Science on Tap, October 7th, “What can evolution tell us about God?”

One of Jen's passions is Science on Tap. Here's a great opportunity to see it as a forum design for people interested in the Union-hosted science forum series in 2009 (if all goes as planned).

“What can evolution tell us about God?”

History is full of instances where scientific and religious thinking have been seen as conflicting with one another. While most mainstream religious groups now reject this idea, some areas of science, such as evolution, still cause unease and discomfort among religious believers. Dr. Boose, an evolutionary biologist from Gonzaga University, will discuss some of the reasons for this discomfort, and will talk about his view that a scientific understanding of the world can actually enhance, rather than diminish, our understanding of God.

Details: TS McHughs on 21 Mercer St. at 7:30pm on October 7th. Please arrive by 6:45 if you want a good seat, and by 7:15 if you want a seat at all. TS McHughs is an all-ages restaurant and pub and serves typical pub fare as well as Irish favorites.

-Science on Tap is a place where anyone can come to explore the latest ideas in science and technology in a relaxed atmosphere.

-A forum for discussing science issues with local scientists, Science on Tap is based on Cafe Scientifique. We are committed to promoting public engagement with science and to making science accessible.

-What to expect: meetings usually last about one to two hours. The speakers give a short talk about their area of interest, followed by a break to fill up on beverages and a time for small group discussions. Afterwards there will be a question and answer session and general discussion of the topic with the speaker and the audience at large.