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CSCA is the Canadian expression of the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA): a fellowship of scientists and those interested in science, who want to understand how science should best interact with the life-giving Christian tradition. www.csca.ca
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Come hear our executive director @arnoldsikkema.bsky.social in Vancouver on Wed 12th (7pm): How is the Biblical story of creation, fall, redemption valuable for reflecting on the character, discoveries, & purposes of the natural sciences csca.ca/events/event...
The Cosmic Drama Unfolds: Science and the Biblical Story: The Canadian Scientific & Christian Affiliation, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023, is home to a wide variety of perspectives on science and Christian faith as we network with members and friends of diverse backgrounds who work, study, and engage in a range of contexts relating to science. I have been inspired and challenged by the Reformed tradition, integrating and adapting it with my evolving perspectives, informed by scientific advances, rooted in theological and philosophical foundations, and nuanced through connections within and beyond the CSCA. In this talk, I will discuss ways the Biblical story, seen through the lens of “creation-fall-redemption,” is valuable for reflecting on the character, discoveries, and purposes of the natural sciences.
March 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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"Deconstructing a Young Earth, Deconstructing Faith: Two Stories, Two Directions" Peter Schuurman (Global Scholars Canada) speaking in Montreal (Thu 27 Feb) & Ottawa (Fri 28 Feb). "Blessed are the Undone: Testimonies of the Quiet Deconstruction of Faith in Canada" csca.ca/events
Peter Schuurman, Executive Director, Global Scholars Canada
February 4, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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"To Infinity & Beyond: The Great Exploration of Science & Faith" Robb Mann (former president of CSCA & of @canadianphysicists.bsky.social theoretical physicist at @uofwaterloo.bsky.social & @perimeterinstitute.ca ) speaking in Hamilton (Redeemer University) Thu 27 Feb 3pm. csca.ca/events/event...
Robert Mann, theoretical physicist (U of Waterloo, Perimeter Institute)
February 4, 2025 at 12:52 AM
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Editorial summary of the article: In “Mennonites Responding to Climate Change: Engagement and Hope from Around the World,” authors Douglas Graber Neufeld, Joanne M. Moyer, and Heather Prior address how Anabaptist communities around the world are addressing creation care. This unusual global study is based on data collected by a survey distributed around the world and from focus groups that met both in person and online in 2022 and 2023. The results illustrate some expected regional differences (e.g. between Africa/Latin America and Europe/North America), but also identified levels and types of church engagement with creation care among Anabaptist churches worldwide, including levels of political participation. As one might expect, there were various views concerning the latter. A general finding was that “Anabaptists generally reflect the attitudes of the society around them,” but this finding is further sharpened with relation to Anabaptist churches worldwide. The nuanced conclusions, too numerous to be noted here, are helpfully synthesized in eight tables and summaries at the end of the article."
November 23, 2024 at 12:01 AM
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Our Calgary chapter hosts its annual "Star of Bethlehem Party" with Ambrose University and the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada on Friday, December 6 at 6:30pm. Learn more & register for this family-friendly event: ambrose.edu/event/7843
Come share in the lively, family-friendly, science event with Dr. Stephen Jeans featuring performances from Ambrose Arts and an indoor/outdoor Star Party with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Learn how astronomers determine what the night sky may have revealed so long ago. Use star charts and look through telescopes with an opportunity to hunt for Jupiter, Saturn, The Moon, stars, and more! Refreshments provided, dress warm for outside observing, events continue inside too (if clouds develop).
November 19, 2024 at 8:41 PM