Comments for Emerging Scholars Blog https://blog.emergingscholars.org/ InterVarsity's Emerging Scholars Network Sun, 24 Sep 2023 02:14:50 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Ornithology Through the Lens of Faith by Oscar Gonzalez https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2023/09/ornithology-through-the-lens-of-faith/#comment-23086 Sun, 24 Sep 2023 02:14:50 +0000 https://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=30744#comment-23086 Hi Prateek, thank you for your kind words. These interactions with local communities helped me a lot, because I do see people as part of the solution and not as part of the problem for nature conservation. Rural communities in the Andes and native communities in the Amazon have an ancestral connection to the land, and they do know the value of conservation. However, they distrust foreigners that come to tell them what they should do with their resources. I approach Christian communities promoting conservation by applying the creation care principle. I explain how in the papers quoted in the footnotes 7 and 8 of this article, and in this other article https://www.researchgate.net/publication/260146956_Engaging_the_evangelicals_of_Peru_in_Creation_Care
On your second question, I do not hide to my colleagues of the scientific community that I am a Christian. I try to be cordial and welcoming to anybody without discrimination. When the occassion arise, I have a friendly conversation about faith and science or conservation.
Best regards too,
Oscar

]]> Comment on Ornithology Through the Lens of Faith by prateek1004 https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2023/09/ornithology-through-the-lens-of-faith/#comment-23078 Sat, 23 Sep 2023 10:28:11 +0000 https://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=30744#comment-23078 Dear Author,

Thank you for sharing your captivating journey as an ornithologist in Peru and how your faith has influenced your perspective on the magnificent world of birds. Your experiences and the way you have intertwined your Christian beliefs with your work are truly inspiring.

As you’ve highlighted, birds are not just fascinating creatures but also profound teachers, offering insights into the intricate tapestry of creation and reinforcing the importance of stewardship. Your reference to biblical verses, connecting them with your experiences, adds a beautiful layer of spirituality to your narrative.

I am curious to know, how have your interactions with the local communities and their religious beliefs shaped your approach to promoting conservation in Peru? Additionally, how has your faith influenced your interactions with fellow researchers and collaborators within the scientific community?

Thank you once again for sharing your insightful and heartfelt reflections.

Best regards,
Prateek Karnadhar
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]]> Comment on Science Corner: Back to Math Class by Andy Walsh https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2023/09/science-corner-back-to-math-class/#comment-23002 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:38:21 +0000 https://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=30731#comment-23002 In reply to Tomato Addict.

When I first looked at the problem, I thought I could do it in three equations and three unknowns. But once we started writing it out, I realized I had three equations but four unknowns which was, as you note, a recipe for shenanigans. Had to go to five to even things out.

]]> Comment on Science Corner: Back to Math Class by Tomato Addict https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2023/09/science-corner-back-to-math-class/#comment-23001 Thu, 14 Sep 2023 23:28:14 +0000 https://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=30731#comment-23001 You hinted at a method for generating multiple solutions in your opening paragraph. A system of 5 equations and 6 unknowns can generate infinite solutions – or a set of entertaining different solutions. 🙂

]]> Comment on A Prayer for Campus Ministries and Churches by B https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2011/05/a-prayer-for-campus-ministries-and-churches/#comment-22752 Sat, 12 Aug 2023 01:42:56 +0000 http://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=4591#comment-22752 Nice prayer. I’m passing it along to people in our ministry.

]]> Comment on Science Corner: It *IS* a question of where he grips it! by Jody Walsh https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2023/07/science-corner-it-is-a-question-of-where-he-grips-it/#comment-22673 Wed, 12 Jul 2023 12:54:00 +0000 https://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=30646#comment-22673 Great article and very timely!!!!

]]> Comment on From Devastating Wilderness To a Different World: A Re-Entry Retreat for 2021 by LayCistercians https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2021/07/from-devastating-wilderness-to-a-different-world-a-re-entry-retreat-for-2021/#comment-22645 Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:22:48 +0000 https://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=29120#comment-22645 My heart is full while reading this again. Thanks a lot!

]]> Comment on Introducing Kuyper’s “Sphere Sovereignty” by Daniel Jesse https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2014/09/sphere-sovereignty/#comment-22599 Fri, 02 Jun 2023 21:12:41 +0000 http://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=16053#comment-22599 In reply to Sean Mustian.

Not that I am aware of. You kind of have to piece it together from all his work that mentions sphere sovereignity.

]]> Comment on Introducing Kuyper’s “Sphere Sovereignty” by Sean Mustian https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2014/09/sphere-sovereignty/#comment-22556 Fri, 19 May 2023 20:53:27 +0000 http://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=16053#comment-22556 In reply to Dan Jesse.

Is there another author/source that did a better job in your opinion? I sincerely would be interested in a recommendation.

]]> Comment on What have you been watching over Christmas Break? by Rohan https://blog.emergingscholars.org/2011/01/what-have-you-been-watching-over-christmas-break/#comment-22521 Fri, 05 May 2023 12:10:13 +0000 http://blog.emergingscholars.org/?p=3357#comment-22521 It was a good film that should be watched by anyone interested in history and geopolitics but it fell short of gaining mass appeal as it was a bit boring in parts. Nevertheless, I would recommend Charlie Wilson’s War.

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