What current christian theologians are working in the area of science & theology?

There is a wonderful book published by the Vatican Observatory called "Physics, Philosophy, and Theology: A Common Quest for Understanding." It is edited by Robert John Russell, William R. Stoeger, S.J., and George V. Coyne, S.J.

This book is a collection of articles on Science and Religion by Christian scholars, most of them I think Catholic. Some of its contributors are:

Ian G. Barbour

Ernan McMullin

Michael J. Buckley, S.J.

Richard J. Clifford

Frank J. Tipler,

and more.

Also, there is a good book called "Perspectives on an Evolving Creation" edited by Keith B. Miller, which contains articles by Christian scholars and scientists. I think most of the contributors in this book are Protestant, but there may be some Catholics as well. It includes:

Deborah Haarsma

Conrad Hyers

Edward B. Davis

Mark A. Noll

David Livingstone

Loren Haarsma

Jeffrey Greenberg

Howard J. Van Till

Robert John Russell

and others

William Dembski is a prominent advocate of the "Intelligent Design" theory.

Michael Behe is also an advocate of Intelligent Design and has written "Darwin's Black Box" in which he argues that evolutionary theory does not account for "irreducible complexities." He means by this systems which seem to need all the parts in order to function, such as the eye, or even a cell.

Of course, Behe and Dembski are highly criticized, and you can see their views as well as their opponents' views in a book called, "Intelligent Design Creationism and Its Critics" edited by Robert T. Pennock.

Alvin Plantinga has written extensively on science and theology, and he is anti-evolution.

The writers in the Perspectives on an Evolving Creationism book are mostly (I think all) pro-evolution, and yet they are Christians.

Michael Ruse, while I don't think he is actually a Christian, has a book called "Can A Darwinian Be A Christian" in which the answer is yes.

I hope this helps!

A recent New York Times article discussed an article in the Vatican newspaper that said that the recent court ruling that intelligent design should not be taught in science class is correct. I'll give you a few of the names it mentioned.

Rev. George Coyne, a Jesuit who is director of the Vatican Observatory.

Dr. Kenneth R. Miller, a biology professor at Brown University and a Catholic.

Fiorenzo Facchini, a professor of evolutionary biology at the University of Bologna wrote the article.

I included a link to the article, but it has already moved to the archive, so its not free.

I am a scientist and a Christian. There is absolutely no conflict. In fact, I am certain that I am more harmoniously integrated, sane, and spiritually whole than any of those who stopped learning, adopted swelled heads, and are engaged in a battle of the ignorant.

Now, that may not be very enlightening. But if you have some particular questions for which you are seeking a truthful answer, one by light rather than dogma, you are welcome to comment at one of my blogs with a reply address. Start at:

http://www.spaces.msn.com/members/up-escalator

One blog leads to another, eventually I might even have several connected, although they are each dedicated to a particular purpose. I have spent a lifetime on these subjects.

You are following the wrong path... find the Narrow One.

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The answer to your question is under your nose: The Roman Catholic Church.

And your question should really be: "Why does the Catholic Church have its own observatory? --Is it to be the 'first' to witness the second coming??" Hehe..

try cross tv web site. They have very good bible teachings.....there is a reading list...they usually quote all the prominent teachers.

for catholic, contact your local parish priest for references. the second reference below is for haight.