Binding: Paperback
Description: When it comes to relating Christianity to modern Western culture perhaps no topic is more controversial than the relationship between Christianity and science. Outside the church the myth of a backwards anti - science Christianity is very common in popular culture and can poison the well before a fruitful dialogue can begin. Within the church opposing viewpoints on the relation between Christianity and science often lead to division. Three Views on Christianity and Science addresses both types of conflict. Featuring leading evangelical scholars this book presents three primary options for the compatibility of Christianity and science and models constructive dialogue on the surrounding controversial issues. The highlighted contributors and their views are: Michael Ruse representing the Independence View - When functioning correctly science and Christian theology operate independently of each other seeking answers to different questions through different means. Alister Mc Grath representing the Dialogue View - Though the natural sciences and Christian philosophy and theology function differently they can and should inform each other. Bruce L. Gordon representing the Constrained Integration View - Science philosophy and theology all contribute to our understanding of reality. Their interactions constrain each other and together present an optimally coherent and integrated picture of reality. By engaging with the viewpoints of the contributors readers will come away with a deeper understanding of the compatibility of science and Christianity as well as of the positions of those who disagree with them. Scholars students pastors and interested laypeople will be able to make use of this material in research assignments sermons and lessons evangelism and apologetics. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair - minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one - stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own educated opinion.
Title: Three Views On Christianity And Science
Brand: Zondervan
Barcode: 9780310598541
Pages: 224 Pages
Publication Date: 1/12/2021
Series: Counterpoints: Bible and Theology
Category: Religion & Science