Resource: The BioLogos Forum

I wanted to pass on a great resource that was recommended to me the other day.

Over the last few decades there has been a growing tension between faith and science. From the Christian side, most of this has originated from a reaction to those who claim that science invalidates faith. The most recent public attacks have come from the "New Atheists." Well meaning, but somewhat panicked responses have led to a distrust of science and a distortion of Scripture that actually strengthens the arguments of those who are trying to discredit believers.

Reactions have a tendency to do that. If we don't start with careful study of our own belief then the people we react to are given the driver's seat. Their statements trigger hasty responses that can led us down the wrong path. We always need to know what we are defending before we respond. Ill informed reactions have driven many students who love science away from their faith. The tragedy is that the tension is often based on misinformation that is presented as orthodox Christianity. The BioLogos Forum aims to help set the record straight.

The BioLogos Forum was founded by Francis Collins. He headed up the Human Genome Project and is now the Director of the National Institute of Health. A former atheist turned Christian he has worked to reconcile the perceived tension between faith and science. In his book, The Language of God, he explained to his friends in science why he believed, while explaining to his Christian friends how he could accept both Scripture and evolution.

I highly recommend the book as a starting point, but meatier content was needed. That's the purpose of the website. The site has resources for students, teachers, and pastors that address both scientific and Scriptural concerns.

For your sake and the sake of those you are sharing with, you should visit this site.

www.biologos.org