Confronting Christianity with Rebecca McLaughlin Can A Scientist Believe In The Resurrection? With Ian Hutchinson
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Mar 26, 2024 Ian Hutchinson, Professor Emeritus at MIT, dives into the interplay between science and faith. He shares his journey from skepticism to belief in the resurrection of Jesus, addressing the historical evidence that supports this pivotal event. Discussion highlights include the nature of miracles and science, emphasizing that skepticism can coexist with faith. Hutchinson encourages open-mindedness towards divine intervention and explores how the resurrection can offer hope, even to those feeling it's too late to believe.
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Conversion Story
- Ian Hutchinson became a Christian as a Cambridge undergraduate, influenced by friends and Michael Green's lectures.
- He was baptized in King's College Chapel on his 20th birthday.
Science and Faith
- Science focuses on the reproducible, not the existence of God or miracles. Many giants of the scientific revolution were Christians.
Nature of Miracles
- Miracles aren't violations of natural laws, but God upholding the universe differently. It's okay to be skeptical of miracles.
