Twelve scientists from diverse backgrounds and disciplines
demonstrate that it is indeed possible for profound intellectuals
to integrate the life of science with the life of faith. In honest
and inspiring interviews, they describe the difficult though
rewarding process of reconciling their faith with their science and
reveal the ways in which the two spheres can not only coexist but
also mutually enhance each other.
Jane Goodall begins the conversation by emphasizing the
importance of recognizing the "spark of spirit" that runs through
all creatures, human and animal. Robert Pollack discusses his
motivations for opening a major center for the study of science and
religion at Columbia University. Khalil Chamcham, a Moroccan
astrophysicist and devout Muslim, moves from the study of galaxy
formation to a new dialogue between Islam and the West. Thomas
Odhiambo, a Kenyan entomologist, helps to bring sustainable
agriculture to sub-Saharan Africa by uniting African animist and
Christian traditions, and Henry Thompson, a computer scientist,
utilizes his Quaker practice in both his science and his work as a
mediator.
Thoughtful and compelling, these and other scientists recount a
rich integration of science and religion in their practice, their
experience, and their approach to their work. Some find a deep
harmony between the life of faith and the practice of science,
whereas others struggle with the ongoing tensions. These original
interviews range across the metaphysical, ethical, and religious
implications of cutting-edge research. Taken together, they offer a
unique picture of how scientists make peace with their work and
their spirituality.
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