Discovery or Revolution?
Published 5-28-2015 Several times in past posts we have referred to landmark scientific discoveries during the lifetimes of several of our most recent generations. For example, retirement age residents of the present day may be surprised to learn that sub-atomic particles, now commonly part of our current science lexicon—electrons, protons, and neutrons—were discovered and named…
Read MoreUplift or Accident
Published 5-20-2015 Childish dreams sometimes materialize into adult reality. When I was in early primary school I envisioned becoming a teacher after observing my classroom instructor hold forth. The seed was planted in my awareness. My interest in science education did not materialize fully until after my senior college year. Many prior incidents had piqued…
Read MoreSalvation is Created
Published 5-14-2015 Sacred Music is a rich and satisfying expression of man’s exultations from deep in the human soul. Musical creativity is the recognition of something new, different, and worthwhile. We shall later discuss a classic sacred choral work entitled “Salvation is Created” by Russian sacred music composer Pavel G. Chesnokov. Even its title expresses…
Read MoreThe Wrong Question
Published 5-9-2015 Why do some church ministries deal with complex science-related questions in their pulpit ministry only infrequently? They seem to revel in simpler, more comfortable questions involving Christian behavior, theology, and doctrine, leaving complex science issues for the science professionals. One reason may be that pastors feel more comfortable dealing with their acknowledged area…
Read MoreJoseph Smith’s Role as ‘Prophet’ in View of the King Follet Discourse
By: Sandra Tanner; ©2012 Today there are approximately 50,000 LDS missionaries going door to door throughout the world to announce that the true church has been restored by the prophet Joseph Smith. But how are we to determine if Smith’s claims are true? Today there are approximately 50,000 LDS missionaries going door to door throughout…
Read MoreLDS Leaders Still Believe There Will Be Polygamy in Heaven
By: Sandra Tanner; ©2012 Plural marriage was first introduced into Mormonism by Joseph Smith in the 1830’s. LDS Leaders Still Believe there will be Polygamy in Heaven Plural marriage was first introduced into Mormonism by Joseph Smith in the 1830’s (see Topical Index: Jospeh Smith: Polygamy). It is a common misconception to think of the…
Read MoreMatter Facts
By: Jim Virkler; ©2015 Jim Virkler explains how the large hadron collider relates to the Higgs boson. One of today’s science buzzwords is straight from the realm of the arcane. Around the coffee table, the buzz may be introduced with, “Have you heard about…” without the slightest suspicion that any coffee drinkers really know much…
Read MoreBuntings and Bosons
By: Jim Virkler; ©2012 Jim Virkler provides more information on the Higgs boson. Buntings and Bosons? Could any title be more unusual? In the world of particle physics, the Higgs boson is a current news mainstay. Seldom does such pure science news make it to page one headlines. Indeed, the world is abuzz with news…
Read MoreGoals for Church Science
Published 5-4-2015 The Reasons to Believe Monthly Partners Ministry published some “stunning” findings in their February newsletter. As I read it I became aware that our science/faith blog is concerned with many of the same issues expressed in the RTB letter. They quote the president of The Barna Group, an opinion gathering research organization with…
Read MoreQuestions about A.D. Episode 5 – The First Martyr
By: Dillon Burroughs; ©2015 Starting on Easter of 2015, NBC began broadcasting a 12 part epic miniseries entitled A.D. This production will tell the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and the birth of Christianity by following the Gospels and the book of Acts. Dillon Burroughs answers questions each week concerning the…
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