Homo sapiens: perched between giga, nano, and God
What I have to say is provoked by an image, informed by science, and interpreted theologically and philosophically. Let’s begin with the image — which is where I began. The basic image is that of a human being, existing — I like the image of perching, like...
TRUTH, truth, and Truthiness
Truthfulness is a central value in both Jewish and Christians traditions. The Ten Commandments declares, “You shall not bear false witness.” (Exodus 20:16) The Gospel of John proclaims, “… you will know the truth and the truth will make you...
The bodily resurrection of Jesus—say what?!
[Editor’s note: This is a homily preached April 24, 2021 to the Ecumenical Round Table for Faith, Science, and the Church. The Ecumenical Round Table for Faith, Science and the Church is an annual gathering of Christian individuals and denominational groups to share...
Global church needs to support science now more than ever
Whether it is promoting vaccination uptake or thoughtful climate action, the public church is at a unique crossroads as the tragic circumstances that have spilled over into 2021. Not all denominations or even congregations are created equal when it comes to tackling...
Neighbors in God’s Majestic Cosmos
Given the inspiring landing of the Mars Rover Perseverance this past month and its hunt for past life on the red planet, we felt this piece was worth revisiting.
