So if you've ever read here before, you may know that I'm a huge fan of both Christianity and science. At UC Berkeley, where you wouldn't normally expect to find folks of reason, but rather folks chained to trees, they created a rather nice website on evolution and religion. Per this article from The Christian Post, the site explained:
"Religion and science (evolution) are very different things. In science (as
in science class), only natural causes are used to explain natural phenomena,
while religion deals with beliefs that are beyond the natural world."
"The misconception that one always has to choose between science and
religion is incorrect. Of course, some religious beliefs explicitly contradict
science (e.g., the belief that the world and all life on it was created in six
literal days); however, most religious groups have no conflict with the theory
of evolution or other scientific findings. In fact, many religious people,
including theologians, feel that a deeper understanding of nature actually
enriches their faith. Moreover, in the scientific community there are thousands
of scientists who are devoutly religious and also accept evolution," the page
states.The page also contains a link to the National Center of Science Education Web page that features statements from religious organizations - including General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA, Roman Catholic Church and United Methodist Church - in support of evolution.
Sadly, this was too radical for fundamentalist fruitcake Jeanne Caldwell, who has sued on the basis of the establishment clause of the First Amendment.
Thanks, Jeanne. You are continuing the perhaps irreparable harm to Christianity that has been the hallmark of fundamentalism.
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