“…lay hold upon every good thing, and condemn it not…”
Posted in LDS Theology, Science and Religion on Oct 3rd, 2010
The more I understand truths in science and truths in religion, the fewer apparent contradictions I see. Sometimes, by comparing truths in these areas, we see stunning parallels and hints of eternal realities undergirding our existence. Disclaimer: I’m not trying to prove religion by appealing to science. That would just as absurd as trying to [...]
Posted in LDS Theology, Science and Religion on Jun 27th, 2010
In a fun-to-read blog article, Darth Vader (Star Wars) and Samantha Carter (Stargate TV series) conspire to destroy the solar system. The result: A paradox. But actually, not. There is no paradox, and the reasons have profound spiritual implications. Don’t believe it? Read the article (and my reply!) to see if you agree: Count Infinity: [...]
Posted in LDS Theology, Science and Religion on May 12th, 2008
Years ago, while strolling across the BYU campus with a non-religious co-worker, I mentioned that I had majored in physics there and loved the sciences. Her reply betrayed a prejudice that I think is widespread today. “I imagine it must have been hard for you to be religious and study science at the same time.” [...]
Posted in Family, Genealogy, LDS Theology, Science and Religion, Technology on Apr 14th, 2008
Though I rode the train many times on my mission to Brisbane, Australia, I could never shake my fear of stepping into the wrong car and going the wrong direction. Feel the same way? Let me explain where I think this blog is headed in the months just ahead: Dating vs. Courting. We struggled with [...]