Tag Archives: Science and Religion

Seeing Life in Context

Posted on October 7, 2015 by N.S. Palmer

As I said the morning prayers today, I realized something: That act sets a context for my whole day. No matter what happens to me today — good, bad, or indifferent — the prayers remind me that it’s not all … Continue reading →

Posted in Epistemology, Jewish Philosophy, Judaism, Philosophy | Tagged Astronomy, Faith, Prayer, Science and Religion, Times of Israel | Leave a comment

Where You Stand Depends on Where You Start

Posted on July 9, 2015 by N.S. Palmer

By N.S. Palmer We like to think that we base our beliefs only on logic and evidence, but we don’t. Don’t worry. It’s not just you. Or me. Nobody does. If we start with different assumptions, we interpret evidence differently. Based on those different interpretations, … Continue reading →