Emmaus Conversation – Science and Christianity: Friends or Foes?

Emmaus Conversation is a space for people in Singapore to discuss, share, and wrestle with real questions of faith.

Our next conversation will discuss about Science and Christianity – are they Friends or Foes?

It is an unfortunate misconception—one that even Christians often hold—that Christianity is at odds with science.
Richard Dawkins, for example, argues that “religious faith is an especially potent silencer of rational calculation” because, by its very nature, “it discourages questioning.” Yet history tells a different story: far from being at odds, Christianity and science have shared a fertile relationship. This seminar will present a different perspective, highlighting the many positive influences Christianity has had on the development of modern science.

About Rev. Dr. David Tong

Rev. Dr. David Tong is a physicist and a Reformed theologian whose works sit at the intersection of science, theology, and philosophy. He holds a PhD in Experimental Physics from the University of Connecticut, alongside advanced theological training from Westminster Theological Seminary, including doctoral research in apologetics. Ordained as a pastor in the GRIl synod, he currently serves as the Rector of Calvin Institute of Technology while teaching theology and apologetics. With an academic background spanning physics, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and theology, he is deeply engaged in exploring how Christian faith and rigorous scientific inquiry can speak meaningfully to one another.

Come and join this conversation! Not blind faith. Not blind science. It is an open conversation with room for questions, dialogue, and careful thinking.

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