Bible Seminar: Why Does Everything Eventually Fall Apart?

Stars burn out. Our bodies age. Even our planet wears down. Yet, Earth is full of order. Where does all this order come from?
About this Event

Program

Stars burn out. Our bodies age. Even our planet wears down. Yet, Earth is full of order. The Sun powers our weather, oceans and food supply, and inside your body, trillions of cells work together, guided by DNA and powered by microscopic machines, including a molecular turbine called ATP synthase. Where does all this order come from, and why doesn’t it last? Why, despite the body’s ability to repair itself, do we still grow old?

Join Dr. Dieter Knowle on a visually rich journey, with NASA animations and everyday examples, from the vastness of space to the microscopic world inside you.

Topics We’ll Explore

• The Universe: why it is expanding and cooling, and how stars like our Sun become hot spots in the cold
• The Wonder of Earth: how sunlight powers the wind, water, ocean currents and the food we eat
• The Complexity of Life: why energy alone doesn’t build anything, and the information and molecular machinery that do
• Why Order Doesn’t Last: what science knows about aging, and why we can slow, but not stop, the damage to our air, water, forests and soil
• Science and the Bible: how scientific discoveries connect with biblical perspectives on creation, life, death and what may lie beyond

All are welcome—no scientific knowledge or religious background is required. Stay afterward for refreshments and conversation.

About the Speaker

Dr. Dieter Knowle holds a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology. After 13 years teaching at Kyungpook National University in South Korea, he now explores the complexity of life and the universe through both scientific inquiry and the Bible.

Location & Parking

307 West 38th Street - Studio 1701 (17th floor), New York, NY 10018

Parking: There is free street parking during the week any time after 7:00PM. There are many parking garages available within a one block radius. Recommended parking garage apps are SpotHero, ParkWhiz, and Best Parking. Use ParkNYC to pay for metered street parking.

Cancellations

If you need to cancel, please contact us at [email protected] as soon as possible so we may offer your spot to another participant.

About The Word Forum

The Word Forum is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization dedicated to promoting the study of the Bible through an interdisciplinary approach to biblical research.

Our seminars and events bring together people from all walks of life to explore the Bible's authenticity, the history of the Old and New Testaments, and its relationship to science — including archaeological discoveries and museum exhibits. Whether you're encountering the Bible for the first time or deepening your understanding, our events offer a thoughtful, open space to engage with the messages of the Bible.