User's Guide to Science and BeliefIn this new edition of his bestselling book, Michael Poole explores the interaction between science and religious belief. He faces the dilemmas and finds some unexpected solutions. Subjects covered include: o Do science and the Bible contradict each other? o Is faith believing what you know isn't true? o Does science rule out miracles? o Has the work of Darwin ruled out the idea of a creating God? o Is the universe a cosmic accident or God's design? Substantially rewritten, updated and enlarged to take account of the changing field, User's Guide to Science and Religion is a concise, clear and colour-illustrated introduction, ideal for both general readers and students. |
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