The Prairie Chapter of the American Scientific Affiliation (ASA) and the Dordt University Chemistry Department is holding a public lecture next Thursday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 PM in SB1606 in the Science & Technology Center at Dordt University in Sioux Center. 

Loren Haarsma, Associate Professor of Physics at Calvin University will be speaking on his new book, “When Did Sin Begin? Human Evolution and the Doctrine of Original Sin”.

Haarsma’s new book, When Did Sin Begin? (Baker Academic, 2021) outlines the history of the doctrine of original sin, summarizes the scientific evidence for human evolution, and describes several approaches for bringing the two together in harmony. Without privileging one over the others, the book presents a range of scenarios for how sin might have entered humanity's story and examines theological strengths and challenges of each.

In addition, on Friday, Nov. 11, at 5:30 PM, the Prairie Chapter is hosting a dinner and discussion with Loren Haarsma at the Fruited Plain in Sioux Center. RSVP to Carl Fictorie (carl.fictorie@dordt.edu) ASAP if you wish to attend.