About ISCAST

ISCAST is an Australian organisation dedicated to exploring the interface between science and the Christian faith.  Its membership consists of scientists, theologians and professionals with standing in their own fields and a commitment to the Christian faith.

The rapid development of science has left many either to follow blindly where science is taking them or to crawl into a fundamentalist mindset.  We argue there is a third way: a dynamic dialogue, critically reviewing both science and religion, allowing each to influence our understanding of the other. 

Our Vision

That Australasia hosts a dynamic dialogue, critically reviewing both science and religion, allowing each to influence the other as our understanding of reality progresses.

Our Mission

To develop and advocate a Christian perspective in the science-religion dialogue within the science community, the Christian community and society generally in the Australasian and international communities,

Our Core Values

Christian commitment
We affirm the Gospel of Jesus Christ as expressed in the Bible and outlined in the Nicene Creed as central to our faith. 

Scientific commitment
We are committed to scientific and technological research; particularly the insight this gives to our understanding of our creator and the benefits it brings to our planet and humanity.

Moral accountability
We are committed to understanding and working within the limits of our knowledge and seek to minimise the adverse impacts of the application of our science and technology.

Biblical interpretation
We seek to interpret the Bible within the mainstream evangelical tradition while respecting the stance of others.

Theological Safe Space
We will encourage people to be free to explore new areas of discovery without fear of unfair or inappropriate criticism or theological ostracism.

Mode of debate
We seek to speak the truth in love and firm humility while being open to new ways of thinking and without rejecting the insights of the past.