Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.
Are We Special?–The Anthropic Principle
Dr. Kurland defends the Anthropic Principle—the idea that life is only possible because laws of physics and boundary conditions are perfectly suited to it.
The Evolution of the Universe
Do modern theories in cosmology support the idea of creation? There is evidence that suggests the universe is expanding - what does this mean for...
Why Science Works: A Philosopher's Guide
What is the philosophical ground on which science rests? There are two main camps of philosophers of science: realist and antirealist.
How Did Life Begin?
How were the constituent molecules obtained from primitive chemicals in the early earth, and how were they assembled into the building blocks of life?
Hard-Wired for Faith: The Religious Experience and the Brain
Studies about religion and the brain tend to cause more controversy than they resolve, but recent studies have pointed to some clear conclusions.
Can Computers Have a Soul?
A necessary condition for computers or robots to have a soul is that they be self-aware, be conscious. If this is not possible, then there would be no way we could think that devices with “artificial
The Catholic Church: Midwife and Nursemaid to Science
The Catholic Church: Midwife and Nursemaid to Science
God’s Gift to Molecular Biology: The Hydrogen Bond
Much has been said of the Anthropic Coincidences, the special values of physics that enable our universe to support carbon-based life. Even more remarkable are the wonderful physical-chemical processe
The Theology of Water
Much has been written about the anthropic principle, but a very frequently neglected example of the anthropic principle is hydrogen bonding.
Dr. Robert Kurland’s “God’s Periodic Table… & Evolution”
Dr. Robert Kurland responds to claims that the Catholic Church's teaching on evolution cannot be compatible with the findings of modern science.