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Science is About Explanation, Religion is About Meaning

There is an insightful article by Alister McGrath at ABC the Drum on Science and Christianity; the following is a summary.   I’ve listed some suggestions for further reading at the end. In the article, McGrath comments on the “New Atheists” aggressive proclamation against belief in God, and goes on to talk about what Science […]

The Miracle and Mystery of Christmas

At this time of the year Christians celebrate what Karl Barth has called “the mystery and miracle of Christmas” – the incarnation – the birth of Jesus as a baby. God selflessly empties himself into his own creation, not for any externally imposed reason, but as a free expression of his own unconditional love. He […]