Uncovering truth with faith and reason | Josh Loomis | TEDxNSU

Few topics have historically raised as much hostile debate as the apparent incompatibility between faith and science. As science continues to unravel the mysteries of the natural world at an unprecedented pace, many in the faith community have responded by rejecting any finding that they perceive as contradictory to what is found in their religious texts. This has unfortunately created a situation in which many feel forced to make a choice to either follow the word of God or embrace the theories and findings of science. The purpose of this talk is to dispel the myth that faith and science are contradictory and to instead show that they actually complement one another as they both seek to find truth.

Joshua S. Loomis, Ph.D., is an associate professor in NSU’s Farquhar College of Arts and Sciences. While earning his doctoral degree at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, he worked primarily on dissecting the mechanisms by which herpes viruses assemble into new particles. His post-doctoral project at the University of Miami was focused on the generation and utilization of oncolytic viruses as a potential treatment for breast cancer. When he joined NSU in 2005, Loomis began teaching a variety of molecular-based courses, including freshman biology, genetics, cellular and molecular biology, immunology, and microbial pathogenesis. His current research interests are focused on characterizing the molecular mechanisms of antiviral agents and the isolation of novel biochemical products from aquatic microorganisms. A devout Christian, he has been actively involved in his church for more than 25 years.

[yellowSmileyFacee]

Correction:
Science=Truth
Religion= -Truth- Belief
Alternatively, "Truth", is also acceptable.

[valeriemunoz]

Wonderful professor, intelligent man, and a very interesting take on everything!

[josephpaolelli]

Excellent commentary! Thanks for posting.

[connersyoutube]

Evolution and the Bible are absolutely not comparable. Serious reinterpretation is the only way.

[badiawechky]

The fish is also used as symbol for christians who live in countries where Christianity is forbidden. People who are christian carry or show the symbol. I
grew up in such a society

[HeavenBound]

When we finally understand where we are, physically IN God, then we can finally understand how He's also within us. Only the Spirit can reveal these things. If we ask the questions and truly wait for HIS response, not a man's, the truth is revealed. He will answer each of us if we listen. When we seek these things, it helps to search for God's fingerprint as well. It's everywhere!!! Science proves God, just as God proves science. We will never be able to separate these two truths. :) PEACE and LOVE!
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[xPow-]

Its funny the he uses the Mona Lisa as an example of beauty that is not in a scientific domain. From what I understand, Leonardo da Vinci painted it using scientific analytics of anatomy and human expression.

[charlesmoran]

Dr Loomis, Great video. So is your god derived from the Bible?

[jeffreyweekley]

First he says it can't be done then turns right around in the next breath and says it can be done ; a waste of time watching this !