Christopher M. Rios

After the Monkey Trial: Evangelical Scientists and a New Creationism

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ISBN 13:
9780823256679
author:
Christopher M. Rios
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Fordham University Press
language:
English
Publication Year:
2014
Pages:
272
Dimensions:
22.9 x 2.3 x 15.7 cm
Genre:
Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Evangelism
Condition:
New
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£40.49

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The Monkey Trial and its lasting impact on the relationship between science and Christianity. In 1925, the Scopes trial brought fundamentalist fervor to a head, pitting William Jennings Bryan's views against Clarence Darrow's skepticism. This clash of ideologies has been seen as a defining moment in the conflict thesis. However, not all evangelical Christians accepted this narrative. Instead, a new generation of scientists sought to reconcile their faith with mainstream scientific conclusions. Two organizations, the American Scientific Affiliation and the Research Scientists' Christian Fellowship, played a crucial role in shaping the evangelical engagement with science over the past six decades. This book explores their work and its significance for our understanding of creationism. By examining these groups, we gain insight into how the debate between science and Christianity has evolved, and what it means to be a creationist in today's world.

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