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Test of Faith

Author : Ruth Bancewicz
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1725245965
Total Pages : 142 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (252 download)

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Download or read book Test of Faith written by Ruth Bancewicz and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2010-09-01 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Test of Faith

Author : Ruth Bancewicz
Publisher : Wipf and Stock
ISBN 13 : 9781608998975
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (989 download)

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Download or read book Test of Faith written by Ruth Bancewicz and published by Wipf and Stock. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

The Language of God

Author : Francis Collins
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1847396151
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book The Language of God written by Francis Collins and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2008-09-04 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr Francis S. Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, is one of the world's leading scientists, working at the cutting edge of the study of DNA, the code of life. Yet he is also a man of unshakable faith in God. How does he reconcile the seemingly unreconcilable? In THE LANGUAGE OF GOD he explains his own journey from atheism to faith, and then takes the reader on a stunning tour of modern science to show that physics, chemistry and biology -- indeed, reason itself -- are not incompatible with belief. His book is essential reading for anyone who wonders about the deepest questions of all: why are we here? How did we get here? And what does life mean?

Fingerprints of God

Author : Barbara Bradley Hagerty
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781594488771
Total Pages : 340 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (887 download)

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Download or read book Fingerprints of God written by Barbara Bradley Hagerty and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2009 with total page 340 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Articles about research on spirituality and the brain are usually written from the point of view that religious experience can be understood from a purely scientific perspective. Hagerty's (religion correspondent, NPR) book does not have this naturalistic or materialistic tendency. Rather, as both a reporter and a religious person, she seeks insight on spirituality and science while being open to the possibility that spirituality may still have a transcendent component. The book is interesting to read because the author has interviewed many scientists as well as many people who attest to having mystical or near-death experiences. In a way, the reader feels like a participant in Hagerty's own encounter with the various pieces of information and evidence, struggling with her to make sense of it all. Highly recommended.John Jaeger, Dallas Baptist Univ. Lib. Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Spiritual Evolution

Author : John Marks Templeton
Publisher : Templeton Foundation Press
ISBN 13 : 1890151165
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Spiritual Evolution written by John Marks Templeton and published by Templeton Foundation Press. This book was released on 1998-06 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Test of Faith

Author : Ruth Bancewicz
Publisher : Test of FAITH
ISBN 13 : 1608998940
Total Pages : 143 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Test of Faith written by Ruth Bancewicz and published by Test of FAITH. This book was released on 2010 with total page 143 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Test of Faith, Leader's Guide

Author : Ruth Bancewicz
Publisher : Test of FAITH
ISBN 13 : 1608998959
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Test of Faith, Leader's Guide written by Ruth Bancewicz and published by Test of FAITH. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

God and the Folly of Faith

Author : Victor J. Stenger
Publisher : Prometheus Books
ISBN 13 : 1616145994
Total Pages : 412 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (161 download)

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Download or read book God and the Folly of Faith written by Victor J. Stenger and published by Prometheus Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking at both historical and contemporary contexts, the author argues that religion has played a major role in suppressing scientific pursuit.

Free Thought, Faith, and Science

Author : Roger Pullin
Publisher : Outskirts Press
ISBN 13 : 1478746939
Total Pages : 464 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (787 download)

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Download or read book Free Thought, Faith, and Science written by Roger Pullin and published by Outskirts Press. This book was released on 2014-10-10 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Mere Science and Christian Faith

Author : Greg Cootsona
Publisher : InterVarsity Press
ISBN 13 : 0830887415
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Mere Science and Christian Faith written by Greg Cootsona and published by InterVarsity Press. This book was released on 2018-03-13 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Emerging adults want to believe that science and faith can coexist peacefully, and Greg Cootsona argues that they can. In his book Mere Science and Christian Faith he holds out a vision for the integration of science and faith and how it can lead us more deeply into the conversations that confront the church today.

Global Perspectives on Science and Christianity

Author : Mike Brownnutt
Publisher : Langham Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1786410435
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Global Perspectives on Science and Christianity written by Mike Brownnutt and published by Langham Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-30 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The discussion of how science and Christianity relate to each other is a truly global one. Christianity around the world encompasses diverse sets of perspectives, ideas, and challenges. Similarly, the practice and perception of science can vary significantly from one region to another. When brought together in their global contexts we find a richness in the engagement between science and Christianity that leads to diverse questions and distinctive answers. Global Perspectives on Science and Christianity brings together scholars from six continents, hailing from disciplines of natural and social sciences, theology, history, and philosophy, to provide a unique collection of perspectives on how science and Christianity relate around the world. Tackling some issues that are seldom addressed as well as providing fresh perspectives on perennial topics, this is an important, relevant and genuinely global contribution to the discussion.

Test of Faith, Study Guide

Author : Ruth Bancewicz
Publisher : Test of FAITH
ISBN 13 : 1608998967
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book Test of Faith, Study Guide written by Ruth Bancewicz and published by Test of FAITH. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

The Tragedy Test

Author : Richard Agler
Publisher : Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN 13 : 1532657943
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book The Tragedy Test written by Richard Agler and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2018-10-25 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When tragedy strikes we want to know: Why did this happen? How could it have happened? Where is life's justice and fairness? When tragedy strikes we need to know: What still makes sense. What paths lead to healing. How to deal with the timeless questions. When Rabbi Richard Agler's twenty-six-year-old daughter Talia was struck and killed by a motor vehicle, his understanding of tragedy failed him. This book is an account of a journey, one he had no choice but to take, leading from unimaginable grief to (at least partial) recovery. In clear and compelling language, with references to both ancient and modern sources of wisdom, Rabbi Agler offers insight for everyone who has, or who one day might, experience painful loss. The Tragedy Test may give you enhanced clarity on some of humanity's most profound questions. It may lead you to reimagine the nature of our universe. It may fundamentally challenge your understanding of the God you thought you knew. It will not leave you unmoved or unchanged.

Affective Computing

Author : Rosalind W. Picard
Publisher : MIT Press
ISBN 13 : 9780262661157
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (611 download)

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Download or read book Affective Computing written by Rosalind W. Picard and published by MIT Press. This book was released on 2000-07-24 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: According to Rosalind Picard, if we want computers to be genuinely intelligent and to interact naturally with us, we must give computers the ability to recognize, understand, even to have and express emotions. The latest scientific findings indicate that emotions play an essential role in decision making, perception, learning, and more—that is, they influence the very mechanisms of rational thinking. Not only too much, but too little emotion can impair decision making. According to Rosalind Picard, if we want computers to be genuinely intelligent and to interact naturally with us, we must give computers the ability to recognize, understand, even to have and express emotions. Part 1 of this book provides the intellectual framework for affective computing. It includes background on human emotions, requirements for emotionally intelligent computers, applications of affective computing, and moral and social questions raised by the technology. Part 2 discusses the design and construction of affective computers. Although this material is more technical than that in Part 1, the author has kept it less technical than typical scientific publications in order to make it accessible to newcomers. Topics in Part 2 include signal-based representations of emotions, human affect recognition as a pattern recognition and learning problem, recent and ongoing efforts to build models of emotion for synthesizing emotions in computers, and the new application area of affective wearable computers.

Agnostic-Ish

Author : Josh Buoy
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780692710517
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Agnostic-Ish written by Josh Buoy and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book about science, religion, and the world in between. I was born into a Christian family, but fell out of religion and in love with the scientific method. I had little need of faith, I thought, when science could tell me so much more about the world, and ask so little of me in return. But as I aged into young adulthood, a new chapter of my story began. Did I really know why I believed what I believed? How could I be so certain of my convictions when I hadn't even honestly considered the evidence? This book traces my journey through the furthest reaches of thought, a journey that took me through the realms of psychology, biology, physics, and belief. Could I find a place for faith in the modern world? Or was I right to cast it off as I did?

The Adam Quest

Author : Tim Stafford
Publisher : HarperChristian + ORM
ISBN 13 : 1400205654
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Adam Quest written by Tim Stafford and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2014-01-07 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Science and faith should be allies, not opponents, in the search for truth. But when it comes to understanding the very beginnings of life, it is no easy task to reconcile the history taught in the Bible with the discoveries of the scientific community. Author Tim Stafford watched the tension between the beliefs of Darwin and the teaching of Genesis shake the faith of his family, ruin friendships, and leave Christians in the field of science feeling as though the doors of the church were closed to their profession. He believes this civil war can stop. The scientific record and the truth of the Bible aren’t mutually exclusive. The Adam Quest offers a compelling new look at the beginnings of life as Stafford puts questions of dinosaurs, genealogy, and the age of the earth to eleven world-class scientists. A sweeping book—touching everything from advances in genetics to a particle physicist striving to become Anglican priest—Stafford uses the stories and journeys of these remarkable men and women to provide a new diversity of answers. Scientific progress is carefully detailed, while the struggle toward truth and toward God is humanized. A deeply informative look at Christians working in science, this book is for both believers and those who harbor doubts—an intersection of faith and science, and a safe place for questions. Whether you believe in a young earth, intelligent design, evolutionary creationism, or something else, The Adam Quest offers a chance to strengthen your faith, deepen your knowledge, and bring science back into the church. Praise for The Adam Quest “To a debate that usually provokes accusations, name-calling, and polarization, Tim Stafford offers a wise, mediating overview. For some, this book may well be a faith-saver.” —Philip Yancey, author of What Good Is God? “If you’ve ever been troubled by the relationship between science, the Bible, and human origins—this book is for you. Tim is thoughtful of mind and generous of spirit—two qualities much needed in this discussion.” —John Ortberg, Senior Pastor of Menlo Park Presbyterian Church, and author of Who Is This Man? “Tim Stafford provides a glimpse into the lives of eleven scientists with a strong commitment to Christian faith who are involved in the creation/evolution controversies, representing different perspectives. He goes beyond the technical details of the debates to reveal the personal experiences that underlie each of their convictions. Everyone interested in science and faith would benefit from this insightful perspective of the human sentiment behind the wide range of positions.” —Randy Isaac, Executive Director, American Scientific Affiliation “The importance of Stafford’s book is that it brings together the top advocates of the various creation positions and lets them speak for themselves. The personal stories put a human face on a debate that has split Christians from Christians, as well as Christians from non-Christians. I found the discussion of the personal histories of each author as important as the technical positions they defend. This is as much a book about the sociology of science as the details of creation. It lays out how science advances, how Christians practice their faith in their discipline, and how the science establishment responds to propositions that are not in the mainstream.” —Robert K. Prud'homme, Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering; Director, Program in Engineering Biology at Princeton University

The Case for Christ

Author : Lee Strobel
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1458759202
Total Pages : 510 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (587 download)

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Download or read book The Case for Christ written by Lee Strobel and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book consists primarily of interviews between Strobel (a former legal editor at the Chicago Tribune) and biblical scholars such as Bruce Metzger. Each interview is based on a simple question, concerning historical evidence (for example, "Can the Biographies of Jesus Be Trusted?"), scientific evidence, ("Does Archaeology Confirm or Contradict Jesus' Biographies?"), and "psychiatric evidence" ("Was Jesus Crazy When He Claimed to Be the Son of God?"). Together, these interviews compose a case brief defending Jesus' divinity, and urging readers to reach a verdict of their own.