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Loren Haarsma Public Address 0 C. Fictorie 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.
by C. Fictorie
Monday, November 7, 2022
Janel Curry Lecture on Tuesday Nov. 7 0 C. Fictorie On Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 6:00 PM, the Prairie Chapter of the ASA is sponsoring the following lecture.   Christian Environmental Worldviews by Janel Curry, ASA President Janel Curry, President of the American Scientific Affiliation, will present a lecture on "Christian Environmental Worldviews"  Abstract: Religious worldviews impact views of nature, such as how people view the relationship among God, humans and nature, and how this affects our responses to climate change and natural disasters.  This presentation presents the elements in religious worldviews that seem to be prominent in shaping religious groups' response to public policy options for addressing environmental issues. Brief Bio of the speaker: Janel Curry obtained her PhD in geography from the University of Minnesota. She taught at Central College in Pella, IA and at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI in the areas of geography and environmental studies. Her areas of research have included environmental policy, religious worldviews and the environment, and women in leadership. This research has led to over 40 peer-reviewed publications. The talk will be on the campus of Northwestern College in the Vogel Room at the DeWitt Learning Center. Dinner will follow the lecture. See attached map for directions. Please RSVP to Carl Fictorie by 9 AM Monday, Nov. 6. In Christ,  Carl Fictorie Prairie Chapter President
by C. Fictorie
Thursday, November 2, 2023