is a part of a series of excerpts of my story originally published in Finding Confident Faith in Science. Didaskalia 27 (2017): 165-88. We live in a scientific world, one that looks to science as the only reliable path to public truth. In this world, where do people of faith look for \[...\] Confession

Common Ground: Year 1 S. Joshua Swamidass November 8, 2016 Over the next two years, we aim to find common ground in the origin debates. The Inquiry Into Common Ground is directed by Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass, housed at Washington University, and administered by Saint Louis campus ministries (Intervarsity and Cru). Even though we do not agree with or endorse all positions, we believe dialogue is important, and common ground exists. We are pleased \[...\]

Murphy’s Subtle but Truthful Tree George L. Murphy October 23, 2016 I am very pleased to include this answer from Dr. George Murphy, Ph.D. in Physics and theologian. Answering the riddle of the 100-year old tree, he notes God is not deceitful, but He is subtle: in both nature and the cross. He is a Templeton Prize winner, and one of my theological influences. In particular his work explaining the \[...\] 100 Year-Old Tree Evolution Theology

A Theological History of Science S. Joshua Swamidass September 2, 2016 We are pleased to announce the award of another \$25,000 grant for two years. With this grant, we aim to explore the theological history of science. This grant was also awarded by the STEAM project, which has funding from the John Templeton Foundation. This grant is directed by Joel Okamoto, housed at Concordia Seminary, and it will be moderated by Dr. Erik \[...\] History Science

Why Methodological Naturalism? S. Joshua Swamidass August 11, 2016 Mainstream science seeks our best explanation of the world, without considering God. This limiting clause,without considering God, is the rule of Methodological Naturalism (MN). Currently, science does not search for all sorts of Truth. Rather, science is limited effort to explain the world on its own terms, without invoking God, His action, or intelligent design. \[...\] Dialogue Science

Inquiry Into Common Ground S. Joshua Swamidass August 7, 2016 We are pleased to announce the award of a \$25,000 grant for two years. With this grant, we aim to define common ground in the origin debates. This grant was awarded by the STEAM project, which has funding from the John Templeton Foundation. This grant is directed by Dr. S. Joshua Swamidass, housed at Washington University, and be administered by Saint Louis campus ministries (Intervarsity and \[...\]