Chemical Evolution: Science…Or…Faith? Perspectives on Chemical Evolution: A Crit

Chemical Evolution: Science…Or…Faith?
Perspectives on Chemical Evolution: A Critical Analysis (formerly Science News Report)
Read the four papers from the links provided in the Directions. In a two-to-three page report,
summarize the main points of the four references, and evaluate the information in light of your own
Christian worldview to respond to the following question: Does the presence of the complex
biochemistry found within living organisms require an Intelligent Designer?
Some of the articles are scientifically difficult, while some are written to a more general audience, but
you should now have sufficient background from this class to at least interpret the main points of all of
the readings. You are not expected to fully understand the articles (especially the first one!) This
assignment asks you to reinterpret difficult scientific information into a more general form that you
could share will other church members, who may not have the scientific background you do!
The review should include:
a) A summary of the main points discussed in each of the articles. (10 points)
b) An analysis of the primary question from multiple points-of-view. How do the various
groups interpret the data? Do all groups agree on the question, or what are various different
positions? (10 points)
c) Why do the various groups see this information as important? How might they use this
information to solve problems facing us today? (10 points)
d) How do you interpret the data from within a Christian worldview? How do you as a
Christian answer the question? How can Christians use this information to make decisions or
solve problems? Should Christians even discuss these types of questions, or should we just leave
them to the scientists? (15 points)
The desired format of the written part is:
a) Third person (Do not use: we or I)
b) Two-to-three pages (limit yourselves to 3 pages)
c) Format references using a style that is appropriate for your discipline (MLA, APA, etc.)
(Remember, you have four sources, so reference them in the paper!) (5 points)
d) Double space, typed document