God, Science, and Humility
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eBook Summary:
God, Science, and Humility
Ten Scientists Consider Humility Theology
Edited by Robert L. Herrmann
Editor Robert Herrmann has collected the opinions of ten scientists, all leaders in their fields, who have considered the relevance of their science to theology. The contributors bring a variety of religious experiences to the consideration of humility theology, a humble approach to our truth-seeking about God.
As a physicist, Russell Stannard provides an overview of humility theology in which truth is approached in an experimental, hypothetical mode, as is done in the sciences. Physicist and theologian Robert Russell focuses on the interaction between cosmology and theology. Charles Harper writes of the opportunity for a tremendous flowering of planetary science through a joint partnership between science and religion.
Owen Gingerich, historian of science, looks at the other side of humility theology - the possibility that we can actually arrive at unreasonable expectations - about the existence and nature of extraterrestrial intelligence. Francisco Ayala begins with the surprising contrast between the very brief period of human evolution and its remarkable and utterly unique end-product, homo sapiens. Psychologist David Myers points out that intuition can be a powerful faculty, but there are many limitations to this "inner knowing."
Chemist Giuseppe Del Re writes an interesting view of the history of the development of chemistry as a discipline. Herbert Benson and Patricia Myers analyze the components of mind-body medicine that relate to the rubric of self-care, including relaxation procedures, nutrition, exercise, stress management, and faith. David and Susan Larson introduce the reader to a new field of medical science that focuses on the impact of spiritual values on patients’ health. Fraser Watts looks at artificial intelligence research.
The discussion included in this book will significantly aid scholars and general readers in the search for greater understanding of the relationship between science and religion.
Highlights
Contributors are:
Russell Stannard
Robert John Russell
Charles L. Harper
Owen Gingerich
Francisco J. Ayala
David G. Myers
Giuseppe Del Re
Herbert Benson
David B. Larson
Fraser Watts
Areas discussed include astronomy, neuroscience, genetics, medicine, and social science.
Robert L. Herrmann is adjunct professor of chemistry at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts. Dr. Herrmann has authored numerous books in the field of science and religion and is a contributor to the science and religion dialogue.
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