Anthropocene lecture: repairing the world

The final event in this fall's very successful Anthropocene Lecture Series takes place tonight at 7 p.m in the Chapel. No scientific investigation can be complete without the inclusion of a moral perspective and tonight's lecture looks at the ways theology and science can work together:

The physical sciences tell us the what and the how regarding the condition of the earth, but the why question -- why should we engage in helping to repair our world -- is a matter seriously addressed by people of faith.  There are also many people of no faith equally concerned and willing simply because it is the right thing to do.  We trust science every day because it is based on facts and it improves the quality of our lives.  Good theology and good science make a powerful team in dealing with the condition of our home, the foremost issue of our future.

 Tonight's speaker is the Reverend Bill Coates, Jr., pastor at the First Baptist Church of Gainesville.

Congratulations and great job on the series to Dr. Mark Farmer, professor and chair of our biological sciences division in the Franklin College. Fantastic way to present these issues to our campus and community.