Review of Thoughts on Science and Faith
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Review of Thoughts on Science and Faith
[Following is a volunteer review of "Thoughts on Science and Faith" by Michael John.]
As you can understand from the title, the book describes the scientific examination of belief. Faith and science are subjects we have been talking about, researching, and writing about for centuries. We ask ourselves many questions. I'm sure many of us asked the same questions.
The first seven chapters cover topics that many people generally accept as common truths. What is God? What is the meaning of life? Afterlife? Entropy and the Soul was one of the most interesting chapters, in my opinion.
The author took the subject of religion from the very beginning and created a very wide range. Although there are many titles, it is a book that is easy to understand and read. The author has written what we think and talk about in the simplicity of the language we use in daily life.
What I like most about the book is that it was written without any judgement. He did not interpret it as a side. It's as if the author shines a light for us to question.
Frankly, I don't have much negative to say. Only one point seemed very confusing to me. "Atheists will claim that there is no evidence for the soul, an afterlife, or a resurrection, and that these are only unproven claims made by religion. But as I explain, there can be no evidence that you could ever possibly observe that you have ceased to exist. You can observe nothing if you don't exist. The only observable theory is that you will continue to exist even after death. And the only thing you can observe in the afterlife is that you were either right or wrong. Believe in it or not." The afterlife question doesn't seem to be explained or make sense to me.
I gave the book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It was well edited and written, with no flaws. In my opinion, it is very difficult to deal with the subjects of religion and science with this simplicity and clarity.
Anyone who has questions about religion can read it. In terms of the age limit, it may be a little early for some young people. I think it is a book that parents can make their children read when they deem it sufficient. One of the issues that everyone discusses when they reach a certain age is religion and science. That's why I believe it would be beneficial to ask the right questions and get the right answers when you are young. A book where more scientific and logical answers can be obtained rather than parents sharing culturally accepted truths.
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Thoughts on Science and Faith
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As you can understand from the title, the book describes the scientific examination of belief. Faith and science are subjects we have been talking about, researching, and writing about for centuries. We ask ourselves many questions. I'm sure many of us asked the same questions.
The first seven chapters cover topics that many people generally accept as common truths. What is God? What is the meaning of life? Afterlife? Entropy and the Soul was one of the most interesting chapters, in my opinion.
The author took the subject of religion from the very beginning and created a very wide range. Although there are many titles, it is a book that is easy to understand and read. The author has written what we think and talk about in the simplicity of the language we use in daily life.
What I like most about the book is that it was written without any judgement. He did not interpret it as a side. It's as if the author shines a light for us to question.
Frankly, I don't have much negative to say. Only one point seemed very confusing to me. "Atheists will claim that there is no evidence for the soul, an afterlife, or a resurrection, and that these are only unproven claims made by religion. But as I explain, there can be no evidence that you could ever possibly observe that you have ceased to exist. You can observe nothing if you don't exist. The only observable theory is that you will continue to exist even after death. And the only thing you can observe in the afterlife is that you were either right or wrong. Believe in it or not." The afterlife question doesn't seem to be explained or make sense to me.
I gave the book a rating of 5 out of 5 stars. It was well edited and written, with no flaws. In my opinion, it is very difficult to deal with the subjects of religion and science with this simplicity and clarity.
Anyone who has questions about religion can read it. In terms of the age limit, it may be a little early for some young people. I think it is a book that parents can make their children read when they deem it sufficient. One of the issues that everyone discusses when they reach a certain age is religion and science. That's why I believe it would be beneficial to ask the right questions and get the right answers when you are young. A book where more scientific and logical answers can be obtained rather than parents sharing culturally accepted truths.
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Thoughts on Science and Faith
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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