Curious Christian

I am not sure if its a case of selective hearing or just bad press but there seems to be a profound lack of awareness amongst non-Christians about the many Christians actually support open scientific enquiry.

Let’s start with Pope Benedict XVI, head of the Catholic Church. He has described the ongoing debate between creationism and evolution in countries like the United States and his native Germany as an “absurdity.” He emphasized that evolution can coexist with faith.

Then there’s Dr. Rowan Williams, the head of the Anglican church. He has expressed concerns that “creationism can end up reducing the doctrine of creation rather than enhancing it.”

And if you’re looking for an evangelical voice, look no further than Billy Graham. He expressed some rather bold ideas, saying, “I don’t think that there’s any conflict at all between science today and the scriptures. I think that we have misinterpreted the Scriptures many times and we’ve tried to make the Scriptures say things they weren’t meant to say, I think that we have made a mistake by thinking the Bible is a scientific book. The Bible is not a book of science. The Bible is a book of Redemption, and of course I accept the Creation story. I believe that God did create the universe. I believe that God created man, and whether it came by an evolutionary process and at a certain point He took this person or being and made him a living soul or not, does not change the fact that God did create man. … whichever way God did it makes no difference as to what man is and man’s relationship to God.” (Billy Graham: Personal Thoughts of a Public Man, 1997. p. 72-74)

It’s almost as if these religious leaders are trying to engage in a thoughtful conversation about faith and science, rather than resorting to outdated debates. Who knew?”