Science and Scriptures

Science and Scriptures

By Scott FrazerScienceReligion & SpiritualityChristianityEducationSelf-ImprovementLife Sciences
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Science and Scriptures episodes

  • Mistaken Assumptions in Judging Church History
    I have received requests by several listeners to explain the reasons why church history is now cited so very often as the reason that once-faithful members are leaving the church. These disenchanted members have evaluated church history and have decided the perceived failures they find there must mean the church is not true. I wish to examine the assumptions made by those who criticize church leaders - or any leaders for that matter – that we find in our history books.
    Mistaken Assumption #1 – The prophets are perfect men
    Mistaken Assumption #2 – Leaders of the church receive revelation that keeps them from making mistakes
    Mistaken Assumption #3 – The Church is Hiding Something
    Mistaken Assumption #4 – Historical Figures in Church and Government “Should Have Known Better”
    Mistaken Assumption #5 – Histories are Histories and Facts are Facts
    Mistaken Assumption #6 – Being Offended Justifies Radical Decisions
    The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to
    reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world.
    Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to
    life's purpose and our reality.
    21 min
  • The Right and Wrong Way to Separate Ourselves from the World
    I once thought of the state of Utah as the largest bubble ever created in this country. I wish to apologize to the state of Utah for that. It’s not that I was in error; what I said was accurate. But generally, if you accuse someone of living in a bubble, there is a negative connotation to the accusation, suggesting you are out of touch with the real world. But there is nothing wrong with living in a bubble. It is a good separation from the outside world.
    Having said that, there are also bad separations from neighbors and other church members – some of which are now being caused by politics. We need to keep the negativity of politics out of our relationships and out of our homes.
    The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to
    reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world.
    Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to
    life's purpose and our reality.
    19 min
  • The Rule of Law - An Interview with Tim Taylor
    This episode is an interview with Tim Taylor, an Deputy County Attorney for Utah County and, when deployed, a National Guard JAG attorney. We discuss "The Rule of Law" - the principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law . Especially at this difficult time, understanding the Rule of Law is critical. The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to
    reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world.
    Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to
    life's purpose and our reality.
    25 min
  • The Wisdom of the Body - An Interview with Lon Cook
    This episode is a discussion about the wisdom of the body in healing itself by processes of which we are not aware. The body is a complex biological vehicle with amazing recuperative powers - a blessing from Heavenly Father for our mortal probation. An interview with medical researcher Lon Cook, who reviews the healing of the heart, skin, joint, and bones. The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to
    reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world.
    Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to
    life's purpose and our reality.
    22 min
  • What You Might Say to Someone who had Lost their Faith
    We are going to discuss what you might say to someone you know who has lost their faith in God or their church. Sadly enough, lower religious observance and church activity among younger adults is becoming common around the world. Depending on why the person is struggling, here are a few suggestions of what you might say. The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to
    reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world.
    Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to
    life's purpose and our reality.
    21 min
  • What You Might Say to a Creationist
    Today, the word “Creationist” describes someone with very fundamentalist beliefs regarding the Creation. Many Creationists still believe in the 6-day creation period of Genesis and do not believe in evolution. Most still believe the earth is about 10,000 years old. Again, if you are interested in where the Evolution vs. Creationist debate stands today, listen in. The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to
    reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world.
    Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to
    life's purpose and our reality.
    20 min
  • What You Might Say to an Atheist
    Atheists use evolution to strengthen their argument that God does not exist. So, if you get into a discussion with an atheist, you might want to be prepared with some facts. Otherwise, if you are curious as to where the Evolution vs. Creationist debate stands today, listen in. The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to
    reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world.
    Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to
    life's purpose and our reality.
    23 min
  • What did we do to deserve COVID-19?

    Upon the foundation that we were sent to earth to have experiences, make decisions, and learn wisdom, we are now ready to build an understanding of COVID-19.  The earth was meant to be a place that challenges us at every turn. To bring out the best in us, or the worst in us, earth life had to put us under… stress.  We were given bodies that need to be sheltered and fed almost continuously.  We must provide for our families and ourselves every single day - whether we are hunter-gatherers, farmers, or office workers. We must do all that in the face of droughts, famine, sickness, and layoffs.

    But some challenges to our well-being cannot be overcome by the increase of our personal wisdom alone. These dangers are so severe and complicated that it takes all of mankind to address them.  Disease is the best example of an earthly challenge that we had to solve in a very large and long-term group effort.  Due to medical breakthroughs, we are infinitely more prepared to fight this virus than were past generations.  We should be very thankful for that.  The diseases of earth continue to afflict us, but, because of mankind’s success over past outbreaks, we are prepared to fight new diseases today.  This is not ironic; this is the way it was meant to be.

    For more information on this topic, please visit my website at scottrfrazer.com.   To make comments or ask questions, please email me at [email protected]. 

    If interested in more detail, this topic is more fully reviewed in the book Angry with God – Understanding the Rules of Earth Life, by Scott R. Frazer.

    The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world. Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to life's purpose and our reality.

    24 min
  • Experiences Decisions Wisdom

    To begin a podcast about science and religion, we need to establish the foundations of earth life.  Why are we here and what are we supposed to learn? I propose that in the Preexistence, we were sent to earth to have experiences, make decisions, and thereby learn wisdom.  This first podcast will discuss these goals of mortality.  However, this normal process has recently been interrupted by a major world event called COVID-19.  So how do we explain the existence of the coronavirus?  Episode 2 will discuss the reasons for disease and other dangers in our lives. 

    For more information on this topic, please visit my website at scottrfrazer.com.   To make comments or ask questions, please email me at [email protected]. 

    If interested in more detail, this topic is more fully reviewed in the book Angry with God – Understanding the Rules of Earth Life, by Scott R. Frazer.

    The Science and Scriptures podcast is designed to help Christians to reconcile their religious faith with science and the physical world. Truth is contained in both and together form a strong testament to life's purpose and our reality.

    26 min

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Science and Scriptures discusses the overlap of our physical world of science and the spiritual world of the scriptures. With stories, histories, and interviews, we'll discuss how findings in…