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Science and Mormonism have nearly always been on very friendly terms, with Church members sharing the deep conviction that, as expressed by former scientist and apostle Elder James E. Talmage, “within the gospel of Jesus Christ there is room and place for every truth thus far learned by man, or yet to be made known.” Subsequent Presidents and General Authorities of the Church have advanced similar views about the ultimate compatibility of religious and scientific truths and, with notably few exceptions, have maintained markedly positive attitudes toward both the methods and conclusions of mainstream science and the advance of modern technology.
The First Interpreter Science and Mormonism Symposium was held on November 9, 2013 with a focus on the topics of Cosmos, Earth, and Man (https://www.mormoninterpreter.com/events/2013-symposium-science-mormonism-cosmos-earth-man/). An expanded proceedings of this event will be published in March as Cosmos, Earth, and Man. Science and Mormonism 1 (Orem and Salt Lake City: The Interpreter Foundation and Eborn Books, 2016).
This second symposium will feature the personal perspectives of prominent scientists and scholars addressing the theme of “Body, Brain, Mind, and Spirit.” Speakers include Brother Guy Consolmagno, Jeffrey M. Bradshaw, Samuel M. Brown, James E. Faulconer, Brant A. Gardner, Ugo A. Perego, Daniel C. Peterson, Jani Radebaugh, Stephen H. Webb, and Camille Stilson Williams. Through presentations, panels, and interactive discussions, attendees will hear concise and colorful summaries of the state-of-the-art in research relating to these topics and will gain a deeper appreciation of the unique contributions of LDS doctrine to the ongoing conversation.
Date: March 12, 2016
Time: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Program & Schedule: Click here for full program and schedule of events
Place: Utah Valley University, Orem, Utah. Classroom Building, room 101.Click here for more location information.
Free and open to the public
Watch for additional details on www.mormoninterpreter.com
j. ClarkMarch 13, 2016
Will these talks be put online? Would love to see if they covered the origin of consciousness and thought as being the mind/spirit rather than the brain/body.
Bruce ChristensenMarch 8, 2016
Is there a reason why the author of "Proof of Heaven, A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife", by Dr. Eben Alexander, is not one of the presenters at this conference? He claims to be a scientist as well as a doctor and since his experience, has been writing and speaking vigorously about what he saw and felt so as to help people understand how science can be advanced through an understanding of consciousness, or awareness of the world of spirits.