When: June 8, 2022, 2:45 pm - Wednesday

Where: Ezell 363

Session 2

Session Abstract

Christians have been having theologically based disputes about science for centuries. It’s only been in the past 50 years or so that extreme polarization linked to science and faith has begun to emerge in the American political climate. This roundtable brings together experts to explore the politicization of science. What is the current link between science and politics? How did American culture get to this point? What are potential paths forward? Following prepared comments from each panelist, dialogic interaction will uncover heuristic grist and trajectories for further research and exploration in future peer review or generative sessions.

Speakers

John Lewis and Amanda Ellis, Lipscomb University; Lubbock Christian University, Conveners

• Candice Ortbals-Wiser, Abilene Christian University, Political Science
• Lee Mayo, Lipscomb University, Philosophy
• Pedro Garcia, Ask and Wonder, Independent Scholar
• Amanda Nichols, Oklahoma Christian University, Chemistry and Physical Science
• Katharine Hayhoe, Nature Conservancy,