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| Georgetown Professor Looks at the Conflict Between Evolution and Theology |
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| For immediate release: | Released
by: Diane Hailey |
| October 19, 2002 | (540) 365-4300/ dhailey@ferrum.edu |
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Are evolution and Christianity in conflict? Can one believe evolution as scientific
fact and still believe in God? John
Haught, professor of theology at Georgetown University, will raise these
questions at Ferrum College on Wednesday, October 30, at 7:30 pm in Garber Hall
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Haught's lecture, "Evolution and the Question of God," will delve into the struggle between science and religion, a contentious topic for many educators, parents, and church leaders. The public is invited to attend the lecture. Haught contends that Darwin challenges religious trust in a providential God who purposefully creates, influences and eternally cares for the world.Haught will also address these theological questions: In what sense, after Darwin, might humankind still trust in divine providence, if at all? Is it perhaps possible that evolutionary portraits of life may open up fresh ways of thinking about God and cosmic purpose? After Darwin, does a plausible understanding of God that is both consistent with traditional Judeo/Christian belief and adequate to the reality of evolution exist? |
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A question and answer session will immediately follow the presentation. Ferrum College is a four-year, private, co-educational, liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Ferrum offers a choice of nationally recognized bachelor’s degree programs at a cost well below the national average for private colleges. To learn more about the College, call 1-800-868-9797 or visit www.ferrum.edu.# # # |
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