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Calvin University Chimes

Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Biology department hosts play about Charles Darwin exploring science and faith

Biology department hosts play about Charles Darwin exploring science and faith

Katherine Benedict, Sci-Tech Editor
September 25, 2019

If Charles Darwin’s “On the Origin of Species” revealed the scientific truths behind the development of all living things, then the play “Mr. Darwin’s Tree” seeks to reveal truths behind Charles...

Open ocean fish display impressive biological cloaking

Natasha Strydhorst
December 4, 2015

Scientists and predators alike have long been confounded by ocean fish that seem to disappear from sight even in the open waters. Since last week, however, the former have determined how the invisibility...

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Sociology professor to study science/religion divide at Oxford

Josh Parks
April 16, 2015

In a month-long program at Oxford University this summer, 25 faculty members from the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities will meet to “bridge the two cultures of science and the humanities.” The...

Pope’s declaration on evolution actually not a doctrinal shift

Bethany Cok
November 6, 2014

There has long been a debate among Christians surrounding the idea of evolution, the Big Bang and the origins of life in the universe. This past Monday, Pope Francis weighed in on the controversy, saying...

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Opinion: Evolution needs more evidence

Bekah Coggin
March 7, 2014

Many Christians believe that a plain reading of Genesis is insufficient. Instead we take a non-historical reading and accept “theistic evolution.” We turn plain statements in Genesis and Romans into...

Scientific, not political, definition of evolution needed

Scientific, not political, definition of evolution needed

Peter Widitz
February 14, 2014

There are many views on how to define evolution. These often-conflicting definitions of evolution only add to the confusion that many people have about how to interpret the subject. Evolution is defined...

Calvin students respond to creation-evolution debate

Bekah Coggin
February 14, 2014

Not only did last week’s debate between Ken Ham and Bill Nye attract over three million viewers, but it also jumped to the top trending topic on both Facebook and Twitter. Over 70 media representatives...

Opinion: Faith and science do not have to be separate

Peter Widitz
February 13, 2014

The “battle royale” between science and religion is needlessly being forced upon society by factions that have something to gain from the struggle. The Scopes Monkey Trial was a political and public...

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