The Veritas Forum A Case for Believing in Miracles | John Lennox
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Dec 5, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, John Lennox, an Oxford mathematician and author, delves into the intriguing possibility of miracles, especially during the Christmas season. He explores the relationship between science and faith, arguing that they can coexist and enrich each other. Lennox challenges the notion that scientific reasoning can disprove miracles and emphasizes the significance of historical events like the Incarnation and Resurrection. He also advocates for the importance of personal experience alongside scientific evidence in understanding the supernatural.
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Sparse Church Service
- John Lennox jokes about a sparsely attended church service.
- The bishop asks if people knew he was coming, and the vicar replies, "word seems to have gone around."
Harvard and Cambridge Connection
- Lennox expresses delight at being at Harvard due to its historical connection with his alma mater, Emanuel College, Cambridge.
- John Harvard, Harvard's founder, also attended Emanuel College.
Irish Genetics and Faith
- Raised in a Christian, non-sectarian home in Northern Ireland, Lennox was encouraged to think freely.
- At Cambridge, he was asked if he believed in God, then the person apologized, assuming all Irish people believe in God and fight about it.
