It’s A Question Of Balance with Ruth Copland
Society & Culture
Broadcast on 20 December 2014 on KSCO AM 1080, KOMY AM 1340 and KSCO.com Live Stream.
'It's A Question Of Balance' balances the intellectual with the creative. The show combines a debate topic with an arts interview because discussion and creativity are two of the most vital ways we engage in the world.
For more info on Ruth and the show go to www.itsaquestionofbalance.com
HOUR 1: Talk With Listeners' Views
We consider ‘Can God and Science Co-exist?’ Atheists and creationists would have us believe that we have to choose between God and Science - but do we? Amir Aczel in his new book Why Science Does Not Disprove God makes a distinction between two Gods - ‘the Gods of organised religions and the Gods of Einstein’. Einstein himself said ‘Science without religion is lame: religion without science is blind.’ The God Aczel is defending is a power behind the universe, not the God of religions. So is it possible to adhere to specific religious tenets whilst also appreciating the greater understanding of our world that science offers? Science has shown that we are made from the same cosmic dust as stars, quantum physics shows that particles once connected remain so over any distance, even millions of light years; increasingly science shows that we come from one source - and for many this source is God. Pope John Paul II stated “Science can purify religion from error and superstition; religion can purify science from idolatry and false absolutes. Each can draw the other into a wider world, a world in which both can flourish”. Do you see the possibility of religions and science working more closely to share their different perspectives? Can God and science co-exist? What do you think?
For more info on the show and to hear past shows visit www.itsaquestionofbalance.com
HOUR 2: Begins at 0:54 minutes Interview with Jordana Paige
This week as my special guest from the arts I’m pleased to be interviewing Santa Cruz local, Jordana Paige, fashion handbag designer and entrepreneur. Ever wonder how fashion design empires get started? Jordana Paige, has built her design business completely from scratch, personally designing her unique bags whilst also running all aspects of the business. She has that elusive combination of artistic creativity and business acumen, which has enabled her to make her art commercially viable. Whilst aware that many people feel fashion is superficial, Jordana believes that it can be more meaningful, as a creative outlet and a way to express our mood and our perception of ourselves. Join me to hear Jordana’s take on the art of fashion and the story of how this young woman has built her creative business from nothing.
For more info and to hear previous shows visit www.itsaquestionofbalance.com
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Is Money The Best Motivator? | An Interview with Nidhi Chanani
What have we got to be grateful for? | An Interview with Ray Brown
Are Religion and Violence Inextricably Linked? | An Interview with Richard Stockton
Can We Retain Empathy in the Face of Fear? | An Interview with Jane Smiley
Should Artistic Expression Ever Be Censored? | An Interview with Saleem
Do we still need public libraries? | An Interview with Azar Nafisi
Should the US drinking age be consistent with the age of other adult ‘rights’? | An Interview with Danny De Lillo
Is Technology Our Servant or Our Master? | An Interview with Garth Stein
Should we go into space or spend the resources on improving life on Earth? | An Interview with Kenny Butterill
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Discussing 'What is the effect of defining ourselves by our political party?' and an Interview with Hampton Sides
Discussing 'What is a fair profit?' and an Interview with Sandra M Gilbert
Discussing 'Why do we compete?' and an Interview with Dina Scoppettone
Discussing 'Is it possible to have a racially colour-blind society and is this desirable?' and an Interview with Becca King Reed
Discussing 'Should we limit the world population?' and an Interview with John Babcock
Discussing 'What does it take to be a good leader?' and an Interview with Chris Jones
Discussing 'Are Some Lives Worth More Than Others?' and an Interview with Mick Dawson
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