by Bernie Dehler 12-18-07
I saw a TV interview with Alister McGrath (click here to watch for free on YouTube; it is 9 minutes). McGrath, pictured to the right, is a Professor of Historical Theology at Oxford University; click here to see McGrath's website.
Interviewer: Can you be a Christian and believe in evolution?
AM: Yes. But also get into “why are we here” where religion comes in. Science can’t answer these.
Interviewer: Dawkins says McGrath is riding his coat-tails.
AM: No, it is an important topic, and Dawkins can be less respectful than he should be.
Interviewer: Religion and violence today is very tight.
AM: Yes, same with Lennin and Stalin in Russia. Any worldview can lead to violence. We have to learn to live with each other.
Interviewer: How do you deal with evangelicals who think that God talks to President Bush.
AM: He would advise Pres. Bush to be sure God is talking to him; Jesus stands for peace.
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