Wednesday, November 30, 2005

The Science Of God

I have been re-reading a book I bought last year called The Science Of God:The Convergence Of Science and Biblical Wisdom, because the first time I read it I was a little overwhelmed by the depth that author Gerald Shroeder goes in his various explanations of how the Bible and science are actually compatible. That is, indeed, the point of the book; to get scientists to see passed their labcoats and for theologians to see passed their pews and find that there is a lot of common ground to be seen between the two.
While the book is not wholly convincing -- I think Shroeder, who is a Jewish scientist, leans too much on traditional Jewish writings like those of mystical kabbalahist Nahmanides, a 13th century Jewish philosopher, and his own interpretations of the first five books of the Bible -- the book does go a long way in helping people like me grasp concepts such as evolution, relativity, and other scientific concepts of which religious people tend to be afraid. I particularly enjoy his discussions on Einstein's relativism and the dating of the earth. The whole concept of time and space. Deep stuff.
Anyway, for anyone willing to delve into such a book, I would suggest it as something that, if not totally convincing as an argument for the case of God in every aspect of Creation, atleast it will get a person thinking. I know what side I am on, and I think that those on both sides who read this will stay on their respective sides, but maybe with more respect for those that appear to be their enemy. In my mind, science and nature are one. God made it. We just haven't figured it all out yet. And we never will in this lifetime. But it's fun trying.

2 Comments:

Blogger Trebor Nevals said...

Nice recommendation, I'll put it on my long-term reading list between the Quran and the Bible.

4:41 PM  
Blogger Wil said...

Rob-

Thanks for visiting my humble virtual abode. How did you find this blog?
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5:12 PM  

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