Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep7 Speakers include Professor Jim McManus and Professor Daniela de Angelis. Jim is a Generation Q Fellow, Director of Public Health at Hertfordshire County Council and Interim President of the Association of Directors of Public Health. Jim is Lead for Population Health for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System and is an Honorary Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. Jim is a Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Scientist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society.  He led ADPH policy work on local outbreak plans and covid-19 suppression including ADPH ‘Living Safely with Covid’ policy papers. Jim co-created the national public mental health collaborative for Covid-19 and co-chaired the national review of suicide prevention plans in England. He has just completed three years as Chair of the Behavioural Science and Public Health Network and was a co-author of the National Strategy for Behavioural Science in Public Health. He was a member of the national Faith Taskforce on Covid and is a member of the Oversight Group for the National HIV Strategy.  Daniela is Professor of Statistical Science for Health at the University of Cambridge in the Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Deputy Director and Programme Leader at the Medical Research Council Biostatistics Unit (MRC-BSU). At the BSU, Daniela has overall responsibility for the research theme “Statistical methods Using data Resources to improve Population Health” and leads the research programme on ‘Evidence synthesis to inform population health-related decision making’. Daniela has over 25 years of experience of working at the interface between statistics and infectious disease epidemiology, focusing on the development of statistical methods for the characterisation of epidemics, including natural history, burden and prediction of future evolution, informing the implementation and evaluation of public health policies. Daniela is member of a number of local/national/international scientific advisory groups such as NICE, WHO, and UNAIDS and collaborates widely with health agencies nationally and internationally. She is also currently a member of SPI-M (Scientific Pandemic Influenza Advisory Committee, subgroup on Modelling), which reports into SAGE; member of the Modelling and Analytics Board for the NHSx Covid 19 App; and member of the Royal Statistical Society Task Force for Covid-19. Daniela also recently won the University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Award for Impact and Engagement, in the Established Academic category.

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep7 Speakers include Professor Jim McManus and Professor Daniela de Angelis. Jim is a Generation Q Fellow, Director of Public Health at Hertfordshire County Council and Interim President of the Association of Directors of Public Health. Jim is Lead for Population Health for the Hertfordshire and West Essex Integrated Care System and is an Honorary Vice-President of the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health. Jim is a Chartered Psychologist, Chartered Scientist and Fellow of the British Psychological Society.  He led ADPH policy work on local outbreak plans and covid-19 suppression including ADPH ‘Living Safely with Covid’ policy papers. Jim co-created the national public mental health collaborative for Covid-19 and co-chaired the national review of suicide prevention plans in England. He has just completed three years as Chair of the Behavioural Science and Public Health Network and was a co-author of the National Strategy for Behavioural Science in Public Health. He was a member of the national Faith Taskforce on Covid and is a member of the Oversight Group for the National HIV Strategy.  Daniela is Professor of Statistical Science for Health at the University of Cambridge in the Department of Primary Care and Public Health, Deputy Director and Programme Leader at the Medical Research Council Biostatistics Unit (MRC-BSU). At the BSU, Daniela has overall responsibility for the research theme “Statistical methods Using data Resources to improve Population Health” and leads the research programme on ‘Evidence synthesis to inform population health-related decision making’. Daniela has over 25 years of experience of working at the interface between statistics and infectious disease epidemiology, focusing on the development of statistical methods for the characterisation of epidemics, including natural history, burden and prediction of future evolution, informing the implementation and evaluation of public health policies. Daniela is member of a number of local/national/international scientific advisory groups such as NICE, WHO, and UNAIDS and collaborates widely with health agencies nationally and internationally. She is also currently a member of SPI-M (Scientific Pandemic Influenza Advisory Committee, subgroup on Modelling), which reports into SAGE; member of the Modelling and Analytics Board for the NHSx Covid 19 App; and member of the Royal Statistical Society Task Force for Covid-19. Daniela also recently won the University of Cambridge Vice-Chancellor Award for Impact and Engagement, in the Established Academic category.

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep7

Parish: St Dominic's Priory, London Episode 6 – Begins broadcasting on June 24 (Friday) at 8:30pm, June 26  (Sunday) at 4pm and June 27 (Monday) at 10pm Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep6 Speakers include Fr. Robert Verrill and Dr. Maria Ubiali. Fr. Robert is an English Dominican Friar who was ordained to the priesthood in 2012. He came to Baylor in 2016 after completing an MA in Philosophy at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California. Before joining the Dominican Order, he studied mathematics at Cambridge in England and completed a doctorate. He is particularly interested in trying to understand modern physics from a Thomistic perspective. Maria read Physics at the Università degli Studi of Milan, in Italy, gaining a First-Class Honours degree. In 2006 she moved to Edinburgh to study for a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics. She obtained a joint doctoral degree from the University of Edinburgh and the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. She then moved to Aachen, Germany, for her first postdoc in 2010. She was awarded a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellowship in October 2016 and in 2017 became Lecturer in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep6/

Parish: St Dominic's Priory, London Episode 6 – Begins broadcasting on June 24 (Friday) at 8:30pm, June 26  (Sunday) at 4pm and June 27 (Monday) at 10pm Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep6 Speakers include Fr. Robert Verrill and Dr. Maria Ubiali. Fr. Robert is an English Dominican Friar who was ordained to the priesthood in 2012. He came to Baylor in 2016 after completing an MA in Philosophy at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology in Berkeley, California. Before joining the Dominican Order, he studied mathematics at Cambridge in England and completed a doctorate. He is particularly interested in trying to understand modern physics from a Thomistic perspective. Maria read Physics at the Università degli Studi of Milan, in Italy, gaining a First-Class Honours degree. In 2006 she moved to Edinburgh to study for a PhD in Theoretical Particle Physics. She obtained a joint doctoral degree from the University of Edinburgh and the Université Catholique de Louvain, Belgium. She then moved to Aachen, Germany, for her first postdoc in 2010. She was awarded a Royal Society Dorothy Hodgkin Research Fellowship in October 2016 and in 2017 became Lecturer in the Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep6/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep6/</a>

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep6

Parish: St Bede’s Catholic Church, Clapham, London Episode 5 – Begins broadcasting on June 17 (Friday) at 8:30pm, June 19 (Sunday) at 4pm and June 20 (Monday) at 10pm Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep5 Speakers included Fr. Robert Gay and Dr. Szymon Stelter.  Robert teaches moral theology and bioethics at Blackfriars Hall and Studium. He is a Governor of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, and is a member of the Advisory Board for a Catholic Investment Fund. Fr Robert was elected Prior to the Holy Spirit Priory, Oxford, in May 2018. He is also JCR Chaplain and Welfare Officer, providing pastoral and spiritual support to Hall and Studium students.  Fr Robert studied biological sciences at Wye College, University of London, before going on to do his doctorate in Plant Physiology at the University of Glasgow. He studied Philosophy and Theology at Blackfriars Studium, and bioethics and medical law at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham. His academic interests include the ethics of persistent vegetative state, ethical issues at the end of life, and the use of Thomistic virtue ethics in bioethics.  Szmon is a research scientist working in the biotechnology industry in Cambridge. He obtained his PhD in Molecular Immunology from St George’s, University of London. Szymon is involved in many evangelising initiatives, like The Word on Fire Institute and Catholic Voices. He also leads a group for young Catholic adults in the local parish. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep5/

Parish: St Bede’s Catholic Church, Clapham, London Episode 5 – Begins broadcasting on June 17 (Friday) at 8:30pm, June 19 (Sunday) at 4pm and June 20 (Monday) at 10pm Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep5 Speakers included Fr. Robert Gay and Dr. Szymon Stelter.  Robert teaches moral theology and bioethics at Blackfriars Hall and Studium. He is a Governor of the Anscombe Bioethics Centre, and is a member of the Advisory Board for a Catholic Investment Fund. Fr Robert was elected Prior to the Holy Spirit Priory, Oxford, in May 2018. He is also JCR Chaplain and Welfare Officer, providing pastoral and spiritual support to Hall and Studium students.  Fr Robert studied biological sciences at Wye College, University of London, before going on to do his doctorate in Plant Physiology at the University of Glasgow. He studied Philosophy and Theology at Blackfriars Studium, and bioethics and medical law at St. Mary’s University, Twickenham. His academic interests include the ethics of persistent vegetative state, ethical issues at the end of life, and the use of Thomistic virtue ethics in bioethics.  Szmon is a research scientist working in the biotechnology industry in Cambridge. He obtained his PhD in Molecular Immunology from St George’s, University of London. Szymon is involved in many evangelising initiatives, like The Word on Fire Institute and Catholic Voices. He also leads a group for young Catholic adults in the local parish. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep5/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep5/</a>

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep5

Parish: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Joseph, Battersea, London Episode 4 – Broadcasts on June 11 (Friday) at 8:30pm, June 13 (Sunday) at 4pm and June 15 (Monday) at 10pm Speakers included Dr Charles Wilson and Giacomo Casale. Charles is a leading expert on breast, colorectal and anal malignancy. He has led the development of new radiotherapy techniques, most recently the radioembolisation with Yttrium particles for inoperable liver metastases resulting in Addenbrooke’s becoming a nationally accredited centre. He has been the local principal investigator for several national clinical trials in systemic therapy for breast and colorectal cancer. Giacomo graduated with a BSc in Biochemistry from Imperial College London in 2020. As an undergraduate, he spent a year in the Pintacuda lab at the Very High Field NMR Centre (CRMN) in Lyon, France, where he worked on the characterisation of membrane proteins by solid-state NMR. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep4/

Parish: Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Saint Joseph, Battersea, London Episode 4 – Broadcasts on June 11 (Friday) at 8:30pm, June 13 (Sunday) at 4pm and June 15 (Monday) at 10pm Speakers included Dr Charles Wilson and Giacomo Casale. Charles is a leading expert on breast, colorectal and anal malignancy. He has led the development of new radiotherapy techniques, most recently the radioembolisation with Yttrium particles for inoperable liver metastases resulting in Addenbrooke’s becoming a nationally accredited centre. He has been the local principal investigator for several national clinical trials in systemic therapy for breast and colorectal cancer. Giacomo graduated with a BSc in Biochemistry from Imperial College London in 2020. As an undergraduate, he spent a year in the Pintacuda lab at the Very High Field NMR Centre (CRMN) in Lyon, France, where he worked on the characterisation of membrane proteins by solid-state NMR. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep4/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep4/</a>

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep4

Parish: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Battersea, London Speakers included Professor Mike Kelly and Sofia Carozza.  Mike is the Emeritus Prince Philip Professor of Technology at the University of Cambridge since 2016, having held that post since 1 September 2002. He was awarded a 1999 Royal Academy of Engineering Silver Medal for contributions to quantum semiconductor devices and in particular their manufacturability and the 2006 Hughes Medal of the Royal Society for the exploitation of novel transport phenomena in semiconductors in practical electronic systems.  Sofia is a doctoral candidate in neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. In her current research, she is using neuroimaging and computational modelling to explore how early experiences of adversity affect child brain development.   We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep3/

Parish: Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Battersea, London Speakers included Professor Mike Kelly and Sofia Carozza.  Mike is the Emeritus Prince Philip Professor of Technology at the University of Cambridge since 2016, having held that post since 1 September 2002. He was awarded a 1999 Royal Academy of Engineering Silver Medal for contributions to quantum semiconductor devices and in particular their manufacturability and the 2006 Hughes Medal of the Royal Society for the exploitation of novel transport phenomena in semiconductors in practical electronic systems.  Sofia is a doctoral candidate in neuroscience at the University of Cambridge. In her current research, she is using neuroimaging and computational modelling to explore how early experiences of adversity affect child brain development.   We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep3/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep3/</a>

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep3

Parish: Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mayfair, London The speakers at the event were Fr Philip Miller and Miss Maria Findlay-Wilson. Fr Philip grew up in Kent, and then in St Albans, Herts, where he attended Nicholas Breakspear Catholic Secondary School. He studied Natural Sciences (Physics) at Cambridge as an undergraduate, and then for a PhD in radio-astronomy at the Cavendish Laboratory. He attended the Venerable English College, Rome, for his seminary formation, and was ordained in St Albans in September 1999. Since then, he has served in parishes and hospital ministry in Westminster diocese, most recently as Parish Priest of St Augustine’s, Hoddesdon.  Maria is the Head of Physics from Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep2/

Parish: Catholic Church of the Immaculate Conception, Mayfair, London The speakers at the event were Fr Philip Miller and Miss Maria Findlay-Wilson. Fr Philip grew up in Kent, and then in St Albans, Herts, where he attended Nicholas Breakspear Catholic Secondary School. He studied Natural Sciences (Physics) at Cambridge as an undergraduate, and then for a PhD in radio-astronomy at the Cavendish Laboratory. He attended the Venerable English College, Rome, for his seminary formation, and was ordained in St Albans in September 1999. Since then, he has served in parishes and hospital ministry in Westminster diocese, most recently as Parish Priest of St Augustine’s, Hoddesdon.  Maria is the Head of Physics from Nicholas Breakspear Catholic School. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep2/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep2/</a>

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep2

Parish: Our Lady of The Assumption and The English Martyrs, Cambridge The speakers at the event were Prof. Robert Turner and Dr. Mihnea Turcanu. Robert is a British neuroscientist, physicist, and social anthropologist. He has been a director and professor at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, and is an internationally recognized expert in brain physics and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Mihnea pursued a PhD in biomedical engineering at the University of Glasgow where he specialized in ultrasound-mediated targeted drug delivery technology. He is currently a research associate at the university of Leuven, Belgium where he has been using AI technology to enhance ultrasound imaging that is used in radiotherapy cancer treatments. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep1/

Parish: Our Lady of The Assumption and The English Martyrs, Cambridge The speakers at the event were Prof. Robert Turner and Dr. Mihnea Turcanu. Robert is a British neuroscientist, physicist, and social anthropologist. He has been a director and professor at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences in Leipzig, Germany, and is an internationally recognized expert in brain physics and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Mihnea pursued a PhD in biomedical engineering at the University of Glasgow where he specialized in ultrasound-mediated targeted drug delivery technology. He is currently a research associate at the university of Leuven, Belgium where he has been using AI technology to enhance ultrasound imaging that is used in radiotherapy cancer treatments. We thank ECLAS for their generosity to make our tour to parishes possible. If you would like to get in touch, email: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep1/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-on-tour-season-3-faith-journeys-in-science-ep1/</a>

Science and Faith on Tour - Season 3 - Faith Journeys in Science - Ep1

Maria England

Natural Evil In episode 8, the last episode of this series, we invited two speakers: Dr Vinoth Ramachandra, theologian, author and speaker, with a doctorate in nuclear engineering and Prof. Daniela De Angelis, a statistical scientist working in public health to talk about Natural Evil. We learned what the difference between natural and moral evil is, what the “problem of evil” is, creating vs permitting evil and how we are to understand the plagues in the book of Exodus. Prof De Angelis also shared with us what her personal experience has been like as part of the Royal Statistical Society Task Force for COVID-19. We also had a chance to comment on an interview Stephen Fry did a few years ago that went viral (linked below in resources) and C.S. Lewis’ struggle to find consolation after the death of his wife from cancer in ‘A Grief Observed’. Why did God not create a world so perfect that no evil could exist in it? Get in touch: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-8-natural-evil/

Natural Evil In episode 8, the last episode of this series, we invited two speakers: Dr Vinoth Ramachandra, theologian, author and speaker, with a doctorate in nuclear engineering and Prof. Daniela De Angelis, a statistical scientist working in public health to talk about Natural Evil. We learned what the difference between natural and moral evil is, what the “problem of evil” is, creating vs permitting evil and how we are to understand the plagues in the book of Exodus. Prof De Angelis also shared with us what her personal experience has been like as part of the Royal Statistical Society Task Force for COVID-19. We also had a chance to comment on an interview Stephen Fry did a few years ago that went viral (linked below in resources) and C.S. Lewis’ struggle to find consolation after the death of his wife from cancer in ‘A Grief Observed’. Why did God not create a world so perfect that no evil could exist in it? Get in touch: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-8-natural-evil/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-8-natural-evil/</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep8

Faith and Reason: can a scientist believe? Throughout series 1 and 2 we have looked at many different areas where science and religion may seem to contradict each other, e.g creation and evolution, cosmology, neuroscience of religious beliefs, miracles... In episode 7 of this series, we will be looking at something more fundamental: What is faith?, What is reason? How do they relate? Are science and religion fundamentally at odds with each other?  We will also take a closer look at the rise of new atheism within scientific circles and how we can explain our faith in an increasingly rationalistic culture. In order to discuss these topics, and many more, we have invited two speakers: Fr Andrew Pinsent, physicist and Catholic priest, and Prof Stephen Bullivant, Professor of Theology and the Sociology of Religion. Is there a space for faith-based claims in a rational mind? Get in touch: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-7-faith-and-reason-can-a-scientist-believe/

Faith and Reason: can a scientist believe? Throughout series 1 and 2 we have looked at many different areas where science and religion may seem to contradict each other, e.g creation and evolution, cosmology, neuroscience of religious beliefs, miracles... In episode 7 of this series, we will be looking at something more fundamental: What is faith?, What is reason? How do they relate? Are science and religion fundamentally at odds with each other?  We will also take a closer look at the rise of new atheism within scientific circles and how we can explain our faith in an increasingly rationalistic culture. In order to discuss these topics, and many more, we have invited two speakers: Fr Andrew Pinsent, physicist and Catholic priest, and Prof Stephen Bullivant, Professor of Theology and the Sociology of Religion. Is there a space for faith-based claims in a rational mind? Get in touch: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-7-faith-and-reason-can-a-scientist-believe/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-7-faith-and-reason-can-a-scientist-believe/</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep7

God, Humans and Artificial Intelligence In episode 6 of this series, we looked into the status quo of Artificial Intelligence and outweighed potential dangers and benefits for our society. Alongside our theological advisor Fr Robert Verill, we were investigating many ethical questions regarding Artificial Intelligence from a faith perspective with Ilyas Khan KSG, CEO of Cambridge Quantum Computing, and Matthew Johnson, research scientist at Microsoft. Can Artificial Intelligence develop consciousness and what kind of theological questions would that raise? In this context, what does it really mean to be made in God's image? Get in touch: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-6-god-humans-and-artificial-intelligence/

God, Humans and Artificial Intelligence In episode 6 of this series, we looked into the status quo of Artificial Intelligence and outweighed potential dangers and benefits for our society. Alongside our theological advisor Fr Robert Verill, we were investigating many ethical questions regarding Artificial Intelligence from a faith perspective with Ilyas Khan KSG, CEO of Cambridge Quantum Computing, and Matthew Johnson, research scientist at Microsoft. Can Artificial Intelligence develop consciousness and what kind of theological questions would that raise? In this context, what does it really mean to be made in God's image? Get in touch: <a href="mailto:scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk">scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk</a> Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-6-god-humans-and-artificial-intelligence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-6-god-humans-and-artificial-intelligence/</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep6

Tune in to our new Science and Faith programme on Radio Maria England (www.RadioMariaEngland.uk). We will be covering topics such as mental health, Care for our Common Home, reductionism, Artificial Intelligence, nutrition, mathematics, and many more. Several guests are world-renowned leading scientists or theologians from universities around the world. https://radiomariaengland.uk/about/programmes/science-and-faith/scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk

Mental health, faith and wellbeing In episode 5 of this series, we explored mental health with insights from science, philosophy and theology. We had the honour and pleasure to have two guest speakers: consultant psychiatrist Dr T. Ayodele Ajayi and assistant psychologist Julia Szacilo. We discussed some of the ways mental health difficulties arise, the role genetics and environmental factors play, the wealth of job roles as well as how mental health professionals look after themselves. We also talked about how a decision about treatment is made, developing virtue, and increasing trust in God in the face of adversity. Finally, we asked whether we should be seeking Christian professionals and we touched on how we can support our loved ones. Where is God in the midst of the struggle? Get in touch: scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-4-mental-health-faith-and-wellbeing/

Mental health, faith and wellbeing In episode 5 of this series, we explored mental health with insights from science, philosophy and theology. We had the honour and pleasure to have two guest speakers: consultant psychiatrist Dr T. Ayodele Ajayi and assistant psychologist Julia Szacilo. We discussed some of the ways mental health difficulties arise, the role genetics and environmental factors play, the wealth of job roles as well as how mental health professionals look after themselves. We also talked about how a decision about treatment is made, developing virtue, and increasing trust in God in the face of adversity. Finally, we asked whether we should be seeking Christian professionals and we touched on how we can support our loved ones. Where is God in the midst of the struggle? Get in touch: <a href="mailto:scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk">scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk</a> Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-4-mental-health-faith-and-wellbeing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-4-mental-health-faith-and-wellbeing/</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep5

God and Mathematics: Truth and Beauty In episode 4 of this series, we explored the realm of mathematics and investigated what Maths can tell us about God. We had the honour and pleasure to host Prof Francis Su who, alongside Fr Robert Verrill, gave us a fascinating insight into the beautiful complexity of mathematics. They talked about what inspired them to study that discipline, whether there’s beauty to be found in mathematics, the limits what mathematics can tell us about the world, great mathematicians, and Biblical numerology among others. Does God have to follow the laws of logic or can He contradict himself? Can God make a stone so heavy that he cannot lift it Himself? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-4-god-and-mathematics-truth-and-beauty/

God and Mathematics: Truth and Beauty In episode 4 of this series, we explored the realm of mathematics and investigated what Maths can tell us about God. We had the honour and pleasure to host Prof Francis Su who, alongside Fr Robert Verrill, gave us a fascinating insight into the beautiful complexity of mathematics. They talked about what inspired them to study that discipline, whether there’s beauty to be found in mathematics, the limits what mathematics can tell us about the world, great mathematicians, and Biblical numerology among others. Does God have to follow the laws of logic or can He contradict himself? Can God make a stone so heavy that he cannot lift it Himself? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-4-god-and-mathematics-truth-and-beauty/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-4-god-and-mathematics-truth-and-beauty/</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep4

Subdue the Earth: Catholics and the Environment In episode three of our series, we delved into what our relationship with God and our global neighbour has to do with the care for the environment and how today’s climate crisis fits into the much broader picture of the story of salvation for us as Christians. To help us answer those questions, we were very fortunate to host Sr Margaret Atkins, an Augustinian Canoness specialising in faith, ethics and ecology, and Xavier de Bénazé, a Jesuit and newly-appointed deacon building bridges between Ecology and Theology. What’s climate change all about and why is it so important? What are some of the key ideas Pope Francis discusses in Laudato Si’ that can help us better understand our relationship with the environment and our care for it? How do we act responsibly  at different levels: World - Community - Family? Ultimately, how does care for the environment connect to the story of salvation? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-3-subdue-the-earth-catholics-and-the-environment/

Subdue the Earth: Catholics and the Environment In episode three of our series, we delved into what our relationship with God and our global neighbour has to do with the care for the environment and how today’s climate crisis fits into the much broader picture of the story of salvation for us as Christians. To help us answer those questions, we were very fortunate to host Sr Margaret Atkins, an Augustinian Canoness specialising in faith, ethics and ecology, and Xavier de Bénazé, a Jesuit and newly-appointed deacon building bridges between Ecology and Theology. What’s climate change all about and why is it so important? What are some of the key ideas Pope Francis discusses in Laudato Si’ that can help us better understand our relationship with the environment and our care for it? How do we act responsibly  at different levels: World - Community - Family? Ultimately, how does care for the environment connect to the story of salvation? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-3-subdue-the-earth-catholics-and-the-environment/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-3-subdue-the-earth-catholics-and-the-environment/</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep3

Eating Catholic: Nutrition and Fasting In episode 2 of this series we explored whether a “Catholic approach to food” is possible and what that could look like, especially with regards to fasting and abstinence. We looked at fasting as a spiritual practice, how and why Christians do so until this day, and, of course, we delved into some of the science behind nutrition and food. In order to tackle these questions we have invited two guest speakers: Dr Elisabeth Corcoran, a functional medicine practitioner, and Prof Jay W. Richards, theologian and writer. My favourite quote in Prof Richard’s book Eat, Fast, Feast reads “We’re a pampered lot. Most of us have never gone a day without eating. We get shaky if we go more than four hours without a vanilla latte or yoghurt smoothie or granola bar or protein shake”. How should we decide what and how much to eat? When we hear scientific advice on what we should eat, what criteria are used to come up with this advice? As of Friday 16th September 2011 Catholics in England and Wales are required to abstain from meat on Fridays. What should one do about the next mouthful of a half-eaten ham sandwich upon realising it is indeed Friday? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH

Eating Catholic: Nutrition and Fasting In episode 2 of this series we explored whether a “Catholic approach to food” is possible and what that could look like, especially with regards to fasting and abstinence. We looked at fasting as a spiritual practice, how and why Christians do so until this day, and, of course, we delved into some of the science behind nutrition and food. In order to tackle these questions we have invited two guest speakers: Dr Elisabeth Corcoran, a functional medicine practitioner, and Prof Jay W. Richards, theologian and writer. My favourite quote in Prof Richard’s book Eat, Fast, Feast reads “We’re a pampered lot. Most of us have never gone a day without eating. We get shaky if we go more than four hours without a vanilla latte or yoghurt smoothie or granola bar or protein shake”. How should we decide what and how much to eat? When we hear scientific advice on what we should eat, what criteria are used to come up with this advice? As of Friday 16th September 2011 Catholics in England and Wales are required to abstain from meat on Fridays. What should one do about the next mouthful of a half-eaten ham sandwich upon realising it is indeed Friday? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep2

Reductionism The Science and Faith team are back with a brand new series! We kick off this season with an episode on reductionism. While reductionism has become an accepted term in academia, it is nowhere near to the way people live their lives. One would intuitively think that human existence is more than just physical existence - but where does that inner human desire come from? And is it true or just an illusion? We also explored whether Biology can be reduced to Physics, to what extent this approach is helpful for Science, what are the limitations of a reductionist way of thinking, and how God fits into this picture. In order to tackle those questions, and many more, we invited 2 guest speakers; Fr Mariusz Tabaczek a Dominican theologian specialising in science-theology dialogue and Professor Wilson Poon, physicist and Professor in Natural Philosophy. Are we nothing but a bunch of atoms? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-1-reductionism/ Resources Vatican Observatory Foundation: https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/ Christians in Science: https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/ Faraday Institute for Science and Religion: https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk Interactive Science and Faith workshops: https://gatbb.co.uk

Reductionism The Science and Faith team are back with a brand new series! We kick off this season with an episode on reductionism. While reductionism has become an accepted term in academia, it is nowhere near to the way people live their lives. One would intuitively think that human existence is more than just physical existence - but where does that inner human desire come from? And is it true or just an illusion? We also explored whether Biology can be reduced to Physics, to what extent this approach is helpful for Science, what are the limitations of a reductionist way of thinking, and how God fits into this picture. In order to tackle those questions, and many more, we invited 2 guest speakers; Fr Mariusz Tabaczek a Dominican theologian specialising in science-theology dialogue and Professor Wilson Poon, physicist and Professor in Natural Philosophy. Are we nothing but a bunch of atoms? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-1-reductionism/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/science-and-faith-season-2-episode-1-reductionism/</a> Resources Vatican Observatory Foundation: <a href="https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/</a> Christians in Science: <a href="https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/</a> Faraday Institute for Science and Religion: <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk</a> Interactive Science and Faith workshops: <a href="https://gatbb.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gatbb.co.uk</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S2 Ep1

Embryonic cells in research and medicine - Is the Church against progress? In episode eight of our Science and Faith series, we invited two guests, Prof. Paul Fairchild – a stem cell scientist and Professor of Immunology in Oxford, and Michael Wee – a Catholic bioethicist, to talk about the various types of stem cell research, how these differ from foetal tissue cell lines and their links to vaccine development. Prof. Fairchild explained the different ways of sourcing stem cells and what diseases the scientific community hopes to treat using them. We also talked with Michael about which of these sourcing methods would be morally preferable. In addition, we engaged in an interesting conversation about why it is important to read beyond sensationalist headlines, especially when a controversial scientific topic is involved. In fact, Richard Dawkins and Benedict XVI were the protagonists of this last segment. Then, we cross-examined Michael over the concerns Catholics have with regards to the use of drugs and vaccines developed using foetal cell lines, in particular we discussed ‘remote cooperation with evil’. Finally, Michael also commented on the Church’s stance on COVID-19 vaccines. Prof. Fairchild and Michael Wee found common ground but agreed to disagree about some of the moral aspects of the use of embryonic stem cells and foetal cell lines in research and medicine. Does the Church restrict or encourage stem cell research? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Resources The Anscombe Bioethics Centre: http://www.bioethics.org.uk Oxford Stem Cell Research Centre https://www.stemcells.ox.ac.uk Vatican Observatory Foundation https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/ Christians in Science https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/ Faraday Institute for Science and Religion https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk Interactive Science and Faith workshops https://gatbb.co.uk

Embryonic cells in research and medicine - Is the Church against progress? In episode eight of our Science and Faith series, we invited two guests, Prof. Paul Fairchild – a stem cell scientist and Professor of Immunology in Oxford, and Michael Wee – a Catholic bioethicist, to talk about the various types of stem cell research, how these differ from foetal tissue cell lines and their links to vaccine development. Prof. Fairchild explained the different ways of sourcing stem cells and what diseases the scientific community hopes to treat using them. We also talked with Michael about which of these sourcing methods would be morally preferable. In addition, we engaged in an interesting conversation about why it is important to read beyond sensationalist headlines, especially when a controversial scientific topic is involved. In fact, Richard Dawkins and Benedict XVI were the protagonists of this last segment. Then, we cross-examined Michael over the concerns Catholics have with regards to the use of drugs and vaccines developed using foetal cell lines, in particular we discussed ‘remote cooperation with evil’. Finally, Michael also commented on the Church’s stance on COVID-19 vaccines. Prof. Fairchild and Michael Wee found common ground but agreed to disagree about some of the moral aspects of the use of embryonic stem cells and foetal cell lines in research and medicine. Does the Church restrict or encourage stem cell research? Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Resources The Anscombe Bioethics Centre: <a href="http://www.bioethics.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.bioethics.org.uk</a> Oxford Stem Cell Research Centre <a href="https://www.stemcells.ox.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.stemcells.ox.ac.uk</a> Vatican Observatory Foundation <a href="https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/</a> Christians in Science <a href="https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/</a> Faraday Institute for Science and Religion <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk</a> Interactive Science and Faith workshops <a href="https://gatbb.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gatbb.co.uk</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S1 Ep8

Resurrection The Nicene Creed reads “...For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures…”. Inspired by the Risen Christ, we planned episode seven of the Science and Faith series around the greatness of this Biblical event. We invited Prof. Sir Colin Humphreys who told us about the astronomical, historical and theological research he does in his spare time which allowed him to revisit the dating of the events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection; in particular, The Last Supper. We felt very privileged as Prof. Humphreys shared with us a series of events from his professional career that he has never spoken about before. Despite the outstanding peer-reviews, he faced some opposition from within the infamous journal Nature, where his paper was finally published in 1983, but not allowed on the front cover of the Journal. Prof. Peter Wadhams and David Rolfe delighted us with an account of the historicity of The Shroud of Turin and how the scientific, as well as the Catholic, community received the initial evidence obtained from its study. We were able to discuss  various controversies associated with The Shroud and critically analyse whether any insight can be gained from this relic about the events of the Resurrection or even the glorious body of the Risen Christ. Finally, they updated us on current investigations and plans for the future. If you were called to be involved in a research team with access to the shroud, and were able to take samples again, what questions would you want to answer? What experiments would you carry out? Shroud Event: On Saturday April 3rd 2021, there will be an extraordinary veneration of the Shroud in the Turin Cathedral, which will be broadcast live around the world on television and on social media platforms: https://www.shroud.com/latebrak.htm Shop: Prof. Colin Humphreys’ The Mystery of the Last Supper: Reconstructing the Final Days of Jesus https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/mystery-last-supper-reconstructing-final-days-jesus?format=PB Prof. Peter Wadhams’  A Farewell to Ice https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/118212/peter-wadhams.html Resources: Vatican Observatory Foundation https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/ Christians in Science https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/ Faraday Institute for Science and Religion https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk Interactive Science and Faith workshops https://gatbb.co.uk

Resurrection The Nicene Creed reads “...For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate; he suffered death and was buried. On the third day he rose again in accordance with the Scriptures…”. Inspired by the Risen Christ, we planned episode seven of the Science and Faith series around the greatness of this Biblical event. We invited Prof. Sir Colin Humphreys who told us about the astronomical, historical and theological research he does in his spare time which allowed him to revisit the dating of the events surrounding Jesus’ death and resurrection; in particular, The Last Supper. We felt very privileged as Prof. Humphreys shared with us a series of events from his professional career that he has never spoken about before. Despite the outstanding peer-reviews, he faced some opposition from within the infamous journal Nature, where his paper was finally published in 1983, but not allowed on the front cover of the Journal. Prof. Peter Wadhams and David Rolfe delighted us with an account of the historicity of The Shroud of Turin and how the scientific, as well as the Catholic, community received the initial evidence obtained from its study. We were able to discuss  various controversies associated with The Shroud and critically analyse whether any insight can be gained from this relic about the events of the Resurrection or even the glorious body of the Risen Christ. Finally, they updated us on current investigations and plans for the future. If you were called to be involved in a research team with access to the shroud, and were able to take samples again, what questions would you want to answer? What experiments would you carry out? Shroud Event: On Saturday April 3rd 2021, there will be an extraordinary veneration of the Shroud in the Turin Cathedral, which will be broadcast live around the world on television and on social media platforms: <a href="https://www.shroud.com/latebrak.htm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shroud.com/latebrak.htm</a> Shop: Prof. Colin Humphreys’ The Mystery of the Last Supper: Reconstructing the Final Days of Jesus <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/mystery-last-supper-reconstructing-final-days-jesus?format=PB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/religion/biblical-studies-new-testament/mystery-last-supper-reconstructing-final-days-jesus?format=PB</a> Prof. Peter Wadhams’  A Farewell to Ice <a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/118212/peter-wadhams.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/118212/peter-wadhams.html</a> Resources: Vatican Observatory Foundation <a href="https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/</a> Christians in Science <a href="https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/</a> Faraday Institute for Science and Religion <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk</a> Interactive Science and Faith workshops <a href="https://gatbb.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gatbb.co.uk</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S1 Ep7

The Biology of Human Life In episode 6 of our Science and Faith series, we tackled questions around the biology of human life. We endeavoured to ask these questions from as many points of view as possible so we invited Prof. John Bryant (Professor Emeritus of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Exeter), Prof. Allison Krile Thornton (Assistant Professor of Philosophy,The University of South Alabama) and RME Science and Faith’s Catholic Advisor, Fr Robert Verrill. In the first half of the programme, we asked Prof. Bryant whether there is any agreed definition among biologists on what is meant by life and if there are situations where the definition of life is ambiguous. We were also interested to hear about the complexities of the meaning of the word ‘organism’, if a single-celled embryo is a human organism and whether it is a separate organism from a pregnant mother’s body. In the second half, dedicated to philosophy, Prof. Thornon briefly delved into schools of thought which would define ‘life’ very differently. This prompted a discussion about the soul and the distinction between a human being and a person. Finally, Fr Robert walked us through how the Catholic Church’s understanding of when life begins has changed over the centuries. He explained the concept of delayed harmonisation by St Thomas Aquinas. We also discussed scriptural passages on the beginning of life and personhood and what the dogma of the Immaculate Conception can tell us about the biology of life. When does human life begin? Broadcasts: Sunday 5pm, Wednesday 2am, Thursday 11am and Friday 9pm Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Listen on demand on your podcast platform of choice: https://anchor.fm/scienceandfaith1 Shop Prof. John Bryant https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Bang-Biology-where-God/dp/B08N3DLSL9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;qid=1615926492&amp;refinements=p_27%3AJohn+Bryant&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=John+Bryant Resources Vatican Observatory Foundation: https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/ Christians in Science: https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/ Faraday Institute for Science and Religion: https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk Interactive Science and Faith workshops: https://gatbb.co.uk

The Biology of Human Life In episode 6 of our Science and Faith series, we tackled questions around the biology of human life. We endeavoured to ask these questions from as many points of view as possible so we invited Prof. John Bryant (Professor Emeritus of Cell and Molecular Biology, University of Exeter), Prof. Allison Krile Thornton (Assistant Professor of Philosophy,The University of South Alabama) and RME Science and Faith’s Catholic Advisor, Fr Robert Verrill. In the first half of the programme, we asked Prof. Bryant whether there is any agreed definition among biologists on what is meant by life and if there are situations where the definition of life is ambiguous. We were also interested to hear about the complexities of the meaning of the word ‘organism’, if a single-celled embryo is a human organism and whether it is a separate organism from a pregnant mother’s body. In the second half, dedicated to philosophy, Prof. Thornon briefly delved into schools of thought which would define ‘life’ very differently. This prompted a discussion about the soul and the distinction between a human being and a person. Finally, Fr Robert walked us through how the Catholic Church’s understanding of when life begins has changed over the centuries. He explained the concept of delayed harmonisation by St Thomas Aquinas. We also discussed scriptural passages on the beginning of life and personhood and what the dogma of the Immaculate Conception can tell us about the biology of life. When does human life begin? Broadcasts: Sunday 5pm, Wednesday 2am, Thursday 11am and Friday 9pm Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Listen on demand on your podcast platform of choice: <a href="https://anchor.fm/scienceandfaith1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/scienceandfaith1</a> Shop Prof. John Bryant <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Bang-Biology-where-God/dp/B08N3DLSL9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;qid=1615926492&amp;refinements=p_27%3AJohn+Bryant&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=John+Bryant" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Big-Bang-Biology-where-God/dp/B08N3DLSL9/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&amp;qid=1615926492&amp;refinements=p_27%3AJohn+Bryant&amp;s=books&amp;sr=1-1&amp;text=John+Bryant</a> Resources Vatican Observatory Foundation: <a href="https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/</a> Christians in Science: <a href="https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/</a> Faraday Institute for Science and Religion: <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk</a> Interactive Science and Faith workshops: <a href="https://gatbb.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gatbb.co.uk</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S1 Ep6

Neuroscience, free will and faith In episode 5 of our Science and Faith series, we were joined by Dr Sarah Lane Ritchie (Lecturer in Theology &amp; Science at the University of Edinburgh), Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles (neurologist and ordained priest in the Church of England), and RME Science and Faith’s Catholic Advisor, Fr Robert Verrill. We started this programme with questions aimed at helping us understand the scope of neuroscience, its current big questions, main challenges and future developments. We were fascinated to hear from Prof. Coles about some of the anatomy and mechanisms of the organ central to our conversation, the human brain. It is a vastly complicated structure with different parts, all of them with distinct functions which, at the same time, work together as a whole. Dr Lane Ritchie and Prof. Coles walked us through the role that the brain plays in the conscious control of our actions, as well as different conceptualisations of free will, and, indeed, whether such a thing exists. These concepts were foundational for our section on consciousness and artificial intelligence. Later on, Prof. Coles shared his thoughts and research on near-death experiences. We concluded with Dr Lane Ritchie’s fascinating remarks about the emergence of religion, the nature of religious experiences and why they are interesting from the neural point of view. I am really just my brain? Is religion a mere by-product of our mind? Broadcasts: Sunday 5pm, Wednesday 2am, Thursday 11am and Friday 9pm Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Shop Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/medicine/neurology-and-clinical-neuroscience/neurology-and-religion?format=HB&amp;isbn=9781107082601 Dr Sarah Lane Ritchie: https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/religion/theology/divine-action-and-human-mind?format=HB Resources Vatican Observatory Foundation https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/ Christians in Science https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/ Faraday Institute for Science and Religion https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk Interactive Science and Faith workshops https://gatbb.co.uk

Neuroscience, free will and faith In episode 5 of our Science and Faith series, we were joined by Dr Sarah Lane Ritchie (Lecturer in Theology &amp; Science at the University of Edinburgh), Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles (neurologist and ordained priest in the Church of England), and RME Science and Faith’s Catholic Advisor, Fr Robert Verrill. We started this programme with questions aimed at helping us understand the scope of neuroscience, its current big questions, main challenges and future developments. We were fascinated to hear from Prof. Coles about some of the anatomy and mechanisms of the organ central to our conversation, the human brain. It is a vastly complicated structure with different parts, all of them with distinct functions which, at the same time, work together as a whole. Dr Lane Ritchie and Prof. Coles walked us through the role that the brain plays in the conscious control of our actions, as well as different conceptualisations of free will, and, indeed, whether such a thing exists. These concepts were foundational for our section on consciousness and artificial intelligence. Later on, Prof. Coles shared his thoughts and research on near-death experiences. We concluded with Dr Lane Ritchie’s fascinating remarks about the emergence of religion, the nature of religious experiences and why they are interesting from the neural point of view. I am really just my brain? Is religion a mere by-product of our mind? Broadcasts: Sunday 5pm, Wednesday 2am, Thursday 11am and Friday 9pm Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Shop Revd Prof. Alasdair Coles: <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/medicine/neurology-and-clinical-neuroscience/neurology-and-religion?format=HB&amp;isbn=9781107082601" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/medicine/neurology-and-clinical-neuroscience/neurology-and-religion?format=HB&amp;isbn=9781107082601</a> Dr Sarah Lane Ritchie: <a href="https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/religion/theology/divine-action-and-human-mind?format=HB" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cambridge.org/gb/academic/subjects/religion/theology/divine-action-and-human-mind?format=HB</a> Resources Vatican Observatory Foundation <a href="https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/</a> Christians in Science <a href="https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/</a> Faraday Institute for Science and Religion <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk</a> Interactive Science and Faith workshops <a href="https://gatbb.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gatbb.co.uk</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S1 Ep5

Miracles and Divine Action In episode four of our Science and Faith series, we discussed miracles: what they are, how they work, and whether it is reasonable to believe in Divine Action. To tackle these questions we invited three guests: Dr Alessandro de Franciscis – President of The Bureau of Medical Observations at Lourdes, Fr Michael Dodds – a Dominican friar and former Academic Dean at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, and Prof Daniel Bonevac – Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Generally, when people think about miracles they may recall some stories from the Bible. For example, the Resurrection, or the miracle when Jesus healed the paralytic in Capernaum. Hence, the first part of our conversation focused around our experts’ best-loved miracles and their significance. We learnt that the Catholic Church has a strict procedure to investigate and verify miracles. Dr de Franciscis explained how that unravels for healing cases at Lourdes. It was fascinating to hear that there were no medical relapses with regards to all the cases declared as ‘miracles’ in Lourdes. We also asked our panel of experts about the nature of miracles. In particular, if the belief that the physical world is governed by laws of nature makes it impossible to believe in miracles. One of the highlights of this segment was the discussion around what it means to think of miracles in terms of supernatural agency and how this is different from the way God acts in keeping natural things in existence. Has science made miracles unbelievable? Broadcasts: Sunday 5pm, Wednesday 2am, Thursday 11am and Friday 9pm. Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Shop Prof Daniel Bonevac’s: https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Daniel-Bonevac; https://www.waterstones.com/author/daniel-bonevac/33869 Fr Michael Dodds': https://www.waterstones.com/author/michael-j-dodds/1289198 Resources Virtual Visit Sanctuary of Lourdes https://www.lourdes-france.org/visite-virtuelle/ Vatican Observatory Foundation https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/ Christians in Science https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/ Faraday Institute for Science and Religion https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk Interactive Science and Faith workshops https://gatbb.co.uk

Miracles and Divine Action In episode four of our Science and Faith series, we discussed miracles: what they are, how they work, and whether it is reasonable to believe in Divine Action. To tackle these questions we invited three guests: Dr Alessandro de Franciscis – President of The Bureau of Medical Observations at Lourdes, Fr Michael Dodds – a Dominican friar and former Academic Dean at the Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology, and Prof Daniel Bonevac – Professor of Philosophy at the University of Texas at Austin. Generally, when people think about miracles they may recall some stories from the Bible. For example, the Resurrection, or the miracle when Jesus healed the paralytic in Capernaum. Hence, the first part of our conversation focused around our experts’ best-loved miracles and their significance. We learnt that the Catholic Church has a strict procedure to investigate and verify miracles. Dr de Franciscis explained how that unravels for healing cases at Lourdes. It was fascinating to hear that there were no medical relapses with regards to all the cases declared as ‘miracles’ in Lourdes. We also asked our panel of experts about the nature of miracles. In particular, if the belief that the physical world is governed by laws of nature makes it impossible to believe in miracles. One of the highlights of this segment was the discussion around what it means to think of miracles in terms of supernatural agency and how this is different from the way God acts in keeping natural things in existence. Has science made miracles unbelievable? Broadcasts: Sunday 5pm, Wednesday 2am, Thursday 11am and Friday 9pm. Get in touch: info@radiomariaengland.uk Facebook/Instagram: @radiomariaengland #RMESCIENCEANDFAITH Shop Prof Daniel Bonevac’s: <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Daniel-Bonevac" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bookdepository.com/author/Daniel-Bonevac</a>; <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/author/daniel-bonevac/33869" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.waterstones.com/author/daniel-bonevac/33869</a> Fr Michael Dodds': <a href="https://www.waterstones.com/author/michael-j-dodds/1289198" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.waterstones.com/author/michael-j-dodds/1289198</a> Resources Virtual Visit Sanctuary of Lourdes <a href="https://www.lourdes-france.org/visite-virtuelle/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.lourdes-france.org/visite-virtuelle/</a> Vatican Observatory Foundation <a href="https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.vofoundation.org/faith-and-science/about/</a> Christians in Science <a href="https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cis.org.uk/resources/</a> Faraday Institute for Science and Religion <a href="https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.faraday.cam.ac.uk</a> Interactive Science and Faith workshops <a href="https://gatbb.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://gatbb.co.uk</a>

Radio Maria England Science and Faith S1 Ep4

Tune in to our new Science and Faith programme on Radio Maria England (<a href="http://www.RadioMariaEngland.uk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.RadioMariaEngland.uk</a>). We will be covering topics such as mental health, Care for our Common Home, reductionism, Artificial Intelligence, nutrition, mathematics, and many more. Several guests are world-renowned leading scientists or theologians from universities around the world. <a href="https://radiomariaengland.uk/about/programmes/science-and-faith/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://radiomariaengland.uk/about/programmes/science-and-faith/</a> scienceandfaith@radiomariaengland.uk

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