Well, it's because I gladly acknowledge some ideas that are part of process theology, but which I think are not tied to all the details of process thought, and are very illuminating and helpful.

I also think we need to maintain distinctions - the doctrine of creation is different from a scientific cosmology, and we should resist the temptation, which sometimes scientists give in to, to try to assimilate the concepts of theology to the concepts of science.

People, and especially theologians, should try to familiarize themselves with scientific ideas. Of course, science is technical in many respects, but there are some very good books that try to set out some of the conceptual structure of science.

I think Bill was so helpful because he knew the BRAC process, he knew the shipyard and he could articulate its mission.

I think seeing some of the past can be helpful, especially if you're into crime solving.

Those theologians who are beginning to take the doctrine of creation very seriously should pay some attention to science's story.