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Richard Dawkins vs Cardinal George Pell

Posted on 07/04/2016 by Vincent Kemme

Richard Dawkins and Catholic Cardinal George Pell discuss religion, morals and evolution on Q&A. (10-4-2012 ABC TV) Read the full transcript here

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The Origins of Life: Nature’s agency and/or Divine Intervention

Posted on 25/01/2016 by Vincent Kemme

Rafael Vicuña, professor in microbiology, molecular biology and xenobiology at the Pontifical Catholic University of Santiago, Chile, presents his scientific and philosophical views on the origins of life during the 2014 Plenary Session of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences on ‘Evolving Concepts … Continue reading →

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The Catholic Church and Evolution: The Value of Interdisciplinary Scholarship

Posted on 07/01/2016 by Vincent Kemme

Dr. Daniel Kuebler, Professor of Biology at Franciscan University of Steubenville, delivers his talk entitled “The Catholic Church and Evolution: The Value of Interdisciplinary Scholarship.” Dr. Kuebler’s talk was part of the Faculty Research Colloquia at Franciscan University of Steubenville. … Continue reading →

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Randomness and Other Metaphors in the Theory of Evolution

Posted on 08/09/2015 by Vincent Kemme

Very interesting (and entertaining) talk about randomness and other metaphors in the theory of evolution, held by Ard Louis, professor of theoretical physics at the University of Oxford, on the occasion of the BioLogos Conference on Evolution & Christian Faith, … Continue reading →

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Biologos: How Evolution Works, Part 1

Posted on 20/05/2015 by Vincent Kemme
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Sience and faith in a historical perspective

Posted on 14/02/2014 by Vincent Kemme

23 Clips from an interview with Prof. Peter Harrison, former Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford, and director of the Centre of the History of European Discourses at the University of Queensland. Harrison gives … Continue reading →

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Morality is not a Biological Issue

Posted on 16/01/2014 by Vincent Kemme

Modern biology makes us believe that we descended from the animal world and that we are nothing more than glorified animals. However, even if we did descend from the animal world, that doesn’t mean all our characteristics were transferred to … Continue reading →

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Can Darwinism Survive without Teleology?

Posted on 10/12/2013 by Vincent Kemme

Ever since Darwin, the concept of teleology has been suspect among biologists. What is so controversial about teleology? Most likely, its history! From the earliest Greek philosophers on, it was widely believed that the world must have a purpose because, … Continue reading →

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Thomas Aquinas versus Intelligent Design: a Catholic Answer

Posted on 17/09/2013 by Vincent Kemme

Michael W. Tkacz, associate professor of philosophy at Gonzaga University, recounts that one day, he received a phone call from a professor of philosophy at a nearby private, religiously affiliated college who had just returned from an international conference devoted to … Continue reading →

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