Christians in Science

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The Christians in Science (CiS) are an evangelical British organization of scientists, philosophers, theologians, clergy, teachers and students with the aim of leading the dialogue between Christianity and science. The association was founded in the 1940s as one of the IVF's ( UCCF ) Profession Specific Groups and has been known as the Research Scientists' Christian Fellowship since the 1950s . In 1988 the current name was adopted.

The organization achieved financial independence from the UCCF in 1996. The association has more than 850 members and is a member of the Evangelical Alliance . There are around 25 regional groups in the UK and Ireland .

Together with the Victoria Institute , the Christians in Science publish the journal Science and Christian Belief twice a year .

Statement of Faith and Goals

The Christians in Science are an "explicitly Christian society" and membership is possible if one signs the "Statement of Faith". Associations and organizations, such as libraries, can be accepted as associate members.

“I declare my belief in the triune God as creator and sustainer of the universe, and my faith in Jesus as Savior, Lord of all and God. I acknowledge the Bible as the Word of God and its final authority in matters of faith and conduct. As a steward of God's world, I accept my responsibility to encourage the use of science and technology for the good of humanity and the environment. I agree with the aims of Christians in Science. "

“I declare my conviction in the triune God as creator and sustainer of the universe, and my belief in Jesus as Savior, Lord of all and God. I recognize the Bible as the word of God and its supreme authority in matters of belief and conduct. As a steward of God's world, I accept my responsibility to encourage science and technology to benefit humanity and the environment. I agree with the goals of Christian in Science. "

aims

Science and faith
To develop and promote biblical Christian views on the nature, scope and limitations of science, and on the changing interactions between science and faith. To bring biblical Christian thought on scientific issues into the public arena.
Faith and the environment
To stimulate responsible Christian attitudes and action towards care for the environment.
Students
To help Christians who are science students to integrate their religious beliefs and their scientific studies.

“ Science and Faith
To develop and disseminate Christian perspectives on nature, the point of view and the limitations of science, as well as on the changing interrelationships between science and faith.
Bringing biblical Christian ideas on scientific subjects to the public.
Faith and Environment
To encourage responsible Christian approaches and actions for the environment.
Students
Christians who are students of science to help combine their religious beliefs and scientific studies. "

Personalities

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ^ Davis A. Young, Ralph F. Stearley: The Bible, rocks, and time: geological evidence for the age of the earth. InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 2008, ISBN 978-0-8308-2876-0 , p. 156 ( books.google.com ).
  2. ^ Hans Schwarz: Creation. William B. Eerdmans Publishing, Grand Rapids, Mich. 2002, ISBN 0-8028-6066-4 , p. 121 ( books.google.com ).
  3. ^ Scientist who established the Mullard Laboratory and made Britain one of the world leaders in space studies. In: The Times . February 11, 2004 ( timesonline.co.uk ).
  4. ↑ Christians in Science .
  5. ^ World Evangelical Fellowship: Evangelical review of theology. Volume 15, Paternoster Press, 1991, p. 191 ( books.google.com ).
  6. ↑ Creation or Evolution: Do We Have To Choose? In: Christian Today . August 14, 2008 ( au.christiantoday.com ).
  7. ↑ CIS.org: Statement of Faith .
  8. ↑ CIS.org: Goals .