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==Reconciliation challenge — definition== | ==Reconciliation challenge — definition== | ||
There is a body of scientific evidence that people are not descended from a single male ancestor. [[Acts 17:26]] includes the statement that God “made ''from one [man/source/stock(?)]'', every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth”. Can these be reconciled? [[User:Prue]] | There is a body of scientific evidence that people are not descended from a single male ancestor. [[Acts 17:26]] includes the statement that God “made ''from one [man/source/stock(?)]'', every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth”. Can these be reconciled? [[User:Prue]] | ||
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===Clear Aims=== | ===Clear Aims=== | ||
''The aims of the research question or problem must be clear to the audience. Terms used should be clearly defined, especially if they are new or can be used in different ways.'' | ''The aims of the research question or problem must be clear to the audience. Terms used should be clearly defined, especially if they are new or can be used in different ways.'' | ||
:[[User:Bruce]] — yes, depending as always on what "reconcile" means: it's ultimately a personal judgement. | :[[User:Bruce|Bruce]] — yes, depending as always on what "reconcile" means: it's ultimately a personal judgement. | ||
:[[User:Paul|Paul]] — This is specific and in scope. | |||
===Unbiased=== | ===Unbiased=== | ||
''Is the question biased? Is an answer or view presupposed?'' | ''Is the question biased? Is an answer or view presupposed?'' | ||
:[[User:Bruce|Bruce]] — no | |||
:[[User:Paul|Paul]] — no | |||
===Respectful=== | ===Respectful=== | ||
''Is the question respectful? Is the question slanderous, insulting or provocative?'' | ''Is the question respectful? Is the question slanderous, insulting or provocative?'' | ||
:[[User:Bruce|Bruce]] — yes, respectful; no the rest. | |||
:[[User:Paul|Paul]] — Fine | |||
===Focused=== | ===Focused=== | ||
''Is the question too broad or too narrow?'' | ''Is the question too broad or too narrow?'' | ||
:[[User:Bruce|Bruce]] — No. It is narrow, but that's good. | |||
:[[User:Paul|Paul]] — Fine | |||
===Feasible=== | ===Feasible=== | ||
''Is the question able to be researched/answered?'' | ''Is the question able to be researched/answered?'' | ||
:[[User:Bruce|Bruce]] — not to a final conclusion; yes beyond reasonable doubt. | |||
:[[User:Paul|Paul]] — Suitable | |||
===Relevant=== | ===Relevant=== | ||
''Is the question relevant and useful to answer? Is there a related question that would be more interesting or more informative or more relevant to the audience?'' | ''Is the question relevant and useful to answer? Is there a related question that would be more interesting or more informative or more relevant to the audience?'' | ||
:[[User:Bruce|Bruce]] — yes & no. | |||
:[[User:Paul|Paul]] — Suitable | |||
==Go-ahead== | ==Go-ahead== | ||
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Going ahead at [[Reconciliation challenge: a literal single male ancestor, or modern science? (Acts 17:26)]] | |||
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Reconciliation challenge — definition
There is a body of scientific evidence that people are not descended from a single male ancestor. Acts 17:26 includes the statement that God “made from one [man/source/stock(?)], every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth”. Can these be reconciled? User:Prue
Criteria
Clear Aims
The aims of the research question or problem must be clear to the audience. Terms used should be clearly defined, especially if they are new or can be used in different ways.
- Bruce — yes, depending as always on what "reconcile" means: it's ultimately a personal judgement.
- Paul — This is specific and in scope.
Unbiased
Is the question biased? Is an answer or view presupposed?
- Bruce — no
- Paul — no
Respectful
Is the question respectful? Is the question slanderous, insulting or provocative?
- Bruce — yes, respectful; no the rest.
- Paul — Fine
Focused
Is the question too broad or too narrow?
- Bruce — No. It is narrow, but that's good.
- Paul — Fine
Feasible
Is the question able to be researched/answered?
- Bruce — not to a final conclusion; yes beyond reasonable doubt.
- Paul — Suitable
Relevant
Is the question relevant and useful to answer? Is there a related question that would be more interesting or more informative or more relevant to the audience?
- Bruce — yes & no.
- Paul — Suitable
Go-ahead
Going ahead at Reconciliation challenge: a literal single male ancestor, or modern science? (Acts 17:26)
