Rev. Michael Dowd
Presentations for Churches and Other Christian Audiences
THE REV. MICHAEL DOWD is the author of Thank God for Evolution: How the Marriage of Science and Religion Will Transform Your Life and Our World, which has been endorsed by six Nobel Prize-winning scientists and religious leaders across the spectrum. Uniquely gifted at bridging the liberal-conservative divide and speaking meaningfully to religious and non-religiuous audiences alike, Dowd is passionate about sharing the wonder and awe of the science-based history of the universe in ways that touch, move, and inspire people of all backgrounds and beliefs. Michael and his wife, noted science writer Connie Barlow, have addressed more than a thousand groups since they began their full-time itinerant ministry in April 2002. In Christian settings, Rev. Dowd offers ways in which an understanding of the evolutionary sciences can deepen and strengthen faith and make core Christian doctrines truly relevant in modern times.
BIOGRAPHY OF REV. DOWD
RESPONSES FROM RELIGIOUS LEADERS AND CONGREGANTS
SERMON AND PROGRAM TITLES
Visit the full ARCHIVE OF NEWS ARTICLES on Rev. Dowd's inspiring ministry, including features in The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN, the BBC, and other radio, TV, and print media.
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"Video: Michael Dowd at Agape Center"
On 17 June 2009, Rev. Dowd shared
his cosmic gospel
message at the
Wednesday evening service of
Michael Beckwith's Agape Spiritual Center
in
Culver City, CA. Three cameras
captured this 35-minute
dynamic message. The full video
is now available
free online.
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Emerging Church Webcast
The evangelical theOOZEtv interviews
Dowd on his evolutionary evangelism.July 2009 |
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published in 2008
full list of endorsements
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"Michael Dowd has produced a thoughtful, timely, challenging — and readable — synthesis of science and spirituality in the spirit of Thomas Berry and Teilhard de Chardin. There is much here for all of us to ponder as we look for solid reasons for ethical aspiration in the 21st Century."
— John F. Haught, Distinguished Professor of Theology, Georgetown University
"Reveals that spirituality is not only compatible with a science-based worldview; it is integral to it."
— Rev. Jim Burklo, author of Open Christianity, Founder of The Center for Progressive Christianity
"For Catholics who are worried that evolution has nothing to offer them but random Godlessness, this is the book to get. Take courage--and read it!"
— Chris Corbally, SJ, Vice Director of the Vatican Observatory
"Thank God for Michael Dowd! How wonderful that a pastor shows how religious inspiration can be drawn from contemplating evolution and the beauty and diversity of the living world." — Francisco Ayala, past president, American Association for the Advancement of Science, author of Darwin's Gift to Science and Religion
"Like orphans reunited, spirituality and evolution come face to face in this daring book."
— Spencer Burke, TheOoze.com (evangelical), author of A Heretic's Guide to Eternity
"A step toward that ultimate truth in which both religion and science will be reconciled."
— Bishop John Shelby Spong, author of Jesus for the Non-Religious
"A powerful book, a passionate book, a needed book, and a necessary book."
— Matthew Fox, author of Original Blessing and Creativity: Where the Divine and the Human Meet
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"The universe took 13.7 billion years to produce this amazing book. I heartily recommend it. I am often asked how science and religion can co-exist. This is a wonderful answer."
—John Mather, NASA Senior Astrophysicist, 2006 Nobel Prize in Physics
"Honest students of God should welcome the revelations of science as insights, not fear them as threats. Here is a book in that spirit by Christian minister who takes evolution to heart, and celebrates it."
— Frank Wilczek, 2004 Nobel Prize in Physics
"If anyone can persuade a monotheist that the science of evolution—biological, geological, or cosmological—can enrich his or her faith, I'm betting on Michael Dowd."
— Thomas C. Schelling, 2005 Nobel Prize in Economics
"The science vs. religion debate is over. Michael Dowd masterfully unites rationality and spirituality in a world view that celebrates the mysteries of existence and inspires each human being to achieve a higher purpose in life. A must read for all, including scientists."
— Craig Mello, 2006 Nobel Prize in Physiology/Medicine
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"This book is indeed about the marriage between science and religion and the bright offspring of their union. Filled with well-organized material and exercises, Mr. Dowd's book could almost be a textbook for a class in creation theology and spirituality." — National Catholic Reporter, 3 October 2008 Book Review
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"How can I thank you enough? Sunday was phenomenal! People loved Michael and thought he was smart, charismatic, and thought provoking."— Lori Nelson, administrator of adult religious education programs at Calvary Presbyterian Church, San Francisco
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"The relief you provided for both of my sons"
(excerpts from an email following a program by Michael Dowd in 2008 at a Catholic church in southern Wisconsin):
"Dear Michael: Thank you for the absolutely great talk you gave last night. I am most happy about the relief you provided for both of my sons who attended. They have worried about what will happen to them when they die — perhaps too many fundamentalist views floating around landed on their heads and became fact. I have struggled with helping them. Last night you really helped them to see things differently and gave them a sense of relief about their own salvation.
"Prior to your talk, my 15 year old son couldn't let himself believe in evolution because he wanted to believe in the biblical teachings. He thought if he believed in evolution he couldn't really believe in God. But now he tells me that evolution makes sense where the biblical teachings were questionable. You helped him to connect the dots. Now he can believe in both. He now feels free to trust his instincts about God and not worry about it anymore.
"My 13 year old son picked up the Jesus loves Darwin fishes bumper sticker at your book table after your talk. He now has it hanging above his bed. He says he looks up at it at night and smiles because he is not afraid anymore."
VIDEO & AUDIO Clips
We suggest you listen to / watch these clips in order. Total TIME about 12 minutes.
AUDIO & VIDEO clips of
CORE CHRISTIAN CONCEPTS
