Modern Skepticism A Course of Lectures Delivered at the Request of the Christian Evidence Society

These lectures, originally delivered at the invitation of the Christian Evidence Society, bring together a thoughtful bishop’s reflections on the relationship between modern science and faith. Opening with a striking contrast between the ancient view that “all things are full of God” and the contemporary tendency to exclude divine considerations from scientific inquiry, the speaker sets the stage for a measured defense of the design argument. He promises a respectful dialogue that avoids bitterness while addressing the growing distance between the two realms.

The discussion proceeds by outlining the four kingdoms of nature, beginning with the mineral world and its governing forces—gravity, heat, electricity, and chemistry. By showing how these forces interconvert and conserve energy, the lecturer points to the sun’s heat as the ultimate source of natural work, hinting at a purposeful order underlying physical processes. Listeners are invited to reconsider whether the exclusion of God truly simplifies science, or whether a broader perspective might enrich both inquiry and belief.