After Solomon’s reign, Israel becomes divided into the northern kingdom of Israel and the southern kingdom of Judah. In the Old Testament books of 1 and 2 Kings, about 40 different kings of these divided kingdoms are introduced and evaluated, and the overall picture is grim. Only about 8 get anything like a passing grade. […]
Why an Integrated Church is not a Luxury
Given the many challenges facing churches today, it may seem like bringing in the sciences to become a scientifically integrated church is a luxury we can’t afford. After all, aren’t the sciences not strictly necessary? An extra? A potential distraction? Some days it feels like it. But I think such thinking is importantly mistaken. To […]
Blueprint 1543’s Stance: Addressing Governance Without Political Partisanship
Many organizations and individuals produce materials to support Christians in thinking about the sciences. I have a friend who disclosed that she has some concerns about many of these organizations, however, because they get “too political,” regardless of their political orientation. I get it. Not only does politics immediately divide and distract, it can be […]
Launching Experimental Philosophy of Religion
Does the existence of the universe demand an explanation? Do animals dying in forest fires represent challenging pointless suffering? Is our free will compatible with God’s infallible knowledge of the future? These are the kinds of philosophical questions that a recent program involving Blueprint 1543 tackled. The “ Launching the Experimental Philosophy of Religion ” […]
Navigating the Shifting World of Technology
In my last blog, I sketched out what my Riddell Memorial Lectures were about. “Curb Your Technological Enthusiasm: When should we be tech-prudent?” was my title. My basic point was that we need to draw upon relevant scientific study of cultural evolution in order to better anticipate which new technologies (broadly construed) are likely to […]
The Problem With Fast Spreading Technology
Recently I was on a bus in Dublin, Ireland in conversation with a European professor. We’ve known each other for many years but see each other infrequently. As part of catching up, I shared with him that earlier in the year I spoke at Newcastle University (England) for their annual Riddell Memorial Lectures. “Curb Your […]
Aging Dementia and the 2024 Presidential Race
On a recent trip I arrived at my destination airport and was greeted by a driver who was picking up several of us going to the same meeting. Quickly I was seated next to a medical school professor who has written multiple books on caring for those with Alzheimer’s disease. To my surprise, he mentioned […]
2023 Annual Report!
We are excited to share our 2023 Annual Report! This past year brought incredible growth and new opportunities despite a few challenges along the way. From navigating staff changes to wrapping up some exciting projects, every page of our report tells a story of growth, adaptation, and transformative impact. Despite some hurdles, our team has […]
Recommended Reading in Theology for Scientists
When I arrived at Cornell University as a doctoral student in cognitive/experimental psychology, I was treated a bit like a unicorn, dragon, or some other mythical creature that people had heard about but doubted actually existed. I was a Christian AND a scientist! How could that be? Of course, there were others — even on […]
Why is it so Important to be an Integrated Person?
One scientist wakes up in the morning, easily faces another day of invigorating, engaging work. This scientist sees what they do as well-aligned with personal values, identity, and purpose. Another scientist awakes dreading the meaninglessness of the day ahead, wondering whether the work is worth the effort and struggling to see how it matters to […]
