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Friday, February 25 • 9:00am - 12:00pm
A Flat Earth, Dinosaurs, and the Divine: Can Religion and Science Get Along?

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This talk dispels caricatures of faithful flat-earthers, delves into the complex relationship between science and religion, and gives RE teachers of a framework for dialogue.

Secondary students often assume that Religion and Science are inextricably at odds. Even if they can't articulate exactly why, it is often taken for granted that a person of faith cannot embrace the scientific method and vice versa. This talk dispels caricatures of faithful flat-earthers, delves into the complex relationship between science and religion, considers seminal figures like Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Darwin, and Georges Lamaitre, and gives a framework for understanding how science and religion are not mutually exclusive.
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Gerard McLarney

Teacher, Elk Island Catholic Schools
Dr. McLarney teaches at St. Isidore’s Learning Center in Sherwood Park, AB., and serves as a sessional instructor at St. Joseph's College, University of Alberta. His academic interests include Religious Education, World Religions, Ancient and Modern Mythology, J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S... Read More →

Friday February 25, 2022 9:00am - 12:00pm MST
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  Religious & Moral Education, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12