Conflict Myths: Bishop Ussher and the Date of Creation
There is probably no name more indelibly linked with rigid church fundamentalism than that of Bishop James Ussher (1581-1656), who today is…
Can Science Explain Everything?
Scientific naturalism claims that only science provides reliable answers. This article examines the claim.
Faith and Facts
I don’t like the word ‘faith.’ Not because faith isn’t valuable, but because it’s often deeply misunderstood.…
Fine Tuning the Multiverse Theory
A friend of mine was enjoying a coffee break at an Open University seminar for his philosophy course. Out of the blue, a colleague asked…
Does Astronomy Reveal Joshua’s Long Day?
A popular story gives a salutary warning of the need to check our sources carefully and be careful in the arguments we use.
Richard Dawkins Debates Alister McGrath
A review of the Oxford debate between Richard Dawkins and Alister McGrath.
Christianity, Space and Aliens
The ongoing scientific quest to explore space – 'the final frontier' – is intimately bound up with the search for 'strange new…
What Scientists Believe
A preliminary summary of some recent research on the religious beliefs of scientists.
A Change of Mind for Antony Flew
Professor Antony Flew, 81 years old, is: “a legendary British philosopher and atheist and has been an icon and champion for…