Ted Peters: God, Cosmic History, and Extraterrestrial Life

Homebrewed Christianity

Dr. Tripp Fuller | Theologian, Philosopher, Minister

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.6 • 613 Ratings

🗓️ 24 February 2019

⏱️ 90 minutes

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In this episode we are going to talk about a bunch of different topics in the larger science and religion conversation. Topics include cosmic history, divine action, the history of religions, astrotheology, and even extraterrestrial life. We are joined by a living legend in the field, Ted Peters. Ted is a Research Professor at the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences. He is Research Professor Emeritus in Systematic Theology and Ethics at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary. You can check out his personal website for an overview of all his different work. The Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences has a bunch of resources. Below are links to a few articles of Dr. Peters that touch our conversation: "From Big History to Cosmic History" , "Introducing Astrotheology", "Science and Religion: Ten Models of War, Truce, and Partnership", "Should CRISPR Scientists Play God?", "Transhumanism and the Posthuman Future: Will Technological Progress Get Us There?" Follow the podcast, drop a review, send feedback/questions or become a member of the HBC Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:16.0	What is up, theology, nerds?
1:18.0	This is Tripp.
1:19.3	And today, on the podcast, is the one and the only Ted Peters.
1:24.3	That's right.
1:25.0	He is a theologian from Berkeley, California, a Lutheran theologian,
1:30.8	a major player in the conversation between religion and science. And that is why he is on the
1:37.1	podcast today, kicking off, kicking off a series over the next few months.
1:49.1	We are going to have a number of different interviews with theologians, philosophers, and scientists about the engagement of religion and science.
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