Science & Religion

In 1812, four men at Cambridge University met for breakfast. What began as an impassioned meal grew into a new scientific revolution, in which these men -- who called themselves “natural philosophers” until they later coined “scientist” -- introduced four major principles into scientific inquiry. Historian and philosopher Laura Snyder tells their intriguing story.

Laura Snyder weaves tales of Victorian-era scientists that have been described as “fit for Masterpiece Theater.”

Huston Smith, Ph.D., author of Forgotten Truth, delineates the common threads that run through spiritual traditions of all cultures. Because the science of acoustics has nothing to say about beauty, he says, does not mean that Brahms isn't beautiful. Similarly, the notions of the soul and spirit persist regardless of their lack of relevance to a modern, materialist world view.

NOTE: This is an excerpt from a 30-minute DVD. http://www.thinkingallowed.com/2hsmith.html

Delving deeper into the relationship between quantum physics and human consciousness, this follow-on to What the Bleep Do We Know!? uses the story of a photographer (Marlee Matlin) in turmoil to frame its thesis -- that biophysics and quantum mechanics confirm long-standing ideas about spiritual self-determination. Animated instruction, dramatic vignettes and talking-head interviews combine for an entertaining examination of the human experience.

A 16-part series that will delight, entertain and instruct!

Andrew Holding: Remember that the first statement from an Anglican clergyman towards The Origin of Species was wholly positive...

Monsignor Tomasz Trafny, the Director of the Vatican's Science and Faith Foundation, which was created last year, thinks that the new pope will continue the progress already made in building ties with the scientific community. He says the Vatican today has a very positive relationship with science.

"There was a time when theologians thought they understood everything, but we learned the lesson from history", he told CNN. Acknowledging that the Galileo era was a dark period for the church, Trafny says that the modern-day Vatican is much more careful not to tread on the toes of science. "If you look at what is going on today you will see that theologians are very careful about what they are thinking or speaking about related to scientific issues."

Kenan Institute for Ethics - Speeches & Panels - Video - Why Religion Matters: The Future of Faith in an Age on Disbelief - 2000-10-26, Huston Smith lecture on "Why Religion Matters: The Future of Faith in an Age on Disbelief." Huston Smith is the Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion and Distinguished Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, Syracuse University.

Here is a collection of writings that bridges the gap between science and religion. Quantum Questions collects the mystical writings of each of the major physicists involved in the discovery of quantum physics and relativity, including Albert Einstein, Werner Heisenberg, and Max Planck. The selections are written in nontechnical language and will be of interest to scientists and nonscientists alike.

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"Recently, I sat down with Physicists Daniel Whiteson and Jonathan Feng to talk about dark matter and how CERN's collider is helpin understand the question: what is it?"

William S. Hatcher, a Baha'i and professor of mathematics, wrote a series of four influential articles, the first appearing in 1969, that offered a forceful set of arguments – based on the Baha’i writings – for the unity of science and religion. He placed a strong emphasize on recognizing and acting on that unity to effectively address world problems.

On Feb 14th Prof. Jürgen Moltmann, one of the most influential European theologians over the past half a century, addressed a packed Cambridge lecture theatre, at the termly Faraday public lecture entitled ‘From Physics to Theology – a Personal Story’. An audience of over 200 in Emmanuel College took advantage of a unique opportunity to hear Prof. Moltmann share insights from his own extraordinary life story, as well as to ask their own questions.