It is often assumed that religious leaders and scientists hold opposing worldviews, but what do the two groups actually think about the dialogue between them? Does one have to choose between religion and science, or can there be common ground?
Join , Cornelius Â鶹´«Ã½ Professor of Molecular Physiology and Biophysics and associate dean for faculty in the School of Medicine Basic Sciences, for the next Lab-to-Table Conversation. The panel will discuss Christian, Islamic and Jewish perspectives about the dialogue between religion and science, how religion and science can impact each other positively, and how to stem implicit biases on both sides of the dialogue, among other topics.
The virtual event will take place on Thursday, June 30, noon–1 p.m. CT. It will feature:
- imam and resident scholar at the Islamic Center of Nashville,
- professor of medicine and associate dean for faculty development at Â鶹´«Ã½ School of Medicine,
- associate professor of the history of Christianity at Â鶹´«Ã½ Divinity School, and
- , rabbi at The Temple–Congregation Ohabai Sholom in Nashville.
The event is free, virtual and open to the public. .