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Note #6624 from PCUSA NEWS to PRESBYNEWS:

12-June-2001
GA01066

More study materials proposed on relation of faith and science

by Jane Hines

LOUISVILLE, June 12 -  In recommending approval of Overture 01-55 from the
Presbytery of National Capital, the Assembly Committee on Theological
Issues, Educational Institutions opened doors for more resources to be
developed on the relationship of the findings of the sciences to the
affirmation of God as Creator of the universe.  The vote in the committee
for approval was 54 to 1.

Elder Sandra Hawley, electrical engineer who shared her views on faith and
science  during her moderatorial candidacy, also shared views with the
committee she serves on: "I didn't have many resources on the relationship
of faith and science.  Our church has said little about it.  We need to
start showing the relationship to our young people."

If the overture is approved by the Assembly, there will be guidance for
"congregations, presbyteries and synods concerning the relationship of the
findings of the sciences to the affirmation of God as Creator of the
universe, earth, life, and humankind; and the implications of this
relationship for congregational education and the witness of Presbyterians
in relation to state and local science education standards and teaching."

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