Our Mission
WesleyNexus was created in 2009 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to the dissemination of sound information on the dialogue between science and religion within the Wesleyan tradition in the 21st century.
WesleyNexus emerged from the dialogue among a core group of dedicated clergy, academics, and lay persons in greater Washington, D.C. This group now seeks to support others who share the conviction that science, religion, and theology should not be mutually exclusive. Instead, each field should inform the other on a whole array of contemporary issues. As Albert Einstein stated (“Science and Religion” Symposium, 1941, p. 46),
“Science without Religion is Lame, Religion without Science is Blind”
Science and Religion Resources
The WesleyNexus web site is designed to provide resources to individuals and groups who are interested in science and share the heritage of John Wesley as part of their faith tradition. The goal is to build an understanding of how science, religion, and theology can better inform one another among persons in a growing online community.
Visitors to the WesleyNexus web site are encouraged to download resources for their own needs in addressing issues in the dialogue between science and religion. Feedback from participants regarding any resource will always be welcomed and appreciated. WesleyNexus is committed to developing dialogue among those who choose to participate, following general rules of courtesy that one expects to encounter in a face-to-face open discussion.
To that end, we encourage visitors to the site to register with their email address to allow us to communicate through an occasional newsletter and bulletins.
Science and Religion Discussions
Through all of its online activities, WesleyNexus endeavors to broaden a growing dialogue among thoughtful persons of faith who take science seriously. We believe this will result in a rich and diverse conversation that will encourage growth in faith among all participants. In this dialogue, we expect a deep respect from and for all persons holding different positions on a myriad of matters both simple and complex. There will not be a doctrinal or theological litmus test imposed on any participant.