Thursday, February 28, 2013

In the Beginning: Compelling Evidence for Creation and the Flood (8th Edition)

In the Beginning
In the Beginning: Compelling Evidence for Creation and the Flood (8th Edition)
Walt Brown (Author)
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In this expanded 8th edition, evidence that revolutionizes our understanding of origins is carefully explained. Part I discusses, in quick overview, 131 categories of evidence from biology, astronomy, earth science, and the physical sciences. Part II describes the hydroplate theory, developed during 35 years of study and research by Walt Brown. This theory explains a catastrophic event in Earth's history and solves a host of recognized problems. Some chapters in Part II deal with: the origin of the Grand Canyon, evidence that shows comets, asteroids, and meteroids came from Earth. the sudden freezing and burial of the frozen mammoths, if there was a global flood, where the water came from and where it went, and how mountain ranges, volcanoes, submarine canyons, ocean trenches, and coal and oil deposits were formed. Thirty-seven other frequently asked questions fill a fascinating Part III of Brown's book. A few of those questions are: Is global warming occurring? If so, what causes it? Have scientific tools detected genetic traces of Adam and Eve within us? How accurate is radiocarbon dating? What about the dinosaurs? What hydroplate theory predictions have been confirmed? Is evolution compatible with the Bible?

  • Rank: #66587 in Books
  • Brand: Spring Arbor/Ingram
  • Published on: 2008-12-01
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 1.25" h x 8.64" w x 11.36" l, 4.15 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 456 pages

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In the Beginning: Compelling Evidence for Creation and the Flood presents evidence that couldrevolutionize our understanding of our origins. Part I considers evidence from biology, astronomy, and the physical and earth sciences. Part II introduces and describes thehydroplate theory--a new theory developed after more than 30 years ofstudy by Dr. Walt Brown, a former evolutionist. This theory explains acatastrophic event in earth s history and answers a host of previouslyunexplained questions raised by physical observations. Part III provides answers to 37 frequently asked questions. Recommended in Seton High School Science, Seton Home Study Grade 9 Author: Walt Brown Format: 328 pages, hardcover Publisher: Center for Scientific Creation ISBN: 9781878026095

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GOD NO! The Reality Behind Supernature

GOD NOGOD? NO! The Reality Behind Supernature
Clifton L. Fraser (Author)

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The discovery of the Higgs boson – the so-called God particle – re-affirms that The Standard Model of Physics is a stable and accurate theory. GOD? NO! uses this fact to prove that no supernatural events – miracles if you will – can happen. Deep science, which has been exhaustively researched and has survived the most stringent testing, denies emphatically that any paranormal ‘mechanisms’, ‘objects’ or ‘entities’ like prayers, relics, demons or gods exist.

GOD? NO!’s express target audience is religious persons. It is to convince theists that Supernature cannot exist, as supported by our very own experience of daily life in any case. We are ordinarily just unaware of it.
For instance:
• Nobody EVER floats gravity free to work.
• If we don’t breathe we die.
• We never regrow lost limbs.
Any person who holds that such statements are open for debate also has to insist that prayers stays hot food hot and may prevent that dropped objects do not fall to the ground.

Religious readers will find GOD? NO!’s style confronting and harsh. Agreed, it is a very unconventional approach when its objective is to convince people of a viewpoint diametrically opposite to their current belief. The motive is simple. It is to get theists to reason – not only with what is written upon GOD? NO!’s pages – but more importantly, with themselves. It is to encourage them to be honest at even a deeper level than they are now. As author, I realise it is a deprecating inference. But if you, as a religious person, view yourself detachedly from a non-religious viewpoint, is it all that impossible to grasp why realists find your stance on issues we all know are impossible in reality, untenable?
Dear Believer, ask yourself, ‘why does the cornerstone of my belief system forbid me to question what I am taught?’
Is above statement untrue?
Why then, at core, is it a sin punishable with eternal damnation – a sentence worse than death – should you ask your God for physical proof of His existence? Why will a rational, fair, compassionate God demand faith without physical proof? Isn’t such an Entity – who knowingly condemns by far the larger portion of His creations to eternal hell – rather a very cruel Being?
GOD? NO! appeals to what is left of religious people’s rationality and honesty to reconsider their proven false ideas of how life really works. Modern humanity cannot be held hostage in perpetuity by the demonstrably false premises made by their Bronze Age forebears. It is time to review the core of our belief systems and reject what is provably fictitious.

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  • Published on: 2013-02-17
  • Released on: 2013-02-17
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  • Number of items: 1

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Is spiritual warfare real? From horror movies about the paranormal to romantic comedies involving ghosts, from children's shows about spirits and smart phone apps about zombies-our culture seems to be obsessed with the supernatural. But how much do we really know, or believe, about angels and demons? This guide clearly outlines what the Bible teaches about spiritual warfare-no religious scare tactics, just non-sensational information about good angels, bad angels, Satan, and the One who holds the ultimate victory, God. Equip yourself with impenetrable spiritual armor to resist evil with this practical guide. Features include: 12 lessons that can be completed in under 1 hour each Real-life application of biblical truth Explanations of prominent Christian views on the topic Easy-to-teach resources, including previews and summary features Questions for discussion

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This novel portrays the adventures of a sixth grade class reading the Harry Potter novels. Becoming so entranced by the books, they begin to study Witchcraft and the magic arts. In their class they plan to try different aspects of the supernatural at a Halloween party. They are successful as evil spirits appear, frightening them to this reality a there truly is a devil who rules the occult world. The following day, one boy, constantly harassed by the most obnoxious bully at school, shoots him. The bully dies in front of all of the students in the cafeteria pavilion. The coach and a teacher administer CPR to him, but there is no pulse, no breath. Find out what a brave, courageous seventh grader does who believes that God is the Master of the Universe.

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Everybody has one. It's called a "haunt detector." It's the little alarm that goes off in our heads whenever we detect that something mysterious or supernatural has occurred. You could be sitting around relaxing one day at home, and for no special reason you start thinking about someone. Maybe you haven't thought about this person in years. Then the phone rings; you pick it up, and amazingly, it's that person! Many of us have experienced this phenomenon.What is it?Anthony DeStefano answers this compelling question in his fascinating new book, "The Invisible World." No matter how little we may understand or how fleeting such moments can be, he explains the reality of the spiritual dimension that surrounds us and shows how it is immediately accessible to everyone. All aspects of the spiritual realm are discussed, including the existence of angels and demons, the whereabouts of loved ones who have passed, and even the presence and activity of God in our lives. Written to be completely consistent with traditional Christian teaching, "The Invisible World" will help readers embrace a certitude that makes it easier to act according to their moral beliefs, give them a greater sense of the richness of life, and show them that no amount of suffering in their life--physical, mental, or emotional--will ever be able to destroy the profound sense of inner peace that can be experienced on a daily basis.For those seeking reassurance about meaning in their life, nothing is more significant than to be reminded that no one is alone. In "The Invisible World," Anthony DeStefano shows the truth of this in a captivating and inspiring way.

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Anarchy Evolution: Faith, Science, and Bad Religion in a World Without God

Anarchy Evolution
Anarchy Evolution: Faith, Science, and Bad Religion in a World Without God
Greg Graffin (Author), Steve Olson (Author)
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“Take one man who rejects authority and religion, and leads a punk band. Take another man who wonders whether vertebrates arose in rivers or in the ocean….Put them together, what do you get? Greg Graffin, and this uniquely fascinating book.” —Jared Diamond, author of Guns, Germs, and Steel

Anarchy Evolution is a provocative look at the collision between religion and science, by an author with unique authority: UCLA lecturer in Paleontology, and founding member of Bad Religion, Greg Graffin. Alongside science writer Steve Olson (whose Mapping Human History was a National Book Award finalist) Graffin delivers a powerful discussion sure to strike a chord with readers of Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion or Christopher Hitchens God Is Not Great. Bad Religion die-hards, newer fans won over during the band’s 30th Anniversary Tour, and anyone interested in this increasingly important debate should check out this treatise on science from the god of punk rock.

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  • Published on: 2011-11-us.html
  • Released on: 2011-10-18
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 7.99" h x .91" w x 5.31" l, .50 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 304 pages

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Categories: Religion and science->Popular works, Human evolution->Popular works. Contributors: Greg Graffin - Author. Format: Paperback

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design

Darwin's Doubt
Darwin's Doubt: The Explosive Origin of Animal Life and the Case for Intelligent Design
Stephen C. Meyer (Author)

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  • Rank: #170511 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-06-04
  • Released on: 2013-06-04
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 1.02" h x 6.00" w x 9.00" l, 1.42 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 528 pages

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The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God (Strobel, Lee)

The Case for a Creator
The Case for a Creator: A Journalist Investigates Scientific Evidence That Points Toward God (Strobel, Lee)
Lee Strobel (Author)
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My road to atheism was paved by science . . . But, ironically, so was my later journey to God.'
---Lee Strobel
During his academic years, Lee Strobel became convinced that God was outmoded, a belief that colored his ensuing career as an award-winning journalist at the Chicago Tribune. Science had made the idea of a Creator irrelevant---or so Strobel thought.
But today science is pointing in a different direction. In recent years, a diverse and impressive body of research has increasingly supported the conclusion that the universe was intelligently designed. At the same time, Darwinism has faltered in the face of concrete facts and hard reason.
Has science discovered God? At the very least, it's giving faith an immense boost as new findings emerge about the incredible complexity of our universe. Join Strobel as he reexamines the theories that once led him away from God. Through his compelling and highly readable account, you'll encounter the mind-stretching discoveries from cosmology, cellular biology, DNA research, astronomy, physics, and human consciousness that present astonishing evidence in The Case for a Creator.

  • Rank: #16362 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2009-05-18
  • Released on: 2009-05-18
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

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Categories: 2001-2005->Missions/Evangelism->ECPA Gold Medallion Book Award, Intelligent design (Teleology). Contributors: Lee Strobel - Author. Format: Hardcover

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Religion World-Religion and Science

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Zondervan 2004 Hard cover. 5. Fine in fine dust jacket. Extremely solid and clean appears unread. Hardly any shelf wear to the dust jacket. 352 p. .

Making Sense of Evolution: Darwin, God, and the Drama of Life

Making Sense of Evolution
Making Sense of Evolution: Darwin, God, and the Drama of Life
John F. Haught (Author)
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Evolution makes good scientific sense. The question is whether it makes good theological sense as well. Christians who find evolution contrary to faith often do so because they focus solely on the issues of the world's design and the notion of the gradual descent of all life from a common ancestry. But that point of view overlooks the significance of the dramatic narrative going on beneath the surface. What evolution is has become more important than what it means. Haught suggests that, rather than necessarily contradicting one another, theologians and Darwinian scientists actually share an appreciation of the underlying meaning and awe-inspiring mystery of evolution. He argues for a focus on evolution as an ongoing drama and suggests that we simply cannot-indeed need not-make complete sense of it until it has fully played out. Ultimately, when situated carefully within a biblical vision of the world as open to a God who makes all things new, evolution makes sense scientifically and theologically.

  • Rank: #322844 in Books
  • Published on: 2010-02-16
  • Released on: 2010-02-16
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.78" h x 5.83" w x .59" l, .65 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 144 pages

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If we believe in a God who encompasses all of life, how can there be a conflict between Genesis and evolution? Haught argues persuasively that evolution may be seen as part of the great cosmic journey into the mystery of God. In fact, our God of love who makes all things new promises for us a wondrous future. 144 pages, softcover. Westminster John Knox.

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Monday, February 25, 2013

Proof of Heaven

Proof of
Proof of Heaven
Eben Alexander III M.D. (Author)
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A SCIENTIST’S CASE FOR THE AFTERLIFE Near-death experiences, or NDEs, are controversial. Thousands of people have had them, but many in the scientific community have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those people. A highly trained neurosurgeon who had operated on thousands of brains in the course of his career, Alexander knew that what people of faith call the “soul” is really a product of brain chemistry. NDEs, he would have been the first to explain, might feel real to the people having them, but in truth they are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Then came the day when Dr. Alexander’s own brain was attacked by an extremely rare illness. The part of the brain that controls thought and emotion—and in essence makes us human— shut down completely. For seven days Alexander lay in a hospital bed in a deep coma. Then, as his doctors weighed the possibility of stopping treatment, Alexander’s eyes popped open. He had come back. Alexander’s recovery is by all accounts a medical miracle. But the real miracle of his story lies elsewhere. While his body lay in coma, Alexander journeyed beyond this world and encountered an angelic being who guided him into the deepest realms of super-physical existence. There he met, and spoke with, the Divine source of the universe itself. This story sounds like the wild and wonderful imaginings of a skilled fantasy writer. But it is not fantasy. Before Alexander underwent his journey, he could not reconcile his knowledge of neuroscience with any belief in heaven, God, or the soul. That difficulty with belief created an empty space that no professional triumph could erase. Today he is a doctor who believes that true health can be achieved only when we realize that God and the soul are real and that death is not the end of personal existence but only a transition. This story would be remarkable no matter who it happened to. That it happened to Dr. Alexander makes it revolutionary. No scientist or person of faith will be able to ignore it. Reading it will change your life.

  • Rank: #77 in eBooks
  • Published on: 2012-10-23
  • Released on: 2012-10-23
  • Format: Kindle eBook
  • Number of items: 1

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Harpercollins 9780062079985 Proof of Heaven By Hackett, Mary Curran Description Coming to terms with the reality of his short life, Colm, afraid to tell his religious mother about what he fears may happen after , embarks on a quest to find his long-lost father, which forces them all to confront their fears and their faith. Original. 50000 first printing. *Author: Hackett, Mary Curran *Publication Date: 2011/11/01 *Number of Pages: 297 *Binding Type: Paperback *Language: English *Depth: 1.00 *W

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Categories: December 2012, Afterlife->Christianity, Near-death experiences->Religious aspects->Christianity. Contributors: Eben Alexander MD - Author. Format: Hardcover

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Proof of Heaven A Neurosurgeon's Near-Death Experience and Journey into the Afterlife (Unabridged) - Author: MD, Eben Alexander; Narrator: MD, Eben Alexander; Format: Audio Book (Digital Audiobook Download)

The Colors of My Wings

The Colors
The Colors of My Wings
Zanetta Lee Collins (Author)
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"The Colors of My Wings," is a story of a young woman's trials and tribulations through life. Not ever seeing a possibility for hope and change she began to live her life as she saw fit. Zanetta did her best to function in what she thought to be a normal capacity, but internally she was broken and torn. Through molestation, homosexuality, anxiety, depression and even attempted suicides as a child. Zanetta founder herself spiraling out of control through life and just when she was in her darkest hour Zanetta reached out to God and even though she didn't know it at the time God had wrapped his arms around her, picked her up off of that cold floor and placed His hand on her heart for change...and so it began the awesome work God began in this woman! This book "The Colors of My Wings," is a testament to Jesus Christ and his power, the power of change. It is also a testimony of a vivid truth and not an opaque view but the clear transparency of her life and testimony of Faith!

  • Rank: #141154 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-02-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .38 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 170 pages

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TITLED: Beneath My Wings #2 (with Red Yellow and Green) You can also buy these prints without frames Set of 9 8x8 prints for 65.00 or a set of 9 12x12 prints for 110.00 http://www.etsy.com/shop/suzannaanna?section_id=5641063 ABOUT THE PRINTS measures 6" x 6" printed on fine art paper 100% cotton rag, acid and lignen free high quality pigment inks ABOUT THE FRAME end to end frame measures 7x 7 by 1 3/8 deep viewable area is 5 {1/2} x 5 {1/2} solid wood and glass color is black with wood grain texture DETAILS Print will arrive framed. Monitor colors vary so please realize that the colors may not look the same as they do on your computer. SHIPPING We ship priority mail including international orders. Prints are made to order so please allow a couple of days for your print to completely dry before it is framed. Your package should arrive about 1 week from the time your order is placed if you are in the USA.

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Silly card for an anniversary or just to make someone smile. Original illustration on the front to provide the funny & cute and the inside is left blank for your perfect and eloquently prosed personal message. ;) All 4x5 cards are Printed on heavy matte card stock and include a matching recycled envelope to compliment the card's colors. I pack them with care in a protective cello sleeve to ensure they get to you safe and sound :) **Any card can be made into a gift pack of ten and listed at a reduced price (save those dolla bills!) Listed as 10 cards for $25. They will be packaged adorably and are perfect for gift giving or just to add to your stationary collection!** Save on shipping by buying another listing. If you like this doodle You might also like this guy!: https://www.etsy.com/listing/109220894/grow-old-with-me-funny-and-sweet

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If I had wings... pencil drawing on 9*11 sketchbook paper coloured on computer If I had wings I would fly back to you every time If I could sing I would say all the words in clear sweet rhyme If I could love I would give my heart and you'd me mine You give me wings You make me sing You are my love"

Sunday, February 24, 2013

War of the Worldviews: Where Science and Spirituality Meet -- and Do Not

War of the Worldviews
War of the Worldviews: Where Science and Spirituality Meet -- and Do Not
Deepak Chopra (Author), Leonard Mlodinow (Author)
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Two bestselling authors first met in a televised Caltech debate on “the future of God,” one an articulate advocate for spirituality, the other a prominent physicist.  This remarkable book is the product of that serendipitous encounter and the contentious—but respectful—clash of worldviews that grew along with their friendship. 

In War of the Worldviews these two great thinkers battle over the cosmos, evolution and life, the human brain, and God, probing the fundamental questions that define the human experience.

How did the universe emerge? 
What is the nature of time? 
What is life?
Did Darwin go wrong? 
What makes us human?
What is the connection between mind and brain? 
Is God an illusion?
 
This extraordinary book will fascinate millions of readers of science and spirituality alike, as well as anyone who has ever asked themselves, What does it mean that I am alive?


From the Hardcover edition.

  • Rank: #43428 in Books
  • Published on: 2012-10-02
  • Released on: 2012-10-02
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 7.99" h x .76" w x 5.17" l, .56 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 352 pages

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The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

The Language of God
The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
Francis S. Collins (Author)
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An instant bestseller, The Language of God provides the best argument for the integration of faith and logic since C.S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity . It has long been believed that science and faith cannot mingle. Faith rejects the rational, while science restricts us to a life with no meaning beyond the physical. It is an irreconcilable war between two polar-opposite ways of thinking and living. Written for believers, agnostics, and atheists alike, The Language of God provides a testament to the power of faith in the midst of suffering without faltering from its logical stride. Readers will be inspired by Collin’s personal story of struggling with doubt, as well as the many revelations of the wonder of God’s creation that will forever shape the way they view the world around them.

  • Rank: #3807 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-07-17
  • Released on: 2007-07-17
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: 8.30" h x .80" w x 5.60" l, .67 pounds
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 294 pages

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The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

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An instant bestseller, The Language of God provides the best argument for the integration of faith and logic since CS Lewis?s Mere Christianity . It has long been believed that science and faith cannot mingle. Faith rejects the rational, while science restricts us to a life with no meaning beyo...

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Categories: 2007 Christopher Award->Books for Adults, Nonfiction, Religion and science. Contributors: Francis S. Collins - Author. Format: Paperback

Saturday, February 23, 2013

Evolution, Games, and God: The Principle of Cooperation

Evolution, Games, and God
Evolution, Games, and God: The Principle of Cooperation
Martin A. Nowak (Editor), Sarah Coakley (Editor), Johan Almenberg (Contributor), John Hedley Brooke (Contributor), Philip Clayton (Contributor), Heather D. Curtis (Contributor), Thomas Dixon (Contributor), Anna Dreber (Contributor), Justin C. Fisher (Contributor), Ned Hall (Contributor), Christoph Hauert (Contributor), Marc D. Hauser (Contributor), Timothy P. Jackson (Contributor), Dominic D. P. Johnson (Contributor), Stephen M. Kosslyn (Contributor), Maurice Lee (Contributor), Friedrich Lohmann (Contributor), Jean Porter (Contributor), Alexander Pruss (Contributor), Michael Rota (Contributor), Jeffrey P. Schloss (Contributor)

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According to the reigning competition-driven model of evolution, selfish behaviors that maximize an organism’s reproductive potential offer a fitness advantage over self-sacrificing behaviors—rendering unselfish behavior for the sake of others a mystery that requires extra explanation. Evolution, Games, and God addresses this conundrum by exploring how cooperation, working alongside mutation and natural selection, plays a critical role in populations from microbes to human societies. Inheriting a tendency to cooperate, argue the contributors to this book, may be as beneficial as the self-preserving instincts usually thought to be decisive in evolutionary dynamics.

Assembling experts in mathematical biology, history of science, psychology, philosophy, and theology, Martin Nowak and Sarah Coakley take an interdisciplinary approach to the terms “cooperation” and “altruism.” Using game theory, the authors elucidate mechanisms by which cooperation—a form of working together in which one individual benefits at the cost of another—arises through natural selection. They then examine altruism—cooperation which includes the sometimes conscious choice to act sacrificially for the collective good—as a key concept in scientific attempts to explain the origins of morality. Discoveries in cooperation go beyond the spread of genes in a population to include the spread of cultural transformations such as languages, ethics, and religious systems of meaning.

The authors resist the presumption that theology and evolutionary theory are inevitably at odds. Rather, in rationally presenting a number of theological interpretations of the phenomena of cooperation and altruism, they find evolutionary explanation and theology to be strongly compatible.

  • Rank: #125523 in Books
  • Published on: 2013-05-07
  • Released on: 2013-04-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • 416 pages

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God and the Folly of Faith: The Incompatibility of Science and Religion

God and the Folly of Faith
God and the Folly of Faith: The Incompatibility of Science and Religion
Victor J. Stenger (Author)
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It has become the prevalent view among sociologists, historians, and some theistic scientists that religion and science have never been in serious conflict. Some even claim that Christianity was responsible for the development of science. In God and the Folly of Faith, physicist Victor J. Stenger shows that this conclusion flies in the face of the historical facts.

In a sweeping historical survey that begins with ancient Greek science and proceeds through the Renaissance and Enlightenment to contemporary advances in physics and cosmology, Stenger makes a convincing case that Christianity held back the progress of science for one thousand years. It is significant, he notes, that the scientific revolution of the seventeenth century occurred only after the revolts against established ecclesiastic authorities in the Renaissance and Reformation opened up new avenues of thought.

The author goes on to detail how religion and science are fundamentally incompatible in several areas: the origin of the universe and its physical parameters, the origin of complexity, holism versus reductionism, the nature of mind and consciousness, and the source of morality.

In the end, Stenger is most troubled by the negative influence that organized religion often exerts on politics and society. He points out antiscientific attitudes embedded in popular religion that are being used to suppress scientific results on issues of global importance, such as overpopulation and environmental degradation. When religion fosters disrespect for science, it threatens the generations of humanity that will follow ours.

This thorough and hard-hitting critique is must reading for anyone interested in the interaction between religion and science.

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It has become the prevalent view among sociologists, historians, and some theistic scientists that religion and science have never been in serious conflict. Some even claim that Christianity was responsible for the development of science. In God and the Folly of Faith, physicist Victor J. Stenger...

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Friday, February 22, 2013

Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife

Proof of Heaven
Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey into the Afterlife
Eben Alexander (Author)
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A SCIENTIST’S CASE FOR THE AFTERLIFE Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDEs feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Then, Dr. Alexander’s own brain was attacked by a rare illness. The part of the brain that controls thought and emotion—and in essence makes us human—shut down completely. For seven days he lay in a coma. Then, as his doctors considered stopping treatment, Alexander’s eyes popped open. He had come back. Alexander’s recovery is a medical miracle. But the real miracle of his story lies elsewhere. While his body lay in coma, Alexander journeyed beyond this world and encountered an angelic being who guided him into the deepest realms of super-physical existence. There he met, and spoke with, the Divine source of the universe itself. Alexander’s story is not a fantasy. Before he underwent his journey, he could not reconcile his knowledge of neuroscience with any belief in heaven, God, or the soul. Today Alexander is a doctor who believes that true health can be achieved only when we realize that God and the soul are real and that death is not the end of personal existence but only a transition. This story would be remarkable no matter who it happened to. That it happened to Dr. Alexander makes it revolutionary. No scientist or person of faith will be able to ignore it. Reading it will change your life.

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  • Published on: 2012-10-23
  • Released on: 2012-10-23
  • Original language: English
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A SCIENTIST'S CASE FOR THE AFTERLIFE Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDEs feel real, but are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Then, Dr. Alexander's own brain was attacked by a rare illness. The part of the brain that controls thought and emotion--and in essence makes us human--shut down completely. For seven days he lay in a coma. Then, as his doctors considered stopping treatment, Alexander's eyes popped open. He had come back. Alexander's recovery is a medical miracle. But the real miracle of his story lies elsewhere. While his body lay in coma, Alexander journeyed beyond this world and encountered an angelic being who guided him into the deepest realms of super-physical existence. There he met, and spoke with, the Divine source of the universe itself. Alexander's story is not a fantasy. Before he underwent his journey, he could not reconcile his knowledge of neuroscience with any belief in heaven, God, or the soul. Today Alexander is a doctor who believes that true health can be achieved only when we realize that God and the soul are real and that death is not the end of personal existence but only a transition. This story would be remarkable no matter who it happened to. That it happened to Dr. Alexander makes it revolutionary. No scientist or person of faith will be able to ignore it. Reading it will change your life.

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A SCIENTIST S CASE FOR THE AFTERLIFE Near-death experiences, or NDEs, are controversial. Thousands of people have had them, but many in the scientific community have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those people. A highly trained neurosurgeon who had operated on thousands of brains in the course of his career, Alexander knew that what people of faith call the soul is really a product of brain chemistry. NDEs, he would have been the first to explain, might feel real to the people having them, but in truth they are simply fantasies produced by brains under extreme stress. Then came...

Monday, February 11, 2013

God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God

God's Undertaker
God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?
John C. Lennox (Author)
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Intended to provide a basis for discussion, this captivating study evaluates the evidence of modern science in relation to the debate between the atheistic and theistic resource addresses such topics as the origin of life; the genetic code and its origin; the nature and scope of evolution; and the scope and limits of science. Gripping and thoroughly argued, it is an illuminating look at one of man's greatest debates. This updated edition features 10 percent new content and a brand new forward from the author.

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Intended to provide a basis for discussion, this book evaluates the evidence of modern science in relation to the debate between the atheistic and theistic interpretations of the universe. Written like a scientific detective story, this excellent introduction to the current debate grew out of the author's lengthy experience of lecturing and debating on the subject.

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Sunday, February 10, 2013

Seven Days That Divide the World: The Beginning According to Genesis and Science

Seven Days That Divide the World
Seven Days That Divide the World: The Beginning According to Genesis and Science
John C. Lennox (Author)
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What did the writer of Genesis mean by 'the first day'? Is it a literal week or a series of time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, am I denying the authority of Scripture? In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. With examples from history, a brief but thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God's intention for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this book, Lennox offers a careful yet accessible introduction to a scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally faithful interpretation of Genesis.

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  • Published on: 2011-08-08
  • Released on: 2011-08-08
  • Original language: English
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  • Dimensions: 7.32" h x .79" w x 6.61" l, 1.00 pounds
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Seven Days That Divide the World : Hardback : ZONDERVAN : 9780310492177 : 0310492173 : 01 Sep 2011 : In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture.

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What did the writer of Genesis mean by 'the first day'? Is it a literal week or a series of time periods? If I believe that the earth is 4.5 billion years old, am I denying the authority of Scripture?In response to the continuing controversy over the interpretation of the creation narrative in Genesis, John Lennox proposes a succinct method of reading and interpreting the first chapters of Genesis without discounting either science or Scripture. With examples from history, a brief but thorough exploration of the major interpretations, and a look into the particular significance of the creation of human beings, Lennox suggests that Christians can heed modern scientific knowledge while staying faithful to the biblical narrative. He moves beyond a simple response to the controversy, insisting that Genesis teaches us far more about the God of Jesus Christ and about God's intention for creation than it does about the age of the earth. With this book, Lennox offers a careful yet accessible introduction to a scientifically-savvy, theologically-astute, and Scripturally faithful interpretation of Genesis.

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When Science Meets Religion: Enemies, Strangers, or Partners

When Science Meets Religion
When Science Meets Religion: Enemies, Strangers, or Partners?
Ian G. Barbour (Author)
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The Definitive Introduction To



The Relationship Between



Religion And Science



∗ In The Beginning: Why Did the Big Bang Occur?



∗ Quantum Physics: A Challenge to Our Assumptions About Reality?



∗ Darwin And Genesis: Is Evolution God′s Way of Creating?



∗ Human Nature: Are We Determined by Our Genes?



∗ God And Nature: Can God Act in a Law-Bound World?



Over the centuries and into the new millennium, scientists, theologians, and the general public have shared many questions about the implications of scientific discoveries for religious faith. Nuclear physicist and theologian Ian Barbour, winner of the 1999 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion for his pioneering role in advancing the study of religion and science, presents a clear, contemporary introduction to the essential issues, ideas, and solutions in the relationship between religion and science. In simple, straightforward language, Barbour explores the fascinating topics that illuminate the critical encounter of the spiritual and quantitative dimensions of life.

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Categories: Religion and science. Contributors: Ian G. Barbour - Author. Format: Paperback

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The Definitive Introduction To The Relationship Between Religion And Science & bull; In The Beginning: Why Did the Big Bang Occur? & bull; Quantum Physics: A Challenge to Our Assumptions About Reality? & bull; Darwin And Genesis: Is Evolution God's Way of Creating? & bull; Human Nature: Are We Determined by Our Genes? & bull; God And Nature: Can God Act in a Law& ndash; Bound World? Over the centuries and into the new millennium, scientists, theologians, and the general public have shared many questions about the implications of scientific discoveries for religious faith. Nuclear physicist and theologian Ian Barbour, winner of the 1999 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion for his pioneering role in advancing the study of religion and science, presents a clear, contemporary introduction to the essential issues, ideas, and solutions in the relationship between religion and science. In simple, straightforward language, Barbour explores the fascinating topics that illuminate the critical encounter of the spiritual and quantitative dimensions of life.

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The Definitive Introduction ToThe Relationship BetweenReligion And Science In The Beginning: Why Did the Big Bang Occur? Quantum Physics: A Challenge to Our Assumptions About Reality? Darwin And Genesis: Is Evolution God's Way of Creating? Human Nature: Are We Determined by Our Genes? God And Nature: Can God Act in a LawBound World?Over the centuries and into the new millennium, scientists, theologians, and the general public have shared many questions about the implications of scientific discoveries for religious faith. Nuclear physicist and theologian Ian Barbour, winner of the 1999 Templeton Prize for Progress in Religion for his pioneering role in advancing the study of religion and science, presents a clear, contemporary introduction to the essential issues, ideas, and solutions in the relationship between religion and science. In simple, straightforward language, Barbour explores the fascinating topics that illuminate the critical encounter of the spiritual and quantitative dimensions of life. Author: Barbour, Ian G., Barbour, E. ISBN-10: 006060381X

Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion, and Naturalism

Where the Conflict Really Lies
Where the Conflict Really Lies: Science, Religion, and Naturalism
Alvin Plantinga (Author)
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This book is a long-awaited major statement by a pre-eminent analytic philosopher, Alvin Plantinga, on one of our biggest debates -- the compatibility of science and religion. The last twenty years has seen a cottage industry of books on this divide, but with little consensus emerging. Plantinga, as a top philosopher but also a proponent of the rationality of religious belief, has a unique contribution to make. His theme in this short book is that the conflict between science and theistic religion is actually superficial, and that at a deeper level they are in concord.

Plantinga examines where this conflict is supposed to exist -- evolution, evolutionary psychology, analysis of scripture, scientific study of religion -- as well as claims by Dan Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Philip Kitcher that evolution and theistic belief cannot co-exist. Plantinga makes a case that their arguments are not only inconclusive but that the supposed conflicts themselves are superficial, due to the methodological naturalism used by science. On the other hand, science can actually offer support to theistic doctrines, and Plantinga uses the notion of biological and cosmological "fine-tuning" in support of this idea. Plantinga argues that we might think about arguments in science and religion in a new way -- as different forms of discourse that try to persuade people to look at questions from a perspective such that they can see that something is true. In this way, there is a deep and massive consonance between theism and the scientific enterprise.

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  • Published on: 2011-12-09
  • Original language: English
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  • 376 pages

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This book is a long-awaited major statement by a pre-eminent analytic philosopher, Alvin Plantinga, on one of our biggest debates -- the compatibility of science and religion. The last twenty years has seen a cottage industry of books on this divide, but with little consensus emerging. Plantinga, as a top philosopher but also a proponent of the rationality of religious belief, has a unique contribution to make. His theme in this short book is that the conflict between science and theistic religion is actually superficial, and that at a deeper level they are in concord. Plantinga examines where this conflict is supposed to exist -- evolution, evolutionary psychology, analysis of scripture, scientific study of religion -- as well as claims by Dan Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Philip Kitcher that evolution and theistic belief cannot co-exist. Plantinga makes a case that their arguments are not only inconclusive but that the supposed conflicts themselves are superficial, due to the methodological naturalism used by science. On the other hand, science can actually offer support to theistic doctrines, and Plantinga uses the notion of biological and cosmological 'fine-tuning' in support of this idea. Plantinga argues that we might think about arguments in science and religion in a new way -- as different forms of discourse that try to persuade people to look at questions from a perspective such that they can see that something is true. In this way, there is a deep and massive consonance between theism and the scientific enterprise.

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This book is a long-awaited major statement by a pre-eminent analytic philosopher, Alvin Plantinga, on one of our biggest debates -- the compatibility of science and religion. The last twenty years has seen a cottage industry of books on this divide, but with little consensus emerging. Plantinga, as a top philosopher but also a proponent of the rationality of religious belief, has a unique contribution to make. His theme in this short book is that the conflict between science and theistic religion is actually superficial, and that at a deeper level they are in concord. Plantinga examines where this conflict is supposed to exist -- evolution, evolutionary psychology, analysis of scripture, scientific study of religion -- as well as claims by Dan Dennett, Richard Dawkins, and Philip Kitcher that evolution and theistic belief cannot co-exist. Plantinga makes a case that their arguments are not only inconclusive but that the supposed conflicts themselves are superficial, due to the methodological naturalism used by science. On the other hand, science can actually offer support to theistic doctrines, and Plantinga uses the notion of biological and cosmological "fine-tuning" in support of this idea. Plantinga argues that we might think about arguments in science and religion in a new way -- as different forms of discourse that try to persuade people to look at questions from a perspective such that they can see that something is true. In this way, there is a deep and massive consonance between theism and the scientific enterprise.

Saturday, February 9, 2013

Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

Breaking the Spell
Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon
Daniel C. Dennett (Author)
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For all the thousands of books that have been written about religion, few until this one have attempted to examine it scientifically: to ask why—and how—it has shaped so many lives so strongly. Is religion a product of blind evolutionary instinct or rational choice? Is it truly the best way to live a moral life? Ranging through biology, history, and psychology, Daniel C. Dennett charts religion’s evolution from “wild” folk belief to “domesticated” dogma. Not an antireligious screed but an unblinking look beneath the veil of orthodoxy, Breaking the Spell will be read and debated by believers and skeptics alike.

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  • Published on: 2007-02-06
  • Released on: 2007-02-06
  • Original language: English
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  • 464 pages

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For all the thousands of books that have been written about religion, few until this one have attempted to examine it scientifically: to ask whyand howit has shaped so many lives so strongly. Is religion a product of blind evolutionary instinct or rational choice? Is it truly the best way to live a moral life? Ranging through biology, history, and psychology, Daniel C. Dennett charts religions evolution from wild folk belief to domesticated dogma. Not an antireligious screed but an unblinking look beneath the veil of orthodoxy, Breaking the Spellwill be read and debated by believers and skeptics alike.

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Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon ISBN/UPC 067003472X Title:Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon Authors:Dennett, Daniel C.Binding:Hardcover Publisher:Viking Adult Publication Date:Feb 2 2006 Edition: Condition :Used - Good The book has been read but is still in clean condition. The pages are intact and readable; the dust jacket (if applicable) is included. The cover is not creased nor torn. The book may contain: publisher remainder mark on an outside edge, a

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A pioneering work in the philosophy of mind, Content and Consciousness brings together the approaches of philosophers and scientists to the mind--a connection that must occur if genuine analysis of the mind is to be made. This unified approach permits the most forbiddingly mysterious mental phenomenon--consciousness--to be broken down into several distinct phenomena, and these are each given a foundation in the physical activity of the brain. This paperback edition contains a preface placing the