The contributors to this book write from a faith perspective but respectful of the place and role of science, both historically and today. Some write from direct scientific expertise while others draw on philosophical and theological perspectives to engage in reflection upon issues such as: how the division between faith and science arose; the nature of science; scientists and the phenomenon of atheism; the assumptions behind some contemporary debates; and the often-forgotten eschatological issues, the where-are-we-heading questions. It is hoped that readers will benefit from the many rich perspectives offered in these pages.
"It is a surprise, almost a shock, to encounter a Christian book with a title such as this one, in which the progress of science is described as 'marvelous.' The contributors stem largely, but not entirely, from the Roman Catholic tradition, and their contributions fall into three sections: learning from history, topics in contemporary debate, and Christian perspectives on the destiny of the cosmos. For anyone wanting a good introduction to the relationship between science (particularly physics and related disciplines) and faith, there is much robust theology that will be of value, with some of the chapters providing detailed analyses and assessments well beyond the elementary."
D Gareth Jones Department of Anatomy, University of Otago, New Zealand Theological Book Review Click here for full review "For those of us who are called to be scientists, the exploration of God's creation is a response to an invitation to spend time with the Creator. We get to play with Him, so to speak, uncovering the delightful puzzles He sets for us and marveling at the way the laws of the universe fit together with a logic that is both harmonious and elegant. Science does not replace God; rather, it reveals that God is more amazing than we could ever have realized."
Brother Guy Consolmagno SJ is a research astronomer and Planetary scientist at the Vatican Observatory Recipient of the Carl Sagan Medal and Contributor of Chapter 1 "A book like
Faith and the Marvelous Progress of Science may very well contribute to the dawn of a new era in our understanding of the natures of both science and theology, an era where justice is done to each of these disciplines as we appreciate that while their methods are different, they are not opposed to each other, an era in which we might react, as we look back at the history of popular attitudes towards these two disciplines, by asking: Science versus Religion? Aren't they both good guys?"
Robert Egan The Furrow
