Re: [asa] Jonathan Wells essay

Jon Tandy wrote:

> Having said that, I'm trying to picture having an "Evolution Sunday"
> or similar focus of such scientific questions at our church, in the
> context of a Sunday sermon.  I'm pretty sure sure it wouldn't go over,
> at least not when presented from a non-traditional point of view. 
> Better might be a Sunday school class where points of view could be
> expressed and concerns could be answered, etc., but I think many would
> still question the value of such a class, especially when it would fly
> in the face of traditional Biblical teachings.  I'm working on putting
> together a class on these subjects for interested individuals, but
> unless the congregation is specifically interested in knowing the
> truth on this subject (or in apologetics on how to put the Biblical
> message in context of scientific information), I don't see it as
> something that a lot of general church audiences would tolerate. 
> Obviously I can't speak for those in other church traditions; many of
> them did apparently celebrate Evolution Sunday without a open revolt.

You are quite correct. And having an "Evolution Sunday" would also not
work in my own congregation, even though our pastor is very supportive
personally of what I do. It would simply be seen as too divisive and
confrontational by some in the congregation. However, I do think that
the theology of Creation and the hermeneutical issues that are involved
in the "Creation/Evolution" debate do need to be addressed. They can
be addressed without any reference to the scientific perspective. I
also agree that Sunday school classes and small group Bible studies or
discussion groups are probably the best avenue for a more explicit
discussion of the science/faith relationship.

All the best,

Keith

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Received on Wed Jan 31 12:38:17 2007