Forests vs faith

Forests vs faith

Walk with me as an ecology researcher navigating through two paths of life as an academic and as a believer of Christ, and how these two roads intersect.

An ecologist’s thoughts

a believer’s theology

About me

I started this blog as a new initiative to document the thoughts I had as a graduate student and a believer in Christ since 2019. Over the course of my academic journey, my perspectives on academic life have shaped my theological beliefs, and vice versa. This blog serves as my way to communicate on issues prevalent in the academic system, the theology taught in churches and society and how these two interact with one another to shape my thoughts and perspectives in my daily life.

For now, I have chosen to remain anonymous pending the performance and comments I get from this blog. My research specializes in tropical forest plant ecology with a keen side interest in biblical studies – hence the purpose of this blog! I am in no way an expert on the latter, but as far as possible I will cite from reputable, non-apologetic sources to justify myself. My hope for this blog is to serve as an outlet to convey lesser-known issues within academia and theologia for the laymen, with the aim to dedicate a post to each area biweekly.

Latest Posts

- Traditional ecological knowledge
  First post of 2026! For generations, farmers across different cultures have found various ways to live off the land, either through unique farming practices or ways to sustainably manage their environments. For example, many indigenous… Read more: Traditional ecological knowledge
- Reflections of 2025 – Theology track
  Happy holidays! As the year draws to a close, here’s hoping all believers and readers many blessings and God’s peace this season. As I write the final post for this track for this year, here… Read more: Reflections of 2025 – Theology track
- Reflections of 2025 – Ecology track
  Happy holidays! As the year draws to a close, here’s hoping all readers a well-deserved break this season. As I write the final post for this track for this year, here I am reflecting on… Read more: Reflections of 2025 – Ecology track
- Does faith demand historicity?
  Christmas is my favorite festival of the year. Every year, shopping malls will bring out the shiny Christmas lights, the festive music, maybe some powdered snow and wooden huts – these bring me joy 😊… Read more: Does faith demand historicity?
- Citing Scripture in academia?
  Last week, the online media blew up with the Samantha Fulnecky essay controversy. In a psychology class at the University of Oklahoma, a junior (Samantha Fulnecky) received a grade of zero for her essay in… Read more: Citing Scripture in academia?