Are science and religion diametrically opposed forces? Can people of faith also follow the evidence of science? Is it possible or right to "believe" in science?
In November, HNOJ is going to tackle these questions and more in a three-part series - Science and Religion.
At each session, a presenter from a field of the natural sciences will present a brief talk. Then a panelist of experts discuss the session's topic. The night will conclude with a period of questions and answers from those in attendance.
We will be addressing the intersection of science and religion within topics such as AI, cosmology, medicine, miracles, evolution, the Eucharist and more.
Mark your calendars for 6:30-8 p.m. on Nov. 12, 19 and 26. More information coming soon!
Topics
Nov. 12 - AI for Catholics with Ian Sherman
What does a practicing Catholic need to know about Artificial Intelligence? More than you might expect. Ian Sherman presents on AI, faith and what we as Catholics need to know when it comes to this kind of technology.
Nov. 19 - Science and the Shroud with Jon Hickman
The Shroud of Turin has been in and out of the popular imagination for many years. Is it real? What can we believe to be true about it? Jon Hickman will use the shroud as an entry point into a conversation about the relationship between science and religion.
Nov. 26 - Medicine and Belief with Dr. Jessica Jarnot
In a culture where it seems like people put more faith in science and medicine than they do in religion and God, how is a Catholic to understand medicine, health, life and death? What considerations come into play when someone gets a life changing or terminal diagnosis? Where is God in the people's lives when facing significant medical treatment? These questions and more will be discussed by Dr. Jess Jarnot at session three of our series.
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Our Presenters
Jon Hickman
An avid amateur astronomer since age 10, Jon spent 35 years in engineering sales, with expertise in optics and light, astronomy and electrical engineering. His particular passion is the complementary nature of faith and science.
Dr. Jessica Jarnot
Jessica studied biochemistry as an undergraduate at the University of Minnesota, and went on to complete her medical degree, residency and fellowship there as well. She is currently a neurologist specializing in stroke, and mostly meet patients when they are hospitalized. She joined HNOJ when she was a teenager, and now she enjoys attending with her three little girls and husband.
Ian Sherman
Ian Sherman is a data scientist with over 15 years of experience in applied analytics and AI, having held technical and leadership positions across several organizations including Land O'Lakes, G&K Services, Supervalu, and Best Buy. Ian holds an MBA from the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota and a BS in Physics from Washington University in St. Louis.