Tuesday 19th March

8pm

Lindisfarne House, 4 Barbourne Terrace, Worcester WR1 3JS

Drs. Kim Stansfield and Stephen May

Today the concept of truth is increasingly under attack. But what do we mean by truth? Dr. Stansfield and Dr. May will present a view as a scientist who follows Christ, and as a theologian who loves science.

Dr. Stansfield will critique the reductionist analytical approach to scientific method proposed by Rene Descartes and widely used as a scientific and physical engineering approach to truth. He will indicate that many limitations have emerged in using this approach in analysing complex situations.  A Christian view focuses on understanding the complexity of life its underlying truths in terms of our relationship to a loving, creator God.

Dr. May will argue that, contrary to many discussions which oppose science to faith, science and theology share a common methodology and a commitment to objective truth that requires taking into account the knowing subject. He will examine the Biblical understanding of truth as being not only about knowing but being and doing, its creative and dynamic nature, and source in God himself.

All welcome. Refreshments and the opportunity for further discussion will follow the talk.