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Language of God

154. Janet Kellogg Ray | Science Denial and Christian Culture

Oct 12, 2023
Janet Kellogg Ray, a Christian science educator and author, discusses the challenges Christians face in accepting scientific evidence. She explores the connection between science denial and climate change, COVID vaccines, and evolution. Janet emphasizes the importance of science literacy and understanding the nature of science to engage in meaningful conversations about faith and science.
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  • Faith and science can coexist by accepting empirical evidence and scientific facts.
  • Engaging in meaningful conversations about faith and science requires understanding science literacy and trusting scientific consensus.

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The Intersection of Faith and Science

Janet Kellogg-Ray, an instructor in the College of Biology at the University of North Texas, discusses how her faith and science coexist. She emphasizes that no scientific discovery can challenge her faith in God, and that she has come to peace with accepting empirical evidence and scientific facts. Kellogg-Ray highlights the need for people of faith to engage with and accept scientific consensus, rather than deny or politicize it. She encourages open dialogue and understanding between the scientific community and religious communities, and advocates for using scientific evidence to inform responses to issues like pandemics and climate change.

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