S. Joshua Swamidass

Dr. Swamidass is the founder of Peaceful Science. He is an associate professor at Washington University in Saint Louis where he runs a computational biology group using artificial intelligence to explore science at the intersection of biology, chemistry, and medicine.
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 \[...\]
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 \[...\]
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
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