Ray Mondragon
ThM, DMin
Dr. Ray Mondragon is currently a professor at Chafer Theological Seminary. In addition to working as an engineer early in his career, Ray has served as a professor at Trinity Southwest University, Word of God Bible College (Kiev, Ukraine), International Baptist Bible College (Rivne, Kharkiv, and Vinnytsia, Ukraine; Guatemala), and Central American Theological Seminary (SETECA) (Guatemala). He has also served as a Bible teacher at Grace Church in Albuquerque, Creation Science Fellowship of NM, and for the Coach’s Bible Study at the University of New Mexico. He has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of New Mexico, Th.M. in Old Testament Literature and Exegesis from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. in Biblical Studies from Trinity Theological Seminary.
In addition to regularly speaking at Bible conferences such as the Chafer Conference and the Pre-Trib Conference, Ray is also a frequent guest on the ABQ Connect radio program (KLTY 88.3 FM - https://www.klyt.fm/listen) where he has been doing a series of radio interviews on the subject of Science and Scripture.
To see many of Dr. Mondragon’s articles, interviews, and teachings, please visit https://www.forhisglorynm.com/.
Science: Is God Shouting? by Ray Mondragon examines the relationship between science and Christianity, challenging the prevailing secular worldview that often dominates modern scientific thought. Mondragon argues that true science must be grounded in a biblical worldview, recognizing the limitations of human understanding and the inherent fallibility of scientific methods. He explores the inadequacies of modern secular science, highlighting its deficiencies and distortions caused by presuppositions and biases, particularly in the field of historical science.
The book emphasizes the reliability and inspiration of Scripture, presenting a case for its inerrancy and value as a source of absolute truth. It proposes that a true understanding of the natural realm is only possible through the integration of scientific inquiry and a correct interpretation of Scripture. The text proceeds to examine the creation narrative of Genesis 1, showing the scientific insights provided and the refutation of evolution. Significant events like the Fall of Man and the Flood are examined.
Mondragon then delves into the ramifications of human sin and the resulting degeneration and decay in creation, exploring the theological and scientific implications of the second law of thermodynamics. He contrasts this concept with the hope of future restoration presented in the New Testament. The concept of God's sovereignty and His maintenance of creation is discussed. Finally, the author addresses issues of ethics and worldview, calling for a paradigm shift in the scientific community toward a biblical worldview and promoting a faith-based approach that emphasizes God as both Creator and Savior.
Science: Is God Shouting? challenges readers to reconsider their assumptions about science, urging a return to a biblical foundation for scientific understanding and highlighting the spiritual implications of scientific discovery.