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Discussions happening related to faith and science
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Evolution
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This latest
attempt to garner 10,000 signatures of Christian clergy
supports the idea that it is possible to believe in
evolution while being a good Christian. The letter
began circulating in Wisconsin (where it gained 192
signatures in a very short period) in response to an attack
on evolution in the small town of Grantsburg. Many are
attempting to play off science against religion and
scientists against religious leaders in their efforts to
stop the teaching of evolution. The letter's authors believe
that thousands of signatures will help convince the general
public and the news media that religion and science are not
adversaries.
What do you think? Join this discussion. |
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Restrictions on Stem Cell Research
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According to the
National Institutes of Health, "Stem cells show potential
for many different areas of health and medical research, and
studying them can help us understand how they transform into
the dazzling array of specialized cells that make us what we
are. Some of the most serious medical conditions, such as
cancer and birth defects, are caused by problems that occur
somewhere in this process. A better understanding of normal
cell development will allow us to understand and perhaps
correct the errors that cause these medical conditions."
However, many ethical considerations still remain
surrounding research on stem cells. These questions
range from research practices to sheer principle. They
encompass both Christian ethics and strictly secular
arguments.
The Bush Administration has taken steps to restrict
research on stem cells in the United States. However,
many feel that this has created a "brain drain" of
intelligent scientists leaving the United States to continue
this research elsewhere.
Where do you stand? Join this discussion. |
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Life
on Mars
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Could there be
life on Mars?! NASA's Web site flags an article published
in August 2004 in Science magazine. The
article, written by a group of scientists led by David McKay
of NASA's Johnson Space Center announces the discovery of
evidence for primitive bacterial life on Mars.
While scientists are still a long way from confirming
this new finding, the possibility of life on Mars opens up a
host of theological questions regarding creation.
What might some of those questions be? What
implications might discovery of life on Mars hold for our
Christian beliefs? Join the discussion. |
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