If you're an educated person of faith, you've spent some time mulling the questions that invariably arrive when science enters the discussion. I have these sorts of conversations weekly with students, and they are (pleasantly) surprised when they discover that faith, in my estimation, does not mean turning a blind eye to science.
If all truth is God's truth, this includes the truth scientists uncover about our universe. I do not fear scientific inquiry or discovery; I relish it. Such discovery awakens my wonder in the universe. It bolsters my faith in God; it does not challenge it. (I am in the midst of reading Kevin Kelly's What Technology Wants and am looking forward to theologically discussing it.)
I mention these things because I was pleased to see the creation of The Colossian Forum, a group of thoughtful Christians (including James K.A. Smith, whom I am increasingly convinced is the most important American intellectual alive) allowing faith and science to have an honest conversation.
Take a look at their promotional video, and I think you'll agree that some good discoveries are in the near future.
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Yay science! Yay God!
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