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'Creation or Evolution - do we have to choose?' by Denis Alexander - 14th May 2009

200 years after his birth and 150 years after he published 'On the Origin of Species', the ideas of Charles Darwin continue to challenge our views of our origins. What do we mean by Creation and Evolution? What are the common scientific objections to evolution and does the theory stand up to them? Can the concepts of Adam and Eve and the Fall be reconciled with evolutionary theory? Dr Denis Alexander, Director of the Cambridge Faraday Institute, will talk on the subject of his new book 'Creation or Evolution; Do we have to choose?' and will explore this important area of the relationship between science and Christian faith.

'A sceptics guide to atheism - God is not dead' book launch by Peter S. Williams - 10th March 2009

After studying philosophy at Cardiff (BA), Sheffield (MA) and The University of East Anglia (MPhil), Peter worked as a 'Student Assistant' at Holy Trinity Church Leicester for three years, before moving to Southampton to join Damaris, where he is managing editor of The Quest. Peter is author of 3 other books: The Case For God (Monarch, 1999), The Case For Angels (Paternoster, 2002) and I Wish I Could Believe In Meaning: A Response To Nihilism. 

'Science and Faith at War: myths and fables, old and new' lecture by Prof Colin Russell - 18th November 2008

Colin Russell is Emeritus Professor of History of Science at the Open University and Research Scholar in the Department of History and Philosophy of Science at Cambridge University. He writes, lectures and broadcasts widely on the subject of science and religion and his books include 'Michael Faraday: Physics and Faith' OUP, NY, 2000. Professor Russell discusses the apparent conflict between science and faith from a historical perspective and explodes some of the modern myths surrounding the subject.

'God's Undertaker - has science buried God?' lecture by Dr John Lennox - 28th April 2008

Dr John Lennox is Reader in Mathematics at Oxford University and Fellow in Mathematics and the Philosophy of Science at Green College, Oxford. He is particularly interested in the interface of science, philosophy and theology. As well as writing many articles and several books on mathematics and on the science-religion debate, he has also lectured widely, especially in Russia, and has engaged in public debate with Richard Dawkins.  

'Global Warming' lecture by Sir John Houghton FRS - 29th November 2007

Former Director General of the Met Office, Sir John worked on the physical basis of climate change for the IPCC from 1988 until 2002, and was part of the IPCC delegation that went to Oslo to receive the 2007 Peace Prize. A distinguished scientist, he is the author of Global Warming, the Complete Briefing.

'Contraception and the start of life: a debate' - 17th Nov 2007

A debate between Dr Peter May (retired GP and member of the general synod) and Dr Seyi Hotonu (SpR in Genito-Urinary medicine and author of "Contraception: a Pro-Life Guide").

'Cosmology and God' lecture by Sir John Polkinghorne FRS - 9th May 2007

Sir John Polkinghorne FRS was Professor of Mathematical Physics at Cambridge. Ordained in 1981 and awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize for developments in the relationship between Science and Religion in 2002, he has written many books including his latest 'Quantum Physics and Theology: An Unexpected Kinship'.

'Moral Mazes in Bioethics: is there a Christian way through?' - a seminar led by Prof. John Bryant on 11th Jan 2007

As well as being national Chairman of CiS John Bryant is Professor Emeritus of Cell and Molecular Biology at Exeter University, visiting Professor of Molecular Biology at West Virginia State University, immediate Past-President of the Society for Experimental Biology, and joint author with Linda Baggott la Velle and John Searle of the best selling book 'Introduction to Bioethics'. Professor Bryant described some of the major ethical issues in bioethics and led a discussion on how a Christian should decide their response to them.

Copies of Prof Bryant's other book 'Life in our Hands: A Christian Perspective on Genetics and Cloning' can be obtained at a reduced price of £8.50 incl P&P by sending a cheque (payable to 'Professor John Bryant') to him at School of Biosciences, University of Exeter, Exeter, EX4 4PS

'Dawkins' God: Genes, Memes and the Meaning of Life' - a lecture given by Prof. Alister McGrath on 9th Nov 2006

Professor McGrath presented a critique of the arguments used by Richard Dawkins in his book 'The God Delusion' and elsewhere, when he speaks about his atheism and his dislike of religion. With courtesy and humour he 'challenges Dawkins on the very ground he holds most sacred - rational argument - and disarms the master' (Francis Collins, Director of the Human Genome Project, speaking about Dawkins' God, one of McGrath's books)

Discussion on Intelligent Design: held on 13th July 2006

Two Christians taking opposite views debated and answered questions from the floor, in an atmosphere of honest enquiry. Please listen to the introduction first: it illustrates the way the event was run so that Christians could disagree but remain friends in Christ.

"Beyond Belief? Science & Religion in the 21st Century" - our inaugural lecture by  Dr. Denis Alexander, 9th May 2006

Dr. Alexander, Director of the Faraday Institute for science and religion, addressed the historical development of the relationship between science and faith, giving a Christian perspective on today's major issues, including evolutionary biology, design and purpose in the universe, and the place of science in society.

 
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