Upcoming Events

God After Darwin

Saturday, October 7
2 - 4 p.m.
Strosacker Auditorium
Case Western Reserve University
2125 Adelbert Road
Cleveland, Ohio

John Haught looks at our conception of God in the light of evolutionary theory, and in relation to the anti-evolution movement, especially "intelligent-design." A theologian by training, Haught sees the ongoing debate between Darwinian evolutionists and Christian apologists as fundamentally misdirected. Haught suggests that what is lacking in both camps is the notion of novelty &mdash a necessary component of evolution and the essence of the unfolding of divine Mystery. He argues that Darwin's view of life, rather than being hostile to religion, actually provides a rich foundation for mature reflection on God, cosmic purpose, and the meaning of life. Solidly grounded in scholarship, Haught's explanations of the relationship between theology and evolution are accessible and engaging, and provide a positive path forward.

Jack Haught is Landegger Distinguished Professor of Theology at Georgetown University.

More details are available here.

Co-sponsored by the College Scholars Program and the Hallinan Center

A New Enlightenment:
Rational Discourse in Today's World

Saturday, September 23
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sheraton Independence Hotel
5300 Rockside Road
Independence, Ohio 44131

Featured Speakers:

• Chris Mooney
  Author, "The Republican War on Science"
• Margaret Downey
  Humanist, Activist, Founder of the Freethought Society of Greater Philadelphia
• Frank Zindler
  Former Editor, American Atheist Magazine
  Author, "The Jesus the Jews Never Knew"
• Gary Daniels
  Litigation Coordinator, ACLU of Ohio
• C. Dennis McKinsey
  Internet host of "The Biblical Errancy Show"

More details are available here.

Sponsored by CFI Community of Northeast Ohio