One of the brightest thinkers in our world on the intersection between science and faith is Dr Stephen Meyer.  Dr Meyer is a Christian and holds a doctorate in the philosophy of science from Cambridge University. He is best known as a proponent of  “intelligent design”- the idea that the most coherent interpretation of modern scientific findings is that our world is the outcome of a transcendent intelligence, an assumption also at the root of all the major religions. “Intelligent design” makes specific challenges to science itself, but you don’t have to accept those challenges to appreciate the philosophical and intellectual value of Dr Meyer’s ideas. 

Dr Meyer is a joy to hear speak.  Eminently accessible, humble, fair minded, and well-versed in the history and philosophy of science as well as religion, he lays out his ideas with precision and elegance. Even if you don’t agree with him, it’s impossible not to come away respecting his intellectual integrity.  The video below was taped as part of a recent Science and Faith conference in Dallas TX.  The host of the show is Eric Metaxas, who developed “Socrates in the City”, a highly successful forum in NYC where thinkers present views on the great questions of life.  

The clip below is over an hour long, but rich with information on the most up to date scientific findings and how they relate to the question of God’s existence.  Well worth the time to listen. Enjoy!