Not Just Science : Questions Where Christian

This book argues that it is possible for our study of the natural world to enhance our understanding of God and for our faith to inform and influence our study and application of science.

Foreword

13

(2)

Introduction

15

(12)

Dorothy F. Chappell

E. David Cook

PART ONE PRESUPPOSITIONS

How Have Christian Faith and Natural Science Interacted in History?

27

(21)

Joseph L. Spradley

What Are the Philosophical Implications of Christianity for the Natural Sciences?

48

(13)

E. David Cook

Robert C. O'Connor

What Are the Theological Implications for Natural Science?

61

(18)

Vincent E. Bacote

Stephen R. Spencer

How Does Society Interact with Science?

79

(18)

Dorothy F. Chappell

E. David Cook

PART TWO SELECTED NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

What Do We Learn about the Creator from Astronomy and Cosmology?

97

(12)

Jennifer J. Wiseman

Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and Biological Sciences

109

(32)

Why Should We Care about the Extinction of Species?

109

(6)

Raymond J. Lewis

What Are the Limits in Bioengineering?

115

(4)

E. David Cook

What Is the Mind-Brain Problem?

119

(5)

William M. Struthers

Is Wellness a Human Body Stewardship Issue?

124

(5)

Peter H. Walters

How Do Scientific Views on Human Origins Relate to the Bible?

129

(12)

Dean E. Arnold

Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and Earth Sciences

141

(33)

What Is God's Purpose for Natural Disasters?

141

(7)

Stephen O. Moshier

Why Should Christians Be Interested in Geology?

148

(10)

Ralph Stearley

Environmental Stewardship: What Are the Roles for Science and Faith?

158

(16)

Randy Van Dragt

James A. Clark

Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith, Mathematical Sciences, and Computer Science

174

(16)

Whose Idea Was Mathematics?

174

(9)

Terence H. Perciante

How Is God's Creativity Manifested in Computer Science?

183

(7)

Thomas J. VanDrunen

Crucial Questions at the Interface of Christian Faith and the Physical Sciences

190

(53)

How Does Christianity Influence How to Think about Physics?

190

(18)

What Are Matter and Energy at the Most Fundamental Level?

190

(18)

Loren Haarsma

How Does Christianity Influence How to Think about Chemistry?

208

(35)

The Creation of Life: Charting When, Where, and How?

209

(14)

Larry L. Funck

How Does Chemistry Impact Human Society?

223

(5)

Peter K. Walhout

Are Pharmaceutical Drugs Good or Bad?

228

(6)

Jennifer L. Busch

Is There Meaning beyond the Biomolecular?

234

(9)

Greta M. Bryson

How Are Technology and Engineering Related to Christianity?

243

(14)

Should Christians Embrace Technology?

243

(4)

Peter K. Walhout

Does Engineering Contribute to a Better Future?

247

(10)

Stewart M. DeSoto

Gayle E. Ermer

Crucial Questions in the Applied Sciences

257

(32)

How Is Science Applied across Cultures?

257

(10)

Paul W. Robinson

Helene Slessarev-Jamir

What Values and Health-Care Priorities Are Expressed in Our Health-Care Delivery System?

267

(12)

June A. Arnold

Just Agriculture?

279

(10)

Robb De Haan

Ron Vos

How Should the Christian's Foundational Beliefs Shape the Work of Scientists?

289

(8)

E. David Cook

Conclusion

297

(4)

Dorothy F. Chappell

E. David Cook

Acknowledgments

301

(2)

Special Thanks

303

(2)

The Authors

305

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Not Just Science : Questions Where Christian Faith and Natural Science Intersect

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