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Title: God the Evidence : The Reconciliation of Faith and Reason in a Postsecular World by PATRICK GLYNN ISBN: 0-7615-1964-5 Publisher: Prima Lifestyles Pub. Date: 30 March, 1999 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 3.59 (69 reviews)
Rating: 4
Summary: Not bad, but you will want to read more
Comment: Patrick Glynn's "God: The Evidence" is a well-written and balanced book overall. It should not bore the reader and its style quite readable and well-tempered (not too academic, lest less technical readers get lost, not too simplified, lest scientists and philosophers lose patience). It really has something for anyone interested in God, science, philosophy, etc.
Ultimately, I think his analysis is correct that unlike the 1970s, where it seemed to many that scientific discoveries precluded the existence of God, today (late 1990s and now early 2000), scientific discoveries tend to be more congenial to God's existence. As a Ph.D. candidate in philosophy, I affirm his view that the materialism/mechanism of the 19th century is failing to account for many phenomena. He also had some good points about the prejudice of some scientists, in just simply dismissing Aristotle's notion of final cause, page 54, (its like saying, "I just don't like it"). When one considers much of the evidence regarding the "anthropic principle" in cosmology, it does seem as if the universe is hot-wired for life (no accident). But of course you have to decide for yourself, and Glynn does give many opposing arguments, which is nice.
So should you buy this book to prove something to yourself?
As a teacher of philosophy, I have learned that in order to prove or disprove anything to anyone at least two criteria are necessary:
(1) He/she has an open mind about the issue (no predetermined conclusions, such as some atheists and believers have) (2) There must be a starting point for the knowledge to flow from (if someone is a pure skeptic and the two of you cannot agree on a single thing like "we both know trees exist, right?", then the whole idea of proof or refutation is hopeless).
Of course extremists on both sides (fanatical bible waving literalists, and hardcore atheists will not in the least be open to this book, since they have all the answers already how could a book do anything to them?)
Ultimately, Glynn says that he does not think reason/science can give you faith, and he is correct. But it can, to echo the words of Aquinas centuries ago, remove barriers to one embracing God.
So if this topic interests you and you have a desire to integrate science/philosophy/theology, etc., Glynn's book will generally not disappoint (though you will want to read much more . . .)
Hopefully, one day books like this will not be necessary, when humankind grows up spiritually. That is, when it sees all humans as spiritual brothers/sisters, ends the killing of each other over money, power, and religion, and realizes that God exists, loves us all, and is the one we seek in our hearts . . . but that will take time. Perhaps some believers will have to work as hard as the atheists to overcome their hard hearts; for some cling to an idolatrous god who damns people for not being Christian . . . others hate the idea of a creator and sacrifice/responsibility for others.).
Rating: 5
Summary: Ex-Atheist's Case For God's Existence
Comment: I once saw the author of this book on a TV interview discussing it and the ideas behind it. I had just been flipping through the channels, and suddenly, there appeared a prominent scholar talking intellectually about science in relation to religion. For a long time I too had been coming to realize that the pre-Enlightenment "nature philosophers" of the 16th and 17th century were right, and it wasn't until materialism (Diderot, Comte) in the 18th century and positivism in the 19th century (Darwin, Nietzsche) took hold that science and religion, once inseperable, drew more and more apart and at an increasingly accelerated pace.
What I liked about this book was its clarity, its readability; the scholarly elucidations are at once essential and accessible, and the author makes his arguments effectively, using scientific facts to back them up. I found it riveting, especially the first part, the first 50 or so pages dealing with cosmology and physics. This is the strongest part of the book with the best arguments for God's existence. I'm a novelist, so I consider myself a student of human nature--anthropology, philosophy, and theology interest me and I use what I learn in my fiction, often developing my own ideas on things. "God The Evidence" has enlightened me in several areas. Highly recommended.
David Rehak
author of "A Young Girl's Crimes"
Rating: 3
Summary: Not exactly what I expected
Comment: I'm sorry to say that this book didn't hold my attention too well, it took great effort to make it half way through, though the second half did get more interesting. I respect the author for his efforts in trying to get people to see that God does indeed exist, but on an intellectual level it's not meant for everyone. Many scientific references are made throughout the book which unfortunately I could honestly not relate to one hundred percent of the time. That said, perhaps the title mislead me into thinking I was going to read a book more about religion and less about physics, atheistic scientists, philosophers, etc.. However, the historical references were very thorough and made many crucial points. At the end of the day I found myself agreeing with alot of the author's observations on morals and the damage done to society when they are lost, as well as on other issues. I can't really give this one more than three stars though, probably due to the fact that it wasn't really what I had in mind when I purchased it.
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Title: 20 Compelling Evidences That God Exists: Discover Why Believing in God Makes So Much Sense by Kenneth D. Boa, Robert M., Jr. Bowman ISBN: 1589193067 Publisher: RiverOak Publishing Pub. Date: November, 2002 List Price(USD): $17.99 |
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Title: A Skeptic's Search for God: Convincing Evidence for His Existence by Ralph O. Muncaster ISBN: 0736904522 Publisher: Harvest House Publishers, Inc. Pub. Date: May, 2002 List Price(USD): $11.99 |
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Title: Modern Physics and Ancient Faith by Stephen M. Barr ISBN: 0268034710 Publisher: Univ of Notre Dame Pr Pub. Date: March, 2003 List Price(USD): $30.00 |
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Title: When Science Meets Religion : Enemies, Strangers, or Partners? by Ian G. Barbour ISBN: 006060381X Publisher: Harper SanFrancisco Pub. Date: 16 May, 2000 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Creator and the Cosmos: How the Latest Scientific Discoveries of the Century Reveal God by Hugh Ross ISBN: 1576832880 Publisher: Navpress Pub. Date: June, 2001 List Price(USD): $16.00 |
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