For some of us, the shortening daylight hours and colder weather means more time to curl up with a good book in the evenings. For those looking for new books to read during the fall and winter months, BioLogos offers a selection of excellent books about the harmony of science and faith on our Web site BioLogos.org. Here’s a sampling of the 37 titles that make up our “Recommended Books” section:
I Love Jesus & I Accept Evolution
by Denis O Lamoureux
“In this thought-provoking book, born-again Christian Denis O.
Lamoureux argues that the God of the Bible created the universe and
life through evolution–an ordained, sustained, and design-reflecting
natural process. In other words, evolution is not the result of blind
chance and our creation is not a mistake. Lamoureux challenges the
popular assumption that God disclosed scientific facts in the opening
chapters of Scripture thousands of years before their discovery by
modern science.” – Wipf and Stock Publishers
Questions of Truth
by John Polkinghorne and Nicholas Beale
“For many years, people from across the world have sent the
scientist-turned-priest John Polkinghorne questions about science and
belief. In question-and-answer format, Polkinghorne and his
collaborator Nicholas Beale offer their informed opinions about some of
the most asked questions. Readers can follow their own paths through
the book, selecting questions that interest them and looking at the
additional material if they choose. The unique book will help
Christians clarify their beliefs and better face challenges to their
faith.” –
Amazon
“An illuminating study of the relationship between science and
religion…This book features the contributions of a team of 25
scholars that includes agnostics, atheists, and Christians. Their
collective objective is to dispel the “hoary myths” of the supposedly
bellicose relationship between religion and science. Readers will be
fascinated by the evidence that for advocating Copernicanism, Galileo
was not imprisoned (as commonly thought) but interrogated–albeit under
the threat of torture–and set up in an apartment.” – C. Brian Smith,
Library Journal
Want to discuss the science and religion books you read with others? BioLogos is also launching
book clubs across the country. Beside offering a unique way to discuss these important topics, BioLogos book clubs will allow readers to interact directly with the authors of select books through online web conferences. Our first book club series, focusing on Karl Giberson’s
Saving Darwin, is underway right now. If you’re interested in joining a book club or starting your own local group, or if you want more information, please
contact us.
Do you have a favorite book that addresses the topics of science and religion? Feel free to share your suggestions in the comment section below.
posted November 3, 2009 at 9:27 am
OK, I get smacked around a bit here about my position that BioLogos has elevated evolution to a doctrine of salvation and the first book you offer is basically saying just that. Evolution to Adam . . . and Adam to Christ.
Then again, I haven’t read the first book, so Adam may not be included in that theology anymore.
posted November 3, 2009 at 1:09 pm
Mere Christian,
You get smacked around on here because you continue to make a false accusation, and won’t correct yourself even when shown that we don’t believe that. YOU are the one elevating a certain belief about Genesis as a doctrine of salvation, none of us has. Your lack of reading comprehension is baffling.
Maybe you should read a book before you say it is heretical(or if you won’t read a book, at least have a basic understand of what theistic evolution is). Just a suggestion.
posted November 3, 2009 at 2:49 pm
Mere Christian,
Anytime you say something like “basically you’re saying that (and then add some really silly sounding belief)” it is really obvious that you are not seeking understanding. I don’t understand why you would want to ridicule a belief that biologos doesn’t hold. What’s the purpose? If you actually knew what biologos held, and you still disagreed with it, you could make a much more powerful criticism. Put in the time to research and understand, and I promise you won’t have to get near as sarcastic and ugly with us, and you might actually make some points. And you could do so in a Christlike way. “If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. (Rom. 12:18)
posted November 5, 2009 at 10:16 pm
My very favorite sci/religion book is Finding Darwin’s God by Ken Miller. Miller has a great sense of humor and a talent for explaining things clearly. He’s also a wonderful speaker.
posted November 6, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Thanks for the book recommendations! I’m always interested in learning more spirituality and science. Right now I’m reading “Decoding The Spiritual Messages of Everyday Life” (author Dr. Paul DeBell). He’s a psychiatrist who combines spirituality and psychology to help us overcome challenges and become more perceptive, creative, and fulfilled. Here’s a link if you’re interested. http://decodeyourmessages.com/
posted November 10, 2009 at 5:25 pm
“Readers will be fascinated by the evidence that for advocating Copernicanism, Galileo was not imprisoned (as commonly thought) but interrogated–albeit under the threat of torture”
Oh, so that’s all right then. No religious bellicosity towards science there, clearly!