How should we read the first few chapters of Genesis? Myth, history, or something else? Some thoughts on a video by N.T. Wright, the Bishop of Durham and prominent Biblical scholar.

W. R. Miller has complied a fine list of quotes and resources to emphasize the point that many of the greatest scientists in history were Christians or had Biblical presuppositions. Also that for most of these, their faith was the driving force behind their discoveries, and true self-sustaining modern science (not just engineering, logic or mathematics) was born within a Christian society.

Matthew Flannagan has published an article on the Flat-Earth Myth in the December issue of Investigate Magazine that is worth reading.

Stuart re-examines the church’s response to the challenge posed by evolution in the nineteenth century.

Stuart continues his series on the history of the Conflict Thesis, charting the rise of science after Galileo

Andre Zweck asks whether we should treat the gospels as we treat the tales of Thor or Hercules.

Stuart examines the Galileo controversy and asks whether it was a clear case of science vs faith.

Bnonn responds to Glenn Peoples’ critique of the doctrine of biblical inerrancy.

A recent article at the Times Online suggests a link between Darwin’s theory and violence.

In discussing the history of science and faith, stereotypes and caricatures come easy. Michael Flynn has written a lengthy but excellent post engaging several distortions and errors about Christianity and it’s impact on the rise of science, particularly during the Middle Ages. His response is to an essay on Christianity, science and the Dark Ages and ably shows why it is important to get your facts straight.
Here are some of the myths he untangles:

Scientific investigation virtually stopped once Constantine established orthodox Christianity at the Council of Nicaea
The Christians tried …