evolution
Humanist children’s books translated, available free in Muslim-majority countries
By Kathryn Post — June 9, 2022
(RNS) — ‘The world is a very special place even without magic or the supernatural,’ said Bailey Harris, who began writing her book series at age 8.
NIH Director Francis Collins on why Christians must reconcile with science
By Yonat Shimron — April 1, 2019
(RNS) — The head of the National Institutes of Health has star power among a segment of evangelicals who are eager for a nuanced approach to science — one that accepts evolution and also regards the Bible as the ultimate source of authority.
Israel opening nature museum, with evolution exhibit
By Yonat Shimron — June 5, 2018
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — An exhibit on human evolution titled "What makes us human?" looks at humanity's evolution through the lens of cultural accomplishments: the harnessing of fire, innovation of tools, and development of agriculture.
Kenneth Miller finds good news in evolution
By Yonat Shimron — April 19, 2018
(RNS) — In his new book, 'The Human Instinct,' the Brown University biologist seeks to counter the message that evolution is dreary, depressing and demoralizing.
Britons reject creationism but some find evolutionary theory lacking, too
By Catherine Pepinster — September 5, 2017
LONDON (RNS) — Many religious people reject the story of Creation. But a significant number of Britons do not find that evolution provides a satisfactory explanation for human consciousness.
Scientists, theologians ponder if latest biological findings are more compatible with religion
By Tom Heneghan — July 28, 2017
OXFORD, England (RNS) — Exciting progress in biology in recent decades may be building up a third new phase in the scientific explanation of life, according to thinkers gathered at a University of Oxford conference last week.
Creationism support is at a new low. The reason should give us hope.
By Tom Krattenmaker — July 13, 2017
More people are refusing the all-or-nothing choice between faith and science and opting instead for a third way: acceptance of the overwhelming scientific evidence for evolution while seeing a divine role in the process.
Barry Lynn looks back on 25 years of separating church and state
By Lauren Markoe — June 14, 2017
(RNS) 'I think we have a dizzying level of religious freedom in this country, particularly if you’re in the religious majority,' said Lynn, who will soon step down as executive director of Americans United.
The gifts of science are worth celebrating
By Richard Mouw — April 18, 2017
(RNS) Large numbers of us, including many fine scientists, accept the gifts of scientific investigation with deep gratitude.
Religion drives skepticism about evolution, but not climate change
By Lauren Markoe — December 13, 2016
(RNS) Sociologists debunk a common assumption about religion and science.
Science and the Bible can help ease racial tensions
By guest — October 5, 2016
(RNS) It’s a fact of science that all humans are the same basic color, just different shades, while God's word declares that we are one race, descendants of Adam and Eve.
Bill Nye visits Noah’s Ark theme park
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 11, 2016
(RNS) And it was like their earlier debate 'all over again but more intense at times,' according to Ken Ham, president and CEO of Answers in Genesis, the Christian apologetics ministry behind the park.
A flood of guests expected as Noah’s Ark theme park opens in Kentucky
By Emily McFarlan Miller — July 7, 2016
WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. (RNS) The Ark Encounter's aim is to show that the biblical flood account is historic and the Bible is true in regard to history and science, says Answers in Genesis President and CEO Ken Ham.
Why some evangelicals changed their minds about evolution
By Cathy Lynn Grossman — June 11, 2016
(RNS) Countering creationist theology, 25 evangelicals argue for science in a new book, "How I Changed My Mind About Evolution."
Are humans wired for violence? Evolutionary biology begs to differ (COMMENTARY)
By Marcia Pally — November 27, 2015
(RNS) The idea that our gravest aggression is not biological but cultural suggests that we don’t need to alter our cooperative nature but to address perversions of it.
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