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Jungle Writers

David P. Kronmiller, Editor-In-Chief
Notes from the Jungle
Matthew Tullman, Current Events Editor
On current events.
Joyce Chen Blogging from New York.
Tharuna Devchand Blogging from South Africa.
J Lampinen
Our resident comic strip, Congo & Steve
Joanna Lord
Blogging on life, art and spirituality.
Jeremy Olsen
Director of Development emeritus and occasional commentator.
Dan Rickabus
On things musical.
Nicky Schildkraut
On poetry.

Plus guest writers and past staff, including Zach Fehst, Amy Reynolds, Aaron Vaccaro, Jae Day, Sarah Jawaid, Scott Martin, and Bronson Picket.
July 13, 2010, at 5:20 pm — Blogs | Comics / / / / /

Congo and Steve: Real-igion

"Real-igion" by J Lampinen
Congo and Steve from creator John “J.” Lampinen of congoandsteve.com. This strip, on the theme of “religion and science”: “Real-igion.”

June 22, 2010, at 8:34 pm — Blogs / / /

Positive psychology: where science and religion collide

Studies have proven that individuals who spend time weekly (if not daily) on matters relating to faith live longer, happier lives than those who don’t believe in a God.

June 19, 2010, at 8:27 pm — Audio | audio podcast | Blogs / / / / / / /

I Spy

It is possible science contains the answers that questions about religion beg, such as the common debate about creationism, the existence of God, etc. How large of a grasp does science have on the origin of emotional existence?

June 18, 2010, at 6:49 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs / /

Guest Blogger AMY REYNOLDS: Science AS Religion

Just because a person in a white doctor’s coat doesn’t mean all his words are gospel truth.

June 18, 2010, at 6:48 pm — Blogs | Guest Blogs / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / / /

Guest Blogger ZACH FEHST: Science and the Created World

There is absolutely no reason for Christians and scientists to be the enemies that many assume them to be.