Many spiritual atheist scientists talk about the limitations of science, which clarifies so much about the world but cannot explain the “human nature of being.”
Let’s pause, for moment, on that phrase, spiritual atheist scientists… “Spiritual” and “atheist” in the same sentence? It makes bringing science to church quite interesting, doesn’t it?
Most seminary-trained clergy are required to take courses dealing with psychology and counseling. However, in some traditions, these requirements are perfunctory at best. Therefore, a significant number of pastors are ill-prepared to deal with these issues unless they’ve had previous training or seek further training in this area.
The deep truth of the Shema is that the one God, our God, has done great things in the past and when we remember them, and remember our God as the source of all good things, we can imagine a future. Memory is tied not only to imagination but ultimately to hope.
Churches that have historically served Black communities are uniquely positioned to address unattended mental health needs for African Americans.
Newtonian physics was beautiful classical music. No improvisation. Quantum theory is much closer to jazz. You don’t know what’s going to happen. Along these lines, I learned from quantum physicist and theologian Robert John Russell that, at every moment, there’s chaos at the subatomic level. In his understanding, it’s God who continually brings order out of that deep quantum chaos. He writes that “from this perspective we really do not know what the world would be like without God’s action.”
…their church regularly blesses teachers, missionaries, and a few other professions, recognizing and supporting how they bless the church. “But how do you do that for science professionals?” he asked. The church gladly receives what science professionals bring to church, but how do we offer a blessing in return?