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Author: Ruth Bancewicz Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1725245965 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 142
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Is God a delusion? Are science and Christian faith incompatible? Ten scientists tell their stories. There is a popular myth at large in both modern society and in many churches. According to this myth, science and Christianity have been engaged in a long battle over the centuries. For many secularists this means that we must embrace science and reject religion, whilst for some Christians it means the exact opposite. But are science and Christian faith really in conflict? In this book ten respected scientists share their life stories and their reflections on science and faith. What led them to become scientists? Why did they embrace Christianity? And how do they relate their religious beliefs to the science that they do in the lab? The stories that they tell help us to see that when it comes to answering some of "life's big questions" we do well to listen for the insights from both science and faith. Samples and DVD trailer at www.testofaith.com Contributors Dr Francis Collins, Former Director, Human Genome Project Revd Dr Alasdair Coles, Cambridge University and St Andrews Church, Cambridge Dr Jennifer Wiseman, Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Prof. John Bryant, Professor Emeritus of Cell and Molecular Biology, Exeter University Prof. Bill Newsome, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine Prof. Rosalind Picard, Professor of Media Arts & Sciences, MIT Dr Ard Louis, The Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, Oxford University Revd Dr John Polkinghorne, Former President of Queens' College, Cambridge Dr Deborah B. Haarsma, Associate Professor in Physics & Astronomy, Calvin College Prof. Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology, Harris Manchester, College, Oxford Dr Ruth Bancewicz, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St Edmund's College, Cambridge
Author: Ruth Bancewicz Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers ISBN: 1725245965 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 142
Book Description
Is God a delusion? Are science and Christian faith incompatible? Ten scientists tell their stories. There is a popular myth at large in both modern society and in many churches. According to this myth, science and Christianity have been engaged in a long battle over the centuries. For many secularists this means that we must embrace science and reject religion, whilst for some Christians it means the exact opposite. But are science and Christian faith really in conflict? In this book ten respected scientists share their life stories and their reflections on science and faith. What led them to become scientists? Why did they embrace Christianity? And how do they relate their religious beliefs to the science that they do in the lab? The stories that they tell help us to see that when it comes to answering some of "life's big questions" we do well to listen for the insights from both science and faith. Samples and DVD trailer at www.testofaith.com Contributors Dr Francis Collins, Former Director, Human Genome Project Revd Dr Alasdair Coles, Cambridge University and St Andrews Church, Cambridge Dr Jennifer Wiseman, Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Prof. John Bryant, Professor Emeritus of Cell and Molecular Biology, Exeter University Prof. Bill Newsome, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine Prof. Rosalind Picard, Professor of Media Arts & Sciences, MIT Dr Ard Louis, The Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, Oxford University Revd Dr John Polkinghorne, Former President of Queens' College, Cambridge Dr Deborah B. Haarsma, Associate Professor in Physics & Astronomy, Calvin College Prof. Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology, Harris Manchester, College, Oxford Dr Ruth Bancewicz, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St Edmund's College, Cambridge
Author: Ruth Bancewicz Publisher: Wipf and Stock ISBN: 9781608998975 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 0
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Is God a delusion? Are science and Christian faith incompatible? This visually stunning, award-winning, three-part documentary uses interviews with top scientists and theologians to introduce some big questions: Part 1: Are science and Christianity in conflict? Has the Big Bang pushed God out of the universe? Part 2: What does 'creation' mean? Is evolution compatible with religious faith? Part 3: Are humans no more than biological machines? What does it mean to be made 'in the image of God'? There are many challenging issues raised by the sciences, but the overall message of thedocumentary is that science is compatible with genuine faith in God. Samples and DVD trailer at www.testofaith.com CONTRIBUTORS: Dr Denis Alexander, Director, The Faraday Institute, Cambridge Prof. Katherine Blundell, Department of Physics, Oxford University Prof. John Bryant, Professor Emeritus of Cell and Molecular Biology, Exeter University Dr Alasdair Coles, Cambridge University and St Andrews Church, Cambridge Dr Francis Collins, Former Director, Human Genome Project Prof. Simon Conway Morris, Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge University Dr William A. Dembski, Research Professor in Philosophy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Prof. Peter Harrison, Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, Oxford University Sir John Houghton, Former Chair, Scientific Assessment Working Group, The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Dr Ard Louis, The Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, Oxford University Prof. Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology, Harris Manchester, College, Oxford Prof. Bill Newsome, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine Dr Cherith Fee Nordling, Assistant Professor of Theology, Wheaton College Revd Dr John Polkinghorne, Former President of Queens' College, Cambridge Paul Taylor, Senior Speaker, Answers in Genesis (UK) Dr David Wilkinson, Lecturer in Science and Theology, Durham University Dr Jennifer Wiseman, Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
Author: Ruth Bancewicz Publisher: Wipf and Stock ISBN: 9781608999316 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 142
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Test of Faith is an innovative new resource designed for use by small groups wishing to explore big issues raised by science for both faith and ethics. It introduces a wide range of hot topics including: Are science and Christianity in conflict? Has the Big Bang pushed God out of the universe? What does 'creation' mean? Is evolution compatible with religious faith? Is cloning ethical? Are humans no more than biological machines? Test of Faith is designed to enable non-specialists to join the discussion. It allows small groups to unpack these issues, and discuss them at a level and pace that suits the group. It is flexible so that users can choose the topics that they want to cover, and encourages open discussion of a range of views. All you need to run a short course is a copy of the Test of Faith DVD and a Study Guide for each member of the group, and a Leader's Guide. The Leader's Guide provides full session notes and all the content of the Study Guide plus suggested responses to questions, critical background information, and opportunities for taking these issues further. The 'Spiritual Journeys with Scientists' book is a collection of edited interviews with ten of the scientists involved in Test of Faith: their life stories and their reflections on science and faith, and is ideal background reading for group members. Samples and DVD trailer at www.testofaith.com Contributors Dr Denis Alexander, Director, The Faraday Institute, Cambridge Prof. Katherine Blundell, Department of Physics, Oxford University Prof. John Bryant, Professor Emeritus of Cell and Molecular Biology, Exeter University Dr Alasdair Coles, Cambridge University and St Andrews Church, Cambridge Dr Francis Collins, Former Director, Human Genome Project Prof. Simon Conway Morris, Department of Earth Sciences, Cambridge University Dr William A. Dembski, Research Professor in Philosophy, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Dr Deborah B. Haarsma, Associate Professor in Physics & Astronomy, Calvin College Prof. Peter Harrison, Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion, Oxford University Sir John Houghton, Former Chair, Scientific Assessment Working Group, The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Dr Ard Louis, The Rudolf Peierls Centre for Theoretical Physics, Oxford University Prof. Alister McGrath, Professor of Historical Theology, Harris Manchester, College, Oxford Prof. Bill Newsome, Professor of Neurobiology, Stanford University School of Medicine Dr Cherith Fee Nordling, Assistant Professor of Theology, Wheaton College Prof. Rosalind Picard, Professor of Media Arts & Sciences, MIT Revd Dr John Polkinghorne, Former President of Queens' College, Cambridge Paul Taylor, Senior Speaker, Answers in Genesis (UK) Dr David Wilkinson, Lecturer in Science and Theology, Durham University Dr Jennifer Wiseman, Astrophysicist, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Editor - Dr Ruth Bancewicz, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St Edmund's College, Cambridge Editorial Assistant - James Crocker, The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion, St Edmund's College, Cambridge
Author: John Marks Templeton Publisher: Templeton Foundation Press ISBN: 1890151165 Category : Mathematics Languages : en Pages : 147
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These personal essays by esteemed scientists worldwide describe the spiritual journeys they have taken. Autohirs share their own experiences of learning to blend an understanding of the Divine with scientific perspectives.
Author: Ruth Bancewicz Publisher: Test of FAITH ISBN: 1608998959 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 126
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This visually stunning, award-winning, three part documentary uses interviews with ten top scientists and theologians to introduce some big questions and address the many challenging issues raised by the sciences. It shows that science is compatible with genuine faith in God. The Test of faith course comes with accompanying resources developed by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion ideally tailored to unpack the issues raised in the documentary. The book tells the stories of the scientists featured in the video materials as they share their life, stories and reflections on science and faith. The study guide allows small groups to explore science-faith issues by choosing topics and discussing them at a level and pace that suits the group. The Leader's guide supplements the study guide with suggested responses to questions, critical background information and opportunities to go deeper while encouraging an open discussion of a range of views.
Author: Ruth Bancewicz Publisher: Test of FAITH ISBN: 1608998967 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 98
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This visually stunning, award-winning, three part documentary uses interviews with ten top scientists and theologians to introduce some big questions and address the many challenging issues raised by the sciences. It shows that science is compatible with genuine faith in God. The Test of faith course comes with accompanying resources developed by the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion ideally tailored to unpack the issues raised in the documentary. The book tells the stories of the scientists featured in the video materials as they share their life, stories and reflections on science and faith. The study guide allows small groups to explore science-faith issues by choosing topics and discussing them at a level and pace that suits the group. The Leader's guide supplements the study guide with suggested responses to questions, critical background information and opportunities to go deeper while encouraging an open discussion of a range of views.
Author: Victor J. Stenger Publisher: Prometheus Books ISBN: 1616145994 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 412
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Looking at both historical and contemporary contexts, the author argues that religion has played a major role in suppressing scientific pursuit.
Author: Barbara Bradley Hagerty Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9781594488771 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 340
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"From analyses of the brain functions of Buddhist monks and Carmelite nuns, to the question of whether directed prayer can heal the sick, to what near-death experiences reveal about the afterlife, Hagerty reaches beyond what we think we know to understand whether the ineffable place beyond this world can be rationally - even scientifically - explained."--BOOK JACKET.
Author: Michael Guillen, PhD Publisher: Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. ISBN: 1496455606 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 192
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Is your worldview enlightened enough to accommodate both science and God at the same time? Dr. Michael Guillen, a best-selling author, Emmy award–winning journalist and former physics instructor at Harvard, used to be an Atheist—until science changed his mind. Once of the opinion that people of faith are weak, small-minded folks who just don’t understand science, Dr. Guillen ultimately concluded that not only does science itself depend on faith, but faith is actually the mightiest power in the universe. In Believing Is Seeing, Dr. Guillen recounts the fascinating story of his journey from Atheism to Christianity, citing the latest discoveries in neuroscience, physics, astronomy, and mathematics to pull back the curtain on the mystery of faith as no one ever has. Is it true that “seeing is believing?” Or is it possible that reality can be perceived most clearly with the eyes of faith—and that truth is bigger than proof? Let Dr. Guillen be your guide as he brilliantly argues for a large and enlightened worldview consistent with both God and modern science.
Author: Roger Pullin Publisher: Outskirts Press ISBN: 1478746939 Category : Philosophy Languages : en Pages : 464
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FREE THOUGHT, FAITH AND SCIENCE: FINDING UNITY THROUGH SEEKING TRUTH By Roger Pullin. This book covers a hot topic – can faith, defined as personal belief and trust in God and not as a religious affiliation, ever be compatible with science? Dr. Roger Pullin argues forcefully that faith and science are complementary paths to truth, with all truthful spiritual insights and all truthful disclosures through mathematics and science coming from God, and that through faith and science we approach one whole body of truth. He writes as a marine biologist with a long career in research, teaching and consulting, mostly in tropical developing countries, and as a believer. He is an Associate Member of Christians in Science and the Society of Ordained Scientists, a Member of the Science and Religion Forum and a Member and former Elder of the Union Church of Manila, Philippines. Dr. Pullin draws together threads from works across theology and science and from personal experiences to offer fresh perspectives on what he calls Free Thought. Free Thought has capital letters to distinguish it from our basic thought about the practicalities of life - what to eat, what to wear, how to dodge traffic etc. Free Thought is not freethinking, as defined conventionally by an outcome of dissent from some religious or other established order. No process defined by a specific outcome can be called free. Free Thought can have any outcome, including agnosticism, atheism and faith. Free Thought is founded on free will. Everyone is free to explore all available information and to choose what to believe. No one knows what anyone else truly believes. Free Thought is truly free. Every human self is a unique combination of a material mind-body with a spiritual soul. Free Thought is the integrated and iterative processing of information from the material and spiritual realms, in one or more common nonmaterial formats, across an individual mind-soul interface. Free Thought connects the material and spiritual realms in every person. Our Free Thought and mind-soul interfaces make us the agents by which God and the spiritual force for evil can bring about change in the material realm. The laws of nature are not suspended to allow so-called miracles. We have free will. The material realm works through free process. From this perspective, Dr. Pullin reviews the human condition, faith, science, the battlefields on which we seek truth in the midst of lies and nonsense and make moral choices, the need for reformations in organized religion and revolutions in science and the prospects for faith-science unity. He recommends expansion of faith-science quest for truth, by scientific appraisals of subjective evidence from within believers and nonbelievers and by considering the implications of a spiritual realm for brain and consciousness research and a theory of everything. This book’s 11 chapters can be adapted as a series of lectures. It depicts a model and mechanisms for Free Thought in a 6-part Figure 1, the backdrop to which forms the cover design, and a synthetic Figure 2. Its 5 Appendices provide definitions of terms, summaries of the author’s beliefs and background, reviews of related literature and a questionnaire for readers. Its total length is 431 pages, plus a user-friendly Index.
Author: Ruth Bancewicz
Author: Ruth Bancewicz
Author: Ruth Bancewicz
Author: Ruth Bancewicz
Author: John Marks Templeton
Author: Ruth Bancewicz
Author: Ruth Bancewicz
Author: Victor J. Stenger
Author: Barbara Bradley Hagerty
Author: Michael Guillen, PhD
Author: Roger Pullin