Critical Appraisal of Problems, Questions and Reconciliation Challenges Mk 2

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Criteria for Critical Appraisal

for all questions and definitions of "problems reconciling our various understandings of Scripture with the discoveries of science"

Clear Aims

Its aims are clear: terms used are clearly defined, especially if they are new or can be used in different ways.

Unbiased

It is unbiased, not presupposing any viewpoint or answer.

Respectful

It is respectful: not insulting, provocative or slanderous. If a question, it is a genuine question seeking an answer; if a problem, it is a genuine problem requiring a solution.

Focused

It has a clear focus, neither too broad nor too narrow, has a small number of relevant quotes and is free of equivocation.

Feasible

It appears able to be researched and at least partial conclusions reached beyond reasonable doubt.

Relevant

It is relevant to the task in hand, and can't be rewritten to be more directly relevant.

Important

Answers to it and the process of seeking them will be informative and useful.

Go-ahead

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