Apollo 13: The Rest of the Story
Reflections on Science and Faith
Merlin Merritt
February 23, 2017
4:00 pm, BSB D110
During the crisis which occurred on the wellknown Apollo-13 mission, Merlin Merritt was on
console and was part of the team that
developed the procedures for the Lunar Module
rescue of the crew. As a part of that experience,
Merritt’s faith was strengthened as he
witnessed several apparent miracles in
response to prayer concerning the life-threating
experiences of the astronauts. While at NASA,
Merritt’s faith was challenged by apparent
biblical and scientific discrepancies, and he
began an intensive research study to
harmonize the Bible with modern scientific
findings. As a result of these studies and
through the support of various Christian
scientists and engineers, Merritt left NASA after
28 years to continue his pursuit of theological
studies,
ultimately
becoming
associate
pastor/educational minister of a church in Houston. Tapping into Einstein’s statement, “religion without
science is blind, and science without religion is lame,” Merritt believes that science and faith can not only
be harmonized but bring tremendous insight and witness to each other. The former NASA engineer will
bring his story of Apollo 13 and science and faith to Baylor on February 23rd.
Reception at 3:30 in the BSB E-Wing elevator Lobby on the 2nd floor
Sponsored by:
PHI BETA KAPPA
Zeta of Texas Chapter
For more information, contact Sherri Honza at 254-710-1271