ZYGO Zygon® 0591-2385 1467-9744 10.1111/j.1467-9744.1994.tb00653.x WILDFLOWERS AND WONDER: A PASTOR'S WANDERINGS IN THE RELIGION‐SCIENCE WILDERNESS Jones Linda Jarchow 02 03 1994 29 1 10.1111/zygo.1994.29.issue-1 115 125

Abstract. In this paper, I explore, as a Christian and a parish pastor, what drew me into the religion‐science dialogue and what keeps me involved. Encounters with nature and readings of evolutionary theory answer some questions and raise others, especially questions about chance and the nature of God. I persist in my quest for understanding because creedal affirmations of God as Creator demand an examination of the relationship between God and the world, and because I want to proclaim the Christian message in a credible way to parishioners raised with a scientific worldview. Along the way I am reaping unexpected spiritual dividends.

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