Michael Zimmerman @mzclergyletter@qoto.org

RELIGION AND SCIENCE THOUGHTS FOR FEBRUARY

The February Newsletter of The Clergy Letter Project has now been posted. Read about the "Scientist's Psalm," what Father George Coyne (past director of the Vatican Observatory) has to say about Science and Faith, a new edition of Ursula Goodenough's fabulous book The Sacred Depths of Nature, the link between antiscience and anti-Semitism, a discussion with ChatGPT asking whether artificial intelligence is a threat to Christianity, and much more. Please share the newsletter widely. https://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Resources/feb2023newsletter.html

Religion and Science Weekend begins tomorrow! Clergy from a wide range of religions and their congregations will be discussing the similarities between religion and science, how they can complement each other, and how they can help us create a better, healthier, greener world. Read more here https://medium.com/@michaelzimmerman_40329/might-religion-and-science-working-together-transform-the-world-its-time-to-find-out-10550fdfcd5e?sk=d63e3849d72909c22b6e86c81f716d68

Mystery, Awe and Wonder in Religion and Science -
Clergy promoting science, defining religion in a healthy manner, demonstrating that the two can work productively together- Celebrate Religion and Science Weekend
#https://www.luthscitech.org/might-religion-and-science-working-together-transform-the-world-its-time-to-find-out/

Mystery, Awe and Wonder

"Both [religion and science] recognize that the world is filled with mysteries, mysteries that we might untangle if we explore carefully and creatively, and both recognize that we might be appropriately awed as we make our discoveries."

Clergy members and their congregations are exploring this exciting relationship on Religion and Science Weekend (10-12 February) as they push back on the anti-science movement.

"Both religion and science entail a journey — a journey joyfully taken by the congregations who have opted to participate."

Read more and join us: https://medium.com/@michaelzimmerman_40329/might-religion-and-science-working-together-transform-the-world-its-time-to-find-out-10550fdfcd5e?sk=d63e3849d72909c22b6e86c81f716d68

The Clergy Letter Project's January Newsletter has now been posted

https://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Resources/jan2023newsletter.html

Read about Religion & Science Weekend, a new Earth-like exoplanet, creationism in Canada, the link between anti-semitism and anti-science, ecotheology and the climate crisis, and much more.

CLERGY PROMOTING SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENTALISM

Yes, you read that correctly! A forward-looking group of clergy members are pushing back against the anti-science movement that has been gathering steam. They believe science can help us in our fight against Covid, climate change, racism, homophobia, transphobia and much more. They also believe that their perspective on religion is dramatically different from the extreme fundamentalism that is being used to tar all religions.

They’ve designated the weekend of 10-12 February 2023 as Religion and Science Weekend and will promote the compatibility of religion and science working to create a healthier, greener and more equitable environment for all.

Read about their efforts in this short essay explaining more about their good efforts:

https://medium.com/@michaelzimmerman_40329/might-religion-and-science-working-together-transform-the-world-its-time-to-find-out-10550fdfcd5e

My new essay invites people to join clergy on a journey to discover the mystery, awe and wonder inherent in religion & science. Together we can alter the growing anti-science bias and negativity being expressed toward religion & build a better world.
https://medium.com/@michaelzimmerman_40329/might-religion-and-science-working-together-transform-the-world-its-time-to-find-out-10550fdfcd5e?sk=d63e3849d72909c22b6e86c81f716d68

Clergy Supporting Science!

The December issue of the Newsletter of The Clergy Letter Project is now available:
(https://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Resources/dec2022newsletter.html)

Read about how clergy members are working to combat our climate crisis – despite strong opposition from powerful groups, discover books for children that promote the intersection of religion and science, explore how science changes the way we think, view an amazing photograph of Mars rising over the Moon, and so much more.

Join this grassroots effort to promote the intersectionality of religion and science.

Science and Religion Working Together to Create a Better World

It's Giving Tuesday and The Clergy Letter Project IS NOT asking for any money! Instead, we’re simply asking for your help reaching more people to educate them about our movement – demonstrating that religion and science need not be in conflict.

Thousands of clergy members from a wide array of religions have come together to promote the teaching of evolution, to demand that action be taken to combat climate change, and to demonstrate that we are one species with all individuals being worthy of respect.

Please check out our web site – www.theclergyletterproject.org – and share information about our efforts with others.  Encourage clergy to sign our Climate Crisis Letter (www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Letter/ClimateLtr.html).  Drop me a note (mz@theclergyletterproject.org) to sign up for our free monthly newsletter.

So, on this Giving Tuesday, donate to your favorite cause – but NOT to The Clergy Letter Project.  We want your emotional and vocal support rather than your monetary support!  Together we can make a difference.

At a time when science is under attack and religion seems to be represented by extreme fundamentalists, it's worth noting that there are thousands upon thousands of clergy members who promote science, care about climate change, work toward equality of all people, and so much more. These are the men and women of The Clergy Letter Project (www.theclergyletterproject.org). Join us in making a safer, fairer and greener world. Spread the word, change the world.

The Nov newsletter of The Clergy Letter Project has been posted. It's filled with interesting articles included the theme selected by members for Religion and Science Weekend 2023.

Read about flat-earthers, how to face fear by embracing awe, how to combat racists (ab)using science, quantum entanglement, opinions about evolution books in schools, climate change, and so much more.

Take a look, you won't be disappointed. Share widely http://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Resources/nov2022newsletter.html

#clergy #religion #science #climateaction

Are you a clergy member who cares about the environment? Do you know a clergy member who cares about the environment?

Please take a look at the Climate Crisis Letter (http://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Letter/ClimateLtr.html) which calls for taking immediate action about climate change.

The Letter says, "We call on leaders from all of the many faith traditions and ethical communities throughout the world to unite with scientists, activists, and concerned citizens as one voice in calling for humanity to recognize the crisis, our role in creating it, and our collective responsibility to immediately identify and enact solutions."

The Letter asks, "How can we be good ancestors?"

The Letter has been signed by over 1,080 clergy members from 15 countries.

Join this effort, sign on now. Together we can make a difference.

Contact me here or at mz@theclergyletterproject.org to sign on.

Spread the word, save the world.

#ClimateAction #climate #COP27 #religion

Are you a clergy member who cares about the environment? Do you know a clergy member who cares about the environment?

Please take a look at the Climate Crisis Letter (http://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Letter/ClimateLtr.html) which calls for taking immediate action about climate change.

The Letter says, "We call on leaders from all of the many faith traditions and ethical communities throughout the world to unite with scientists, activists, and concerned citizens as one voice in calling for humanity to recognize the crisis, our role in creating it, and our collective responsibility to immediately identify and enact solutions."

The Letter asks, "How can we be good ancestors?"

The Letter has been signed by over 1,080 clergy members from 15 countries.

Join this effort, sign on now. Together we can make a difference.

Contact me here or at mz@theclergyletterproject.org to sign on.

Spread the word, save the world.

Thanks, @apinae I'd love to have you on board, @revjameshandley

Do take a look at the Climate Crisis Letter (http://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Letter/ClimateLtr.html) and let me know if you want to sign on. Together we can make a difference!

More than 1050 clergy from 15 countries ask "How can we be good ancestors?" & call for immediate #ClimateAction. Read their full statement in the Climate Crisis Letter (http://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Letter/ClimateLtr.html) & share. Clergy can sign on by contacting me. #COP27 #climate

As #cop27egypt gets underway, please note that the Climate Crisis Letter (http://theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Letter/ClimateLtr.html) has been signed by over 1050 clergy members from 15 countries & calls for immediate action to be taken. If you know clergy who want to sign on, let me know. #climate #climateaction

An introductory note: I'm the executive director of The Clergy Letter Project (www.theclergyletterproject.org), a grassroots organization promoting the compatibility of religion and science (at least most religion). We sponsor open letters from religious leaders urging the teaching of evolution. We run an annual Evolution Weekend (renamed Religion and Science Weekend in 2023) in which congregations promote science. And we created the Climate Crisis Letter (http://www.theclergyletterproject.org/Climate_Letter/ClimateLtr.html), signed by over 1050 clergy members from 15 countries, which calls for immediate action to combat climate change.

If this interests you, contact me, I'd love to meet you.

#theclergyletterproject #evolution #science #religion