ADEQUACY OR ORTHODOXY? CHOOSING SIDES AT THE FRONTIER

Lindon Eaves; Lindon Eaves

doi:10.1111/j.1467-9744.1991.tb00903.x

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ADEQUACY OR ORTHODOXY? CHOOSING SIDES AT THE FRONTIER

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Abstract. Arthur Peacocke's seminal contribution to the dialogue between science and theology is considered along three dimensions: epistemology, anthropology, and the concept of God. It is suggested that his view of a “hierarchy of disciplines” (1) may not completely characterize the way theology interacts with science, and (2) could limit the creative friction between them. His emphasis on humans as “more than” DNA could result in an anthropology that fails to exploit insights that biology could shed on theological puzzles as the impact of genetics is more widely appreciated. His concept of God may also need to be modified more radically to express our understanding of nature in an age of genetics.

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evolution, biology, theological anthropology, genetics, DNA, God concept

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Eaves, L., (1991) “ADEQUACY OR ORTHODOXY? CHOOSING SIDES AT THE FRONTIER”, Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science 26(4), 495–503. doi: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9744.1991.tb00903.x

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Volume 26 • Issue 4 • December 1991

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Pages	495–503

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Published	1991-12-02

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