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Extending the Resource Network for the Science and Religion Dialogue
Hamilton Area Science & Religion Forum (CSCA Local Section)
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Formally organized as a local section of the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation, this group engages scientists in medicine, biology, chemistry, physics, with psychologists, theologians, philosophers, and educators with an active interest in exploring and promoting the dialogue between science and faith. The core planners engage in ongoing dialogue and planning to host major internationally-known speakers as a catalyst for bringing surrounding religious communities, ministerial groups, academic communities, and interested members of the general public into membership. Attracting a diverse audience, and the accompanying potential for increased membership, is a foundational goal of the society. Events provide a model for dialogue and provide a catalyst for greater exploratory interaction between members. Proposed subjects include integrating science and Christian faith; cosmology; life, design, and evolution; science and human nature; and environmental concerns. Regular meetings focus on mentoring for faculty and students in the sciences; generating position papers and policy statements; organizing and planning essay competitions for students; and hosting focus groups for area churches and national church commissions. Recordings of talks, interviews, and group discussions are available to provide further resources to members and others interested in hosting discussions outside of the main group’s activities. The society will maintain a website as a subsection of the main CSCA site. Matching funds are provided by the Canadian Scientific and Christian Affiliation.