A Scientist and a Theologian See the World: Compromise or Synthesis?

Abstract. A scientist (for whom the world is the universe) and a theologian (for whom the world is planet Earth) engage in dialogue, not contrived Platonic or Galilean dialogue, but true bidisciplinary dialogue that strives for higher viewpoint. S: Is the preservation of the human species a primary...

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Authors: Gerhart, Mary (Author) ; Russell, Allan Melvin (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1994
In: Zygon
Year: 1994, Volume: 29, Issue: 4, Pages: 619-637
Further subjects:B Dialogue
B higher viewpoint
B bidisplinary
B Worldview
B Future
B Panentheism
B colonies in space
B God
B Environment (Art)
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Summary:Abstract. A scientist (for whom the world is the universe) and a theologian (for whom the world is planet Earth) engage in dialogue, not contrived Platonic or Galilean dialogue, but true bidisciplinary dialogue that strives for higher viewpoint. S: Is the preservation of the human species a primary human responsibility? T: It may be a responsibility we share with God. S: The human species has a limited future if confined to the planet Earth. We must diversify our habitat by colonizing space. T: We are responsible for other life on the planet as well. The discussants conclude that besides protecting Earth ecologies, we should create new ecologies in space.
ISSN:1467-9744
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Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1994.tb00694.x