Twentieth-Century science discoverd that the physical world is profoundly relational---that, thanks to the phenomenon of quantum entanglement, there is a holistic connectivity at the deepest level of physical reality. This new way of comprehending the universe---which brings to mind the mystery at the heart of Trinitarian theology---has inspired ......
New Religious Movements and Science in Late Twentieth-Century America
Shows that religious groups had several methods of creatively responding to science, and that the often-assumed conflict-based model of 'science versus religion' must be replaced by a more nuanced understanding of how religions operate in our modern scientific world.
Can a Scientist Really Be a Believer?: A Geneticist Responds to Francis Collins
In his bestselling book, "The Language of God", Francis Collins attempted to harmonise the findings of scientific research with Christian belief. This title presents a point-by-point rebuttal of "The Language of God", arguing that there is no scientifically acceptable evidence to support belief in a personal God and much that discredits it.
Translated by John Bowden In an age when faith and science seem constantly to clash, can theologians and scientists come to a meeting of minds? Yes, maintains the intrepid Hans Kueng, as he brilliantly argues here that religion and science are not mutually exclusive but complementary. Focusing on beginnings -- beginnings of time, of the world, ......
Interdisciplinary Essays in Honor of J. Wentzel van Huyssteen
How can science and religion move together toward a collegial future? J. Wentzel van Huyssteen has spent decades developing an interdisciplinary platform for the fruitful engagement of science and religion. Compiled to celebrate van Huyssteen's 65th birthday, The Evolution of Rationality gathers a stellar roster of scholars in van Huyssteen's main ......
The history of the interaction between science and religion is fraught with tension, although, as philosopher Phil Dowe demonstrates, many thoughtful and religious people have also found a harmony between these two crucial fields. This book surveys the relationship of science, reason, and religion, giving special attention to the most contentious ......
A landmark work. Mandatory reading for anyone who wants to learn to be a good skeptic. In this widely acclaimed and highly controversial book, Paul Kurtz examines the reasons why people accept supernatural and paranormal belief systems in spite of substantial evidence to the contrary. According to the author, it is because there is within the ......
