science
Seminaries awarded $1.5 million to include science in coursework
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — October 8, 2014
(RNS) The 10 seminaries represent mainline Protestant, Catholic, evangelical and black church traditions.
Does the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge fund embryonic stem cell research?
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — August 19, 2014
(RNS) The viral fundraiser has raised millions for research, but some say the money is going toward something that's morally problematic.
COMMENTARY: When it comes to personhood, science is a ‘category error’
By Jeffrey Weiss — July 8, 2014
(RNS) Science is all but useless in arguments about personhood. Because almost everyone who takes a position does so on the basis of religious belief.
Nick Sagan on ‘Cosmos,’ Carl, and his “strange childhood”
By Chris Stedman — March 16, 2014
Carl Sagan's son Nick talks with RNS about his father's impact, memories from his "strange" and "surreal" childhood, the new "Cosmos," and what it was like to record a greeting for potential extraterrestrials at six years old.
As Fox-TV re-creates ‘Cosmos’ series, Carl Sagan’s following grows
By Kimberly Winston — March 5, 2014
(RNS) Many atheists, agnostics and humanists credit Carl Sagan and his “Cosmos” TV series with instilling in them skepticism of the supernatural and a sense of wonder about the universe. Both, they say, encouraged their rejection of institutional religion.
Science group, evangelicals push new collaboration
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — February 17, 2014
(RNS) Science and religion already co-exist -- but it's a cold peace, say experts. A new dialogue campaign, based on new research, is underway to establish routes for collaboration.
Excerpts from the Ham on Nye showdown
By Kimberly Winston — February 5, 2014
(RNS) The two-and-a-half-hour debate Tuesday (Feb. 4) between Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis and Bill Nye the Science Guy was a much-hyped showdown between the creationism and evolution camps. Here are some morsels.
On Bill Nye, Ken Ham, and talking to those we disagree with
By Chris Stedman — February 5, 2014
When I first heard that Bill Nye and Ken Ham would be debating evolution and creationism at the Creation Museum, I thought it was a big mistake. But as the Nye-Ham debate set the Internet ablaze, I couldn’t help but think of one of the only people I know who has actually visited the Creation Museum.
Ham-on-Nye debate pits atheists, creationists
By Kimberly Winston — January 30, 2014
(RNS) Bill Nye may be “The Science Guy,” but Ken Ham is the “Answers in Genesis” man, and a debate between the two over the origins of life has nonbelievers and Christians wringing their hands.
Atheists battling supernatural villains: Q&A with Justin Aclin
By Kimberly Winston — December 20, 2013
(RNS) "Writing 'S.H.O.O.T. First' was part of that process of being able to admit that I am a full-on atheist."
Transgender issues are more complicated than some Christians portray
By Jonathan Merritt — August 19, 2013
Some Christians' portrayals of transgender issues seem to leave out critical pieces of the puzzle.
Does megachurch ‘high’ explain their success?
By Chris Lisee — August 20, 2012
(RNS) A new study suggests that megachurch services produce a spiritual and biological “high” that keeps congregants coming back for more. By Chris Lisee.
Religious roots of trees branch into many faiths
By Lisa Schencker — July 27, 2012
SALT LAKE CITY (RNS) Whether believers realize it or not, the trees near their houses of worship have religious roots. By Lisa Schencker.
St. Paul Saints baseball team to become ‘Mr. Paul Aints’ on atheist night
By Kimberly Winston — July 17, 2012
(RNS) The St. Paul Saints, a Minnesota minor league baseball team, will become the "Mr. Paul Aints" in a game sponsored by a local atheist group. By Kimberly Winston.
“God particle” discovery ignites debate over science and religion
By Chris Lisee — July 11, 2012
(RNS) Physicists' recent discovery of the 'God particle' marked a new chapter in scientific knowledge. It also reignited debate over the universe's origins -- and the validity of religious faith as scientific knowledge expands. By Chris Lisee.
