Suggested Interview Questions for Dr. Joan Roughgarden author of Evolution and Christian Faith
- What do you think about “teaching the controversy” in schools—that is, presenting both evolution and Intelligent Design?
- Does evolutionary biology draw any conclusions about the existence of God?
- Does the Bible have anything to say about evolution?
- As a Christian, what do you think is God’s role in evolution?
- Why do you call ID “junk religion”?
- Many people who are opposed to evolution have a problem with the idea that humans descended from apes. Could you enlighten us on that issue?
- Other contentious issues are “random mutation” and “natural selection.” Why do some Christians have a problem with these ideas?
- What do you most wish people would understand about evolution?
- What do you think of Social Darwinism, and theories such as Richard Dawkins’ “selfish gene,” that promote an essentially selfish view of evolution and human nature?
- How do you reconcile your Christian faith with your work as a scientist?
- What are some problematic issues for evolutionary theory?
- Climate change has been making headlines lately. What are your thoughts on human responsibility for the environment, from the perspective of an evolutionary biologist and a Christian?
- What does evolutionary biology say about homosexuality?
- What is the Roman Catholic church’s position on evolution?
- How did Jesus and St. Paul use evolutionary ideas as metaphors?
For an interview with Dr. Roughgarden, please contact Kelly Hughes (312) 280-8126 or
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