In a Huffington Post piece, Krista Tippett discusses the reconciliation of science and religion of the great scientific minds. Science best explains the nature of light, gravity, and cells while religion examines the meaning of life, fate, and spirituality.
Unfortunately, our national discourse focuses on the false dichotomy. As Tippett points out, "Opinion polls promote hyperbole and false dichotomies. Ask Americans to choose between God and Darwin and they'll opt for God." A recent poll shows that 46% of Americans favor creationism over evolution (51% in the South), while Canada and Great Britain lean towards evolution.
She writes a good article and I have listened to her podcast called Speaking of Faith before. Check it out!
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