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Science & Christianity: Four Views Updated Anniver Edition
Contributor(s): Carlson, Richard F. (Editor), Frair, Wayne F. (Contribution by), Patterson, Gary D. (Contribution by)

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ISBN: 0830822623     ISBN-13: 9780830822621
Publisher: IVP Academic
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Binding Type: Paperback
Published: August 2000
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Annotation: Christians have long debated the relationship of science and faith. With the rise of Darwinism, however, the issue took on new significance. Darwinism appeared to undermine the authority of the Bible and the credibility of Christianity by freeing science of the need for a Creator. Rethinking the relationship between science and Christianity quickly became a priority. How does a faithful Christian respond to the pronouncements of contemporary science? Is science a help or a hindrance to belief? Are science and the Bible in conflict?

At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Christians continue to wonder whether faith and science are partners or opponents. In this book six Christian scholars help us sort through the issues as they present four views on the relationship of science and Christianity.

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BISAC Categories:
- Science | Philosophy & Social Aspects
Dewey: 261.55
LCCN: 00040949
Series: Spectrum Multiview Book Series Spectrum Multiview Book Serie
Physical Information: 0.78" H x 5.52" W x 8.26" L (0.72 lbs) 276 pages
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- Theometrics - Academic
Features: Annotated, Bibliography
Review Citations: CBA Retailers 10/01/2000 pg. 80
 
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Science and Christianity. Are they partners or opponents? Christians have long debated the relationship of science to faith. With the rise of Darwinism, however, the issue took on new significance. Darwinism appeared to undermine the authority of the Bible and the credibility of Christianity by freeing science of the need for a Creator. Rethinking the relationship between science and Christianity quickly became a priority.
  • How does a faithful Christian respond to the pronouncements of contemporary science?
  • Is science a help or a hindrance to belief?
  • Are science and the Bible in conflict?
At the beginning of the twenty-first century, Christians continue to wonder whether faith and science are partners or opponents. In this book six Christian scholars sort through the issues as they present four different views on the relationship of science and Christianity. These include Wayne Frair and Gary D. Patterson for "creationism," Jean Pond for "independence," Stephen C. Meyer for "qualified agreement" and Howard J. Van Till for "partnership." Each contributor responds to the other scholars, noting points of agreement and disagreement. Editor Richard F. Carlson offers an introduction to this contemporary debate as well as a postscript to help us evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each view.

Contributor Bio(s): Meyer, Stephen C.: - He is coauthor ofScience and Evidence of Design in the Universe (Ignatius, 2002), and coeditor of Darwinism, Design and Public Education (Michigan State University Press, 2003). Meyer has contributed to numerous scholarly books, including Debating Design: From Darwin to DNA (Cambridge University Press, 2004). He has published articles in major newspapers and magazines such as The Wall Street Journal, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Times, The Seattle Times, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, The Chicago Tribune, The Houston Chronicle, WorldNetDaily.com, National Review, Insight and First Things. He has appeared on national television and radio programs such as Fox News, PBS's TechnoPolitics and Freedom Speaks, MSNBC's Hardball with Chris Matthews, and NPR's Talk of the Nation and Science Friday. He coauthored the film, Unlocking the Mystery of Life, which has recently aired on PBS stations around the country.Carlson, Richard F.: - Richard F. Carlson is research professor of physics at the University of Redlands in Redlands, California and formerly a visiting scientist in the department of radiation sciences at Uppsala University, Sweden. He received a B.S. (University of Redlands), M.S. and Ph.D. (University of Minnesota) in physics, and an M. A. (Fuller Theological Seminary) in biblical studies and theology. His physics research interests are in experimental nuclear physics, and he has done postdoctoral research at UCLA. While teaching at the University of Redlands he has continued his nuclear research at UCLA, the University of Manitoba, University of California Davis, and currently at Uppsala University. Carlson has published more than fifty articles in physics research journals. Recently his interests have shifted to the area of science and Christian faith, and between 1995 and 2005 he taught a number of science and theology courses at the University of Redlands and Fuller Theological Seminary. His courses at Redlands and Fuller have resulted in two Templeton Foundation prizes. He is the general editor ofScience & Christianity: Four Views (InterVarsity Press, 2000), as well as the author of a number of articles appearing in nuclear physics research journals and theological journals.Van Till, Howard J.: - Van Till is professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at Calvin College, Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating from Calvin College in 1960, he earned his Ph.D. in physics from Michigan State University in 1965. Van Till's research experience includes both solid-state physics and millimeter-wave astronomy. During the past two decades he has devoted a considerable portion of his writing and speaking efforts to topics regarding the relationship of science and religion. Having concluded that the usual creation-evolution debate is the product of serious misunderstandings, Van Till's goal is to encourage a nonadversarial and mutually informative engagement of Christian theology and the natural sciences. He is the author of numerous books, book chapters and essays on this theme and has spoken at many universities, colleges and churches. He is a member of the American Astronomical Society and the American Scientific Affililation. Since 1992 he has served the John Templeton Foundation as a member of its advisory board and has assisted the foundation in the administration of several programs in science and religion.
 
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