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Issues in Science and Religion | Ian G. Barbour, Issues in Science and Religion

Ian G. Barbour’s book is a rarity in the area of science and religion, for the theme does not suffer at all, but benefits greatly from Barbour’s organization and presentation of problems. Barbour teaches modern physics, appears to be well versed in modern theology, and has a broad knowledge of history and philosophy.

The Clinic

Steve pulled open the heavy glass door to the clinic, walked in, stopped, took off his sunglasses, and rubbed the burning spots behind both ears. The army doctor had told him that rubbing or scratching…

Hired Man

Jake Dockson wore bib overalls 
and smelled of corrals and harness. 
He could lift three hundred pounds and 
handle the Jackson fork, but he 

The Day President Harding Came

Ever last jack man, woman, and papoose 
was down to the station to see the President 
come steaming in, smoke blowing, Panama waving
pleasure to ride your new train yessir nice 
country Senator Smoot Squint Indian howdaya do. 

November Freeze

                                    Not the birds ready 
nor I, nor the last petunias still warm 
against the house. In the dry fields 

Looking West from Cedar City, Utah

When Jed Smith passed us by, in 1826, 
The junipers made a rush down from the hills. 
They were cut back 
Before they got to the freeway. 

The Structure of Genesis, Chapter 1

The first chapter of the first book of the Bible is probably one of the most influential, derided, pervasive, debated, and misunderstood religious texts in our culture. Some light may be shed on its significance…

Geological Specimen Rejuvenates an Old Controversy

Under the title “Puzzling Fossils Unearthed,” the Deseret News of 13 June, 1968 reported the discovery of “a fossilized footprint” which was said to pose a “dilemma for geologists.” The discovery was made in the…