Does science destroy Christianity? (lecture with audience Q&A)

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Date: Tue. 3-27-12Time: 6:30-7:30 pmPlace: Downtown Portland Central Library, U.S. Bank Room

Topic: Bernie Dehler presents an original lecture called "How science destroys Christianity." The lecture is followed by a critique from a Christian, retired biology professor David V. McCorkle (Western Oregon University).

There will also be time for audience Q&A. The moderator of the event is Justin Gray (a graduate of Canby Bible College).

Event Outline: 6:30 - 7:00 PM: Bernie's lecture
7:00 - 7:15 PM: Prof. David V. McCorkle's critique/rebuttal (feedback part 1 of 2)
7:15 - 7:30 PM: Audience Q&A (feedback part 2 of 2)

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http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/b/4/4/7/event_44266151.jpegBernie Dehler (former evangelical Christian, now Secular Humanist (polyatheist)) Organizer for three meetup.com community groups: Westside Science and Religion Discussion Group, Vancouver Science and Religion Discussion Group, and Natural Spirituality

Education: B.S.E.E.T., Oregon Institute of Technology 1984; Masters in Ministry, Luther Rice University, 2007

Experience: Computer chip designer. A born-again evangelical Christian for over 20 years, and left belief in God in 2009. Moderator and polyatheist presenter at many local religious debates and discussions. See Bernie's YouTube channel for these free debate videos:
http://tinyurl.com/68uzrpk (http://www.youtube.com/user/SecHummer)

http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/4/9/e/event_96042142.jpegDavid McCorkle, Ph.D.:
Biology Professor Emeritus, Western Oregon University
B.S., 1956, Seattle Pacific University
M.S., 1959, Ph.D. 1967, Univ. of Washington

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Justin Gray:
Graduate of Canby Bible College. Raised in a non-Christian home, he came to faith at age 13. Active in church staff as a youth leader. Organizer of Canby Bible College's first Christian/atheist debate.

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A blog article for the event, at Oregonlive.com:
http://blog.oregonlive.com/my-portland/2012/02/science_vs_god_at_downtown_por_1.html