Interactive World, Interactive God
Author | : Carol Rausch Albright |
Publisher | : Wipf and Stock Publishers |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2017-11-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781498293891 |
ISBN-13 | : 1498293891 |
Rating | : 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Download or read book Interactive World, Interactive God written by Carol Rausch Albright and published by Wipf and Stock Publishers. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the dawn of science, ideas about the relation between science and religion have always depended on what else is going on in a society. During the twentieth century, daily life changed dramatically. Technology revolutionized transportation, agriculture, communications, and housework. People came to rely on scientific predictability in their technology. Many wondered whether God's supposed actions were consistent with scientific knowledge. The twenty-first century is bringing new scientific research capabilities. They are revealing that scientific results are not totally predictable after all. Certain types of interaction lead to outcomes that are unpredictable, in principle. These in turn may lead to a whole new range of potential interactions. They do not rule out the reality of a dynamic God who can act in the world without breaking the known principles of science. God may in fact work with "the way things really are." Human experience of God may accurately reflect this reality. Interactive World, Interactive God illustrates such new understandings in religion and science by describing recent developments in a wide range of sciences, and providing theological commentary. The book is written for intelligent readers who may not be specialized in science but who are looking for ways to understand divine action in today's world.