As a young pediatrician at a large academic center, “Dr. Carlton” says that she rarely takes into account the religious or spiritual beliefs of her patients, other than when she avoids using blood products with the small number of her… Continue Reading
Over the weekend, the Houston Chronicle published a commentary by Elaine Howard Ecklund that calls for Houston’s clergy and scientific community to engage in a “radical dialogue” that would put the city “at the vanguard of discussions about religion and… Continue Reading
This evening, Rice sociology professor and Baker Institute Rice scholar Elaine Howard Ecklund, Ph.D., is speaking at the Baker Institute about her new book “Science vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think.” The event is full, and no seats are available.… Continue Reading
In 1989, astronomer Carl Sagan — one of the best public communicators of science of our time — said that “Ignorance of science threatens our economic well-being, national security and the democratic process. We must do better.” Twenty years later,… Continue Reading