Conference 4: Spirituality in an Evolutionary World (March 16, 2013)

 
 Dr. Stephen M. Barr, PhD, University of Delaware
 

 

The laws of physics and the structure of the universe feature “anthropic coincidences” which may indicate that the universe and life have a purpose. We explored the alternative explanations found in subuniverses, M-theory and cosmic inflation.
 
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Dr. Everett Worthington II, PhD, Virginia Commonwealth University
 

 
Psychological science and theology enrich one another. I suggest what Christian theologies have posited about forgiveness and then examine one particular scientific approach to that topic.  The result should be a unique understanding of forgiveness that was not necessarily available from theology alone.
 
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 Rev. Dr. Michael J. Scanlon, O.S.A., STD, Catholic University
 

 
We discussed Liberation Theology, contemporary “non-reductive physicalist” anthropology, and theologian Nancey Murphy’s “non-reductive physicalism” as they relate to the human soul.
 
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Dr. Ilia Delio, O.S.F., PhD, Woodstock Center, Georgetown University

 

 
We explored the idea that evolution is a transcendent process proceeding towards the fullness of Christ, that is, the unity of the material universe in love. Can our religious view of the world harmonize with scientific findings of our world?  Engaging Christian life in an evolutionary universe may be one of the urgent challenges of our day.
 
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