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The tensions between science and Christianity are changing rapidly and becoming more politicized than ever. Is science reliable? Is science good? Why are so many Christians skeptical of science? Does faith have anything to offer the secular tech world? Research by historians and sociologists reveals long-term causes and dynamics of distrust, which today are amplified by misinformation, siloing, and the extreme politicization of our culture. Yet research shows the effectiveness of science narratives that affirm an active role for God and a special place for humans in creation. In a world of rising scientism, the Christian worldview gives a robust understanding of the human person that provides a necessary check on rising scientism. Conversations around faith and science are challenging, but researchers are finding communication methods that have proven effective in overcoming barriers and rebuilding trust. As Christians, we are called to follow Christ by loving those we disagree with, staying in conversation.

Deborah Haarsma is an astrophysicist, author, and the executive director of the International Network for Christian Higher Education. She served as President of BioLogos from 2013-2024, and is a frequent speaker on faith and science at universities, churches, and conferences. Her work appears in several books, including Four Views on Creation, Evolution, and Design and Christ and the Created Order. She wrote the book Origins with her husband and fellow scientist, Loren Haarsma, presenting the agreements and disagreements among Christians regarding the history of life and the universe. Previously, Haarsma had a 20-year career in astrophysics research and was professor and chair of the Physics & Astronomy department at Calvin University. She earned a PhD at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Bachelor degrees in physics and music at Bethel University in Minnesota.