Above is an article published over at Panda’s Thumb. The author, Jamie Jensen, argues that believers want a bridge between their religious beliefs and science.
“What occurred to me is that people want a bridge. They want the science and their faith to make sense.”
After much study, Jensen thinks that the best way to build this bridge is to discuss the limits of science and how it is done:
“How do we help students build a bridge on a solid scientific foundation? And is it always possible? To answer the second part of the question first: in some cases, with extreme biblical literalist beliefs or specifically contradictory doctrine, a bridge may not be possible. However, in cases where this direct contradiction does not exist, I believe that it is possible to fortify their bridge. Here would be my advice: (a) Facilitate an accurate understanding of the nature and limitations of science. Research clearly shows that an understanding of the nature of science is one of the largest predictors of evolution acceptance (Dunk et al. 2019 provides a good overview).”
Overall, it’s a really good article and in line with many positions voiced here at BioLogos.