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"The real voyage of discovery does not consist of seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes."
~Marcel Proust
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Web
Links
Stories of Evolution
Following are links to some of the many science-based histories of the universe told in sacred and meaningful ways.
- The Great Story - Michael Dowd and Connie Barlow tell the story of evolution in a way that gives "a message of realistic hope and inspiration, grounded in reason, inspired by faith."
- Evolutionary Christianity - "an integral vision of the Christian faith that honors biblical and traditional understandings, conservative and liberal, while enthusiastically embracing an evolutionary worldview.
- Center for the Story of the Universe - Cosmologist Brian Swimme melds the findings of contemporary science - cosmology, geology, biology, and sociology - with the human search for meaning.
- A Walk Through Time - this innovative traveling exhibit tells the story of life's five-billion-year evolution. They beleive that the knowledge of evolution constitutes a fundamental context for identifying and addressing the most critical issues of the present and future, and for inspiring a grander vision.
- The New Story - An issue of the Context Institute,which explores and clarifies just what is involved in a humane sustainable culture - and how we can get there.
- Thomas Berry and the New Story - An introduction to the Work of Thomas Berry by Professor Mary Evelyn Tucker
- Universe Stories - Web site of Jennifer Morgan, storyteller and author of Born with a Bang and From Lava to Life.
- Evolution - "A journey into where we're from and where we're going." PBS companion web site to the 7-part TV series.
- Cosmic Voyage - "to help others experience the same sense of reverance and emotional attachment to the natural world." Contains an interactive "Cosmic Clock" timeline.
- Earth Literacy Companions - Mary Romano "emphasizes the integration of the wonders of the Earth into one's spiritual tradition, a deep bioregional awareness, and an understanding our origin story or a New Cosmology."
- Three Eyes of the Universe - "An Educational Center for Learning and Living the Universe Story"
- Epic of Evolution
- Evolotuionary Salon -
Integration of Science and Spirit
- Institute on Religion in an Age of Science (IRAS) - "Working for a dynamic and positive relationship between religion and science."
- Evolve - web site for Barbara Marx Hubbard and Conscious Evolution.
- Integral Institute - both science and mysticism (or spirituality) are necessary for complete understanding of humans and the universe.
- Institute of Noetic Sciences -
- Science and Spirit - explores how science and religion can work together to address the vital issues of our time. Looking at them through the lenses of both science and religion offers insight neither discipline provides alone.
- Science and Theology News - International newspaper reporting the latest research findings, funding opportunities and discussions on the relationship among religion, science and health
- John Templeton Foundation -they pursue new insights at the boundary between theology and science through a rigorous, open-minded and empirically focused methodology, drawing together talented representatives from a wide spectrum of fields of expertise.
- California Institute of Integral Studies
- Meaning of Life TV - Robert Wright interviews scientists about the meaning of life.
- Foundation for Global Community -
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Meta-Religion
-
their
goal
is
"..to
promote
a
multidisciplinary
view
of
the
religious,
spiritual
and
esoteric
phenomena."
They
have
thousands
of
links
to
religions,
cults,
and
science
sites.
- LifeWeb: Biophilosophy by Elisabet Sahtouris - web site of the author of "Earthdance: Living Systems in Evolution."
- Pierre
Teilhard
de
Chardin
- MetaLibrary
- Counterbalance Interactive Library - offers new views on complex issues from science, ethics, philosophy, and religion. Here you'll find extensive resources on the evolution/creation controversy, biomedical ethical challenges, and much more.
Evolution
- Understanding Evolution - Comprehensive site created by the University of California Museum of Paleontology.
- Society for the Study of Evolution -
- Tree of Life - presents a modern scientific view of the evolutionary tree that unites all organisms on Earth.
- Experimental Evolution - The Lenski lab at Michigan State University has observed the evolution of E. coli bacteria for 24,000 generations. "It's some of the most exciting stuff in evolution," said Stephen J. Gould.
- Early Evolution - Professor John Stevenson's outline of Microbial Evolution and Systematics
- History of Life - Presented by the University of California Museum of Paleontology to investigate and promote the understanding of the history of life and the diversity of the Earth's biota through research and education.
- Directed Evolution - David R. Liu Lab, Harvard
Cosmology
- Great Radiance (Big Bang)
- Age
of
Universe-
13.7
+/-
200
million,
map.gsfc.nasa.gov
- Cosmic
microwave
radiation
released
about
380,000
years
after
Big
Bang
- Stars emerged 200 my after Big Bang - space.com
Origins
of
Life
Organic
Evolution
Developmental
Psychology
- Instructional Design Theory - TIP home.sprynet.com/~gkearsley/tip
- Deveopmental
Psychology
-
Piaget
-
made
major
theoretical
and
empirical
contributions
to
our
understanding
of
the
origins
and
evolution
of
knowledge
and
developmental
psychology.
www.piaget.org
or
http://home.sprynet.com/~gkearsley/tip/piaget.html
- Cognitive
Dissonance
-http://home.sprynet.com/~gkearsley/tip/piaget.html
Evolution
of
Spirit
Digital
Evolution
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Neurotheology
Consciousness
Exploration
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Particle Physics
Religion
Spirit and Ecology
Resources for Grace
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