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THE QUESTION
Science and Religion
In his "letter to a Southern Baptist pastor," biosociologist E.O. Wilson warns: "An alliance between science and religion, forged in an atomosphere of mutual respect, may be the only way to protect life on earth." Is such an alliance necessary? Possible?
Posted by
Sally Quinn and Jon Meacham on October 24, 2007 6:04 AM
FROM THE PANEL
A Possible and Necessary Alliance
The influence of religion helps to preserve and protect life on Earth by giving science a moral direction and higher purpose.
Posted by Adin Steinsaltz, on October 29, 2007 8:25 AM
Faith in a Fruitful Conversation
Science and religion have singular and collective interest in their definitions and understandings of the world we live in.
Posted by Sulayman Nyang, on October 29, 2007 6:33 AM
A Burning Need: The Religion/Science Imperative
Which biblical symbol of fire will this global warming catastrophe portend? The fire of the end of times, or the fire of inspiration at Pentecost?
Posted by Susan Brooks Thistlethwaite, on October 26, 2007 2:33 PM
Pagans Embrace Science
From a Pagan point of view, there’s no contradiction between religion and science. Our Goddess is immanent in the earth and the cycles of nature, and the more we understand about the earth, the deeper is our sense of awe...
Posted by Starhawk, on October 26, 2007 1:07 PM
Science and Religion: A Question of Humility
We need a more humble science and more humble religion to develop their own potentials to understand the depth and breadth of this radiant Kosmos.
Posted by Irwin Kula, on October 26, 2007 11:38 AM
Science, the (Sometimes Unruly) Child of Biblical Faith
"Inherit the Wind" has thoroughly confused our understanding of the relationship between biblical faith and the emergence of modern science.
Posted by George Weigel, on October 26, 2007 9:47 AM
Truth: The Nexus of Faith and Science
No other partnership can possibly offer humanity and our Planet a chance for survival like the collaborative relationship between faith and science.
Posted by Samuel Rodriguez, on October 26, 2007 8:59 AM
Partners not Antagonists
The strong stance that Pope Benedict and other church leaders are taking on environmental issues is causing environmentalists to see the church as a potential ally.
Posted by Thomas J. Reese, S.J., on October 25, 2007 10:30 AM
"Ants are not bugs!"
Repent, you eco-hell-bound sinners, for devastation is soon (within 40 years) upon us!
Posted by Willis E. Elliott, on October 25, 2007 9:32 AM
Science Educates, Religion Motivates
Science equips us with the knowledge of what is wrong, and how to fix it. Religion, hopefully, gives us even greater motivation to fix it.
Posted by Pamela K. Taylor, on October 25, 2007 8:35 AM
Both Can Sustain and Enhance Life
Science and research should not be influenced by any set of religious beliefs.
Posted by Welton Gaddy, on October 25, 2007 7:42 AM
Cooperate Or Die
If you're willing to stop driving obscene gas-guzzling SUVs, why should I care if you believe that the Bible is literally true?
Posted by Susan Jacoby, on October 24, 2007 9:04 AM
Both Sides Need Help with Facts, Truth
The alliance Wilson calls for is necessary and possible, but its progress will be halting and shallow until both sides experience a deep shift in their thinking.
Posted by Brian D. McLaren, on October 24, 2007 8:15 AM
A Worthwhile Idea
Isaac Newton who not only pioneered great scientific discoveries but wrote Sunday school theology.
Posted by Charles "Chuck" Colson, on October 24, 2007 7:26 AM
Physical Truth and Spiritual Truth Inseparable
In Hinduism, science and religion go hand in hand.
Posted by Rajan Zed, on October 24, 2007 6:14 AM
FEATURED COMMENTS
Henry James:
Give Up the Einstein/Newton Shibboleth!!
Many religious people here cite Einstein and Newton as demonstrating that Science and Religion a...
JoeT: I submit that the faithful and the non can play together very nicely indeed, as long as each accepts that the other's fundamental premise (s...
Rob Adams: As much as we (humans) like to think we know everything we do not. I am generalizing here, but I think scientists are more apt to re-evaluat...
