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

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

More Than Just Apes S. Joshua Swamidass May 24, 2016 Scientifically speaking, humans appear to be genetically-modified apes. But are we just apes? Or are we more? Follow the conversation with Dr. Ajit Varki. Evolution Science

Evidence and Evolution S. Joshua Swamidass April 19, 2016 This article is directed at religious leaders that hope to engage with mainstream science in a creative and productive way.  What could be a theological response? Evolution Science

Q&A: The Age of Rubio’s Earth S. Joshua Swamidass November 29, 2012 In 2012 I published an article in the Wall Street Journal about Marc Rubio's comments to GQ Magazine about the age of the Earth. You can read it here. I decided to make this page to include a few parts of this article to include a few key parts that had to be cut from the article to meet space requirements and to answer questions from readers as they come up. Confession Evolution Science Theology