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Synopsis: Does religion need to look more like a science? If much
of the contemporary work published in science and religion is any
indication, the answer appears to be a resounding "yes." Yet the
current tendency to dress religion up in the language and methods
of science does more harm than good. In Kneeling at the Altar of
Science, Robert Bolger argues that much of the recent writing in
science and religion falls prey to the practice of what he calls
"religious scientism," or the attempt to use science to explain and
clarify certain religious concepts. Bolger then shows, with clarity
and humor, how religious scientism harms rather than helps, arguing
in the end that religious concepts do better when their meaning is
found in the context of their religious use. This book promises to
be a fresh approach to the ever-popular dialogue between science
and religion. Endorsements: "This is an impressive new contribution
to current debates over the proper relationship between science and
religion. Bolger argues convincingly that what he calls 'religious
scientism' is a mistake made by both scientific critics of
religion, as well as by some misguided theologians. Bolger's
careful dissection of where these very different thinkers go wrong
gets to the root of many of these issues." --Brian L. Keeley,
Professor, Pitzer College "In clear and jargon-free prose, Bolger
offers sophisticated arguments to uncover the intellectual errors
of applying claims of science to religion--errors made by thinkers
from Richard Dawkins to Ian Barbour to Arthur Peacocke. The
'science and religion' debates have neglected a position that
deserves the thoughtful hearing Bolger gives it. Brimming with
well-informed arguments, Kneeling at the Altar of Science is both
original and enjoyable." --Lynne Rudder Baker, author of The
Metaphysics of Everyday Life "Kneeling at the Altar of Science
tells it straight. Asserting that 'God is not the type of thing
that exists doesn't distort religious meaning, but may, in fact, be
the best, most religious way to start smashing our idols once and
for all." --Scott Korb, author of Life in Year One: What the World
Was Like in First-Century Palestine "Bolger's analysis is strong,
original, and provocative. His book is worthy of careful reading;
his treatment of the topic deserves much further discussion."
--Willem B. Drees, editor of Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science
Author Biography: Robert Bolger (PhD, Claremont Graduate
University) currently lives and teaches near Seattle.
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