The need to have children is sought after by many couples, but how far is too far? And is it really necessary for every couple, or person for that matter, to have children with a population problem?
We believe God is omnipotent, controlling and all-powerful. If this is true, is it pointless to attempt to grasp and understand his ways through development of the human mind through science?
Does religion support or limit scientific inquiry? Does religion make scientists better in their search for new knowledge, or does it limit their scope and reach?
We have seen how religion has attempted to control society during the course of Western civilization. We have also addressed the governments and court intervening with religion. What role should religion have in American society and who should determine this?
We have examined both beginning and end of life issues and the controversies surrounding them. In that light, knowing when life begins may help us determine when it ends. What is life, and when does it begin?
Evolution and technology. Are Humans still evolving or has our over reliance on technology, made evolution obsolete? Since we compensate for our weaknesses by creating better technology, we have made an almost artificial environment; is there still a need for our physical form to adapt to our environment?
What is the cause of the (arguable) decline in morality seen in recent years? Is it more a product of the decline in the practice of organized religion or of advances in war technologies?
I'm going to right the second half of the Tolstoy essay I already turned in, explaining why it was equally illogical for him to turn to religion in the way he did.
The leaders of most countries are individuals of faith. The Bible, as well as other religious texts, teaches us not to kill. Is there morality in engaging war and military action? Does killing for the sake of protecting one's country make up for the generally immoral actions?
How is the institution of Religion threatened by the age of science, beginning with the removal of Earth as the center of the universe? Does this conflict dictate a mutual exclusivity or can religious and scientific beliefs be reconciled?
How is war justified by God and historically how has God been used as a reason for war? What defines who is right in war and were does religion play a role?
Does our religious beliefs necessarily define the kind of person we are, especially if scientific and medical technologies are a large part of our society?
How do religious people incorporate science and medical technology into their religious lifestyles?
Comments
Does science provoke the existence of a transcendent force, perceived or not?
Posted by: Mike L. | April 30, 2009 8:41 PM
The need to have children is sought after by many couples, but how far is too far? And is it really necessary for every couple, or person for that matter, to have children with a population problem?
Posted by: Alana | May 2, 2009 2:41 PM
We believe God is omnipotent, controlling and all-powerful. If this is true, is it pointless to attempt to grasp and understand his ways through development of the human mind through science?
Posted by: Caitlin | May 3, 2009 10:20 PM
What are your personal pros and cons of the Christian religion and how does this, along with the role of science, affect what you believe?
Are science and religion polar opposites? Where does the intersection exist? What aspects of science and religion can never be reconciled?
Posted by: Danielle H. | May 3, 2009 11:22 PM
Does religion support or limit scientific inquiry? Does religion make scientists better in their search for new knowledge, or does it limit their scope and reach?
We have seen how religion has attempted to control society during the course of Western civilization. We have also addressed the governments and court intervening with religion. What role should religion have in American society and who should determine this?
We have examined both beginning and end of life issues and the controversies surrounding them. In that light, knowing when life begins may help us determine when it ends. What is life, and when does it begin?
Posted by: Matt H | May 3, 2009 11:55 PM
How has scientific discovery changed what we believe religiously? What does this change mean about how certain we can be about our faith?
Posted by: Kevin S | May 4, 2009 4:39 PM
Evolution and technology. Are Humans still evolving or has our over reliance on technology, made evolution obsolete? Since we compensate for our weaknesses by creating better technology, we have made an almost artificial environment; is there still a need for our physical form to adapt to our environment?
Posted by: Vy N. | May 4, 2009 5:44 PM
Is the church seen as a less reliable source of information because of the many different subdivisions it has?
Is science and religion helping or hurting the way we practice and understand religion?
Posted by: Elle C. | May 4, 2009 6:19 PM
Is artificial selection an opposition to God's work because it involves the manipulation of genes?
-Should reproductive technology be considered a dystopia or utopia?
Posted by: Erin S. | May 4, 2009 6:57 PM
What are the social boundaries and implications of reproductive technology?
Posted by: Alli D | May 4, 2009 8:11 PM
Regarding the future of our evolution, will we see more of an embrace of nanotechnology and robotics, or biotechnology and genetic engineering?
Posted by: Blake | May 4, 2009 8:46 PM
How would proof of God change the world?
Posted by: Matthew Brozen | May 4, 2009 9:20 PM
Is developing virtual reality the key to immortality?
Is it possible to understand omnipotence and omniscience and therefore, by definition understand God?
Is mankind likely to evolve before a cataclysmic disaster occurs?
Posted by: Eric K | May 4, 2009 9:32 PM
Though in the United States the technology is available to reproduce at will, do we have the right to use such technology without constraints?
Can and should society have the right to draw the line regarding reproductive rights?
Posted by: Karissa H. | May 4, 2009 10:13 PM
Is god really just in the gaps?
Does the breadth of war today suggest a decline in human morality?
Should genetic alterations in unborn children be legal?
Posted by: Daniel Austin | May 4, 2009 11:39 PM
What is the cause of the (arguable) decline in morality seen in recent years? Is it more a product of the decline in the practice of organized religion or of advances in war technologies?
Posted by: Val P | May 5, 2009 12:33 AM
What is an Agnostic and why choose to be an Agnostic and not a Christian?
Posted by: Admira Kucanin | May 5, 2009 6:51 AM
I'm going to right the second half of the Tolstoy essay I already turned in, explaining why it was equally illogical for him to turn to religion in the way he did.
Posted by: Paul | May 6, 2009 3:30 PM
The leaders of most countries are individuals of faith. The Bible, as well as other religious texts, teaches us not to kill. Is there morality in engaging war and military action? Does killing for the sake of protecting one's country make up for the generally immoral actions?
Posted by: Jonathan R. | May 6, 2009 4:25 PM
How is the institution of Religion threatened by the age of science, beginning with the removal of Earth as the center of the universe? Does this conflict dictate a mutual exclusivity or can religious and scientific beliefs be reconciled?
Posted by: Sophie F. | May 10, 2009 12:20 PM
How is war justified by God and historically how has God been used as a reason for war? What defines who is right in war and were does religion play a role?
Posted by: Tania Roos | May 10, 2009 1:37 PM
Does our religious beliefs necessarily define the kind of person we are, especially if scientific and medical technologies are a large part of our society?
How do religious people incorporate science and medical technology into their religious lifestyles?
Posted by: Christie | May 11, 2009 12:14 PM
Are science and religion more positive or negative to our world? What would a world without science or religion look like?
Posted by: Nicole H | May 11, 2009 10:07 PM