In 'The Language of God,' Francis S. Collins advocates for theistic evolution and describes his conversion to Christianity. The book addresses the long-held belief that science and faith are mutually exclusive, arguing instead that they can complement each other. Collins draws on his experiences as a scientist, including his work on the Human Genome Project, and cites influential thinkers like C.S. Lewis and Augustine of Hippo. He discusses the concept of Moral Law, the universal human longing for God, and how science and religion can coexist without conflict. The book also explores the reconciliation of evolutionary theory with Christian beliefs and warns against using God to fill gaps in scientific knowledge[2][4][5].
In this book, Skye Jethani examines the biblical concept of justice as the restoration of right relationships among people and between people and God. He delves into themes of judgment and mercy in Jesus's ministry, explaining Jesus's warnings about God's final judgment of those opposed to his kingdom of justice. The book includes hand-drawn illustrations in each chapter and helps readers understand God's love, wrath, the cross, eternity, and more. It also provides new ways for Christians to bridge the divide between personal salvation and communal justice.
Can you do insider critique with a sense of humor?
You might know Phil Vischer as the creator of the beloved children’s show VeggieTales, or Skye Jethani for his work as a pastor, speaker, and author. Both of them are long-time public Christian voices.
These days, though, they find themselves hosting the Holy Post podcast, doing the hard work of insider critique of a Christian subculture that, in recent years, has boiled over with white nationalism, Trumpism, and many forms of injustice. In this episode, they discuss how they try to do their work with intelligence, care, and humor.
Show Notes
Resources:
The Holy Post
“What If Jesus Was Serious about Justice?” by Skye Jethani
Francis Collins on Stephen Colbert
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Russell Moore and David French: How Should Christians Do Politics?
David French: Conservatism Without Trumpism
Francis Collins: The Road to Wisdom in an Age of Distrust
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