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History of Science S. Joshua Swamidass August 3, 2016 This article1 inaugurates a long running project on this blog focused on the History of Science. Modern science's history is entwined with the history, theology, and institutions of the Protestant Reformation. In this history, religious communities can find expansive common ground with scientists. This common ground is a place for understanding and could inspire peace. It often \[...\] History Science
Camel Chews Miracle Tree Jon Garvey July 8, 2016 Jon Garvey is an independent researcher in biblical creation doctrine at The Hump of the Camel. The editor of God's Good Earth, he is motivated by Evangelical, Reformed and Classical Theist perspectives. The complete version of his response can be found on his blog. In Dr Swamidass' fable of the 100 year old tree, truth is not \[...\] 100 Year-Old Tree Evolution Theology
A Lutheran’s Artistic Tree Timothy Saleska July 2, 2016 Tim Saleska is a professor at Concordia Seminary in Saint Louis where he teaches exegesis of biblical poetry, specifically the book of Psalms. He is especially interested in how Christians read and meditate on the Psalms and in exploring the history of their interpretation in the Church. I think of God as a poet or an artist. \[...\] 100 Year-Old Tree Evolution Theology
The 100 Year Old Tree S. Joshua Swamidass May 13, 2016 I recently published an article that posed a question to theologians, inspired by what I have seen in science. I am still hoping for a response. I am still curious about the theology. To be clear, this is not a forum for scientific debate, but an invitation to creatively and productively engage mainstream science with theology. Responses \[...\] 100 Year-Old Tree Evolution Theology