Scholar | Former Visiting Scholar
Biology
Tim Smith earned a BA in biology at Pacific Lutheran University and a PhD in biomathematics at the University of Washington. He has worked primarily for fishery laboratories within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries, specializing in the assessment and history of various marine fisheries globally, especially commercial whaling. He currently teaches at Bethel Church’s School of Supernatural Ministry and works in Bethel’s Long-Term Missions Department, where he focuses on missionary finances and debriefing missionaries returning from the field.
Selected articles and research published with Reasons to Believe, offering deeper exploration of key topics.
Einstein Did Not Predict Determinism
Explore the debate on free will and determinism through Einstein's theory, quantum physics, and Christian perspectives. Read More
Reality Is More Than Sense Perception
Explore why relying solely on senses limits understanding of reality, highlighting the role of reason, knowledge, and faith beyond naturalism. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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Fuz Rana is a biochemist, author, and Christian apologist specializing in human origins, genetics, and the scientific evidence for design. President, CEO, and senior scholar at Reasons to Believe (RTB), he formerly served as a senior scientist in research and development at Procter & Gamble. Rana earned a BS in chemistry with highest honors from West Virginia State College (now University) and a PhD in chemistry with an emphasis in biochemistry from Ohio University. He pursued postdoctoral studies on cell membranes at the Universities of Virginia and Georgia. Read More
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