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Both sessions are free and both are open to the public. The church is located at 330 N. Hubbard’s Lane between Westport and Brownsboro roads.
In his richly illustrated talk, Dowd will explore major themes of his 2007 book, Thank God for Evolution!, which has received endorsements from five Nobel laureates in science, as well as leaders across the religious spectrum, and which was featured in a 2008 issue of New York Times magazine.
Members of Horizon Readers, a book study group at St. Matthew’s, heard Dowd speak in Louisville at the Festival of Faith last November. After the group read and discussed his book, they recommended inviting him to speak.
In his book Dowd maintains that God’s revelation of his creation is ongoing through the discoveries of modern science, not something that ended with the closing of the canon of Holy Scripture.
Dowd’s goal is to show how our modern understanding of our 14-billion year old Universe, as given by mainstream science, builds bridges, provides guidance, and restores realistic hope for individuals and families, for humanity, and for the body of life as a whole.
In his book Dowd argues that it is now possible to view evolution as a spiritual process; that current science shows that evolution is not meaningless blind chance; that evolutionary insights can lead to greater personal fulfillment; and that aligning with evolutionary trends can guide activists and others hoping to make our world a better place.
An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, Dowd addresses concerns that Christians have about evolution, but hopes his book will appeal to all people of faith and of no faith. He believes that Thank God for Evolution! goes beyond the current debate to offer up a whole new way of thinking about science and religion.
You may find the New York Times article, June 15, 2008, on Dowd at his website, www.thankgodforevolution.com/
