Evolution: Constant Change and Common Threads

Discussion – Reconciling Religion and Science

Experts on religion and philosophy join the lecturers to discuss religion and evolution.

1. Introduction by Grants Program Director Dr. Dennis Liu
2. Opening remarks by Rev. James A. Wiseman
3. Opening remarks by Dr. Michael Ruse
4. Opening remarks by Dr. Sean Carroll
5. Q&A: Is there a historical reason behind America's reluctance to accept evolution?
6. Should people be afraid of evolutionary scientists?
7. Q&A: Is there a fundamental conflict between religion and evolution?
8. Q&A: What is the distinction between creationism and intelligent design?
9. Q&A: Will we witness an evolutionary jump in our lifetime?
10. Q&A: What is the difference between a theory and a law?
11. How scientific theories are reshaped over time
12. Q&A: Is it possible for evolution to be reconciled with Biblical literalism?
13. Q&A: If man was made in God's image, how can that be reconciled with man's evolution?
14. Q&A: Should the Bible be considered alongside other creation myths?
15. Major religious leaders and their comments on evolution
16. Q&A: How does the "survival of the fittest" theory relate to morality?
17. Closing comments

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