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http:\/\/youtu.be\/P7jJDab_2rs<\/p>\n

On April 12, 2012 at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, scientists Troy Van Voorhis of MIT and Richmond Thompson of Bowdoin debated the question, \u201cScience and faith: friends or foes?\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 Van Voorhis and Thompson each gave 20-minute presentations on the topic, with Van Voorhis presenting an evangelical take on the matter and Thompson arguing for a non-Christian position.<\/p>\n

I had the opportunity to moderate this debate at my alma mater <\/em>(my voice was suffering from allergies and a cold, please note!).\u00a0 It was terrific fun and highly stimulating.\u00a0 Both professors made strong arguments for their view.\u00a0 My own beliefs line up with Van Voorhis<\/a> (who as a young MIT professor is a noteworthy evangelical voice), though I was challenged by Thompson\u2019s thoughtful and charitable presentation.<\/p>\n

Events like these are what make the Veritas Forum<\/a> and liberal arts colleges so great: the free exchange of meaningful ideas.\u00a0 Kresge Hall was full, with almost 300 people attending.\u00a0 Debate and disagreement, we saw, do not equal hostility or intolerance.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m thankful for the outstanding gospel-centered and Word-driven ministry<\/a> at Bowdoin, led by Rob and Sim Gregory, and for the strong partnership<\/a> it has forged with the Veritas Forum.\u00a0 May it only continue.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"