The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief
In short, Dr. Collins provides a satisfying solution for the dilemma that haunts everyone who believes in God and respects science. Faith in God and faith in science can be harmonious -- combined into one worldview. The God that he believes in is a God who can listen to prayers and cares about our souls. The biological science he has advanced is compatible with such a God. For Collins, science does not conflict with the Bible, science enhances it.
For many years Dr. Collins kept his views largely to himself, as he helped oversee the Human Genome Project's stunning sequencing of the code of life. Now, in what may be the most important melding of reason and revelation since C. S. Lewis's Mere Christianity, Dr. Collins explains himself in detail. The Language of God makes the case for God and for science. Dr. Collins considers and rejects several positions along the spectrum from atheism to young-earth creationism -- including agnosticism and Intelligent Design. Instead, he proposes a new synthesis, a new way to think about an active, caring God who created humankind through evolutionary processes.
He has heard every argument against faith from scientists, and he can refute them. He has also heard the needless rejection of scientific truths by some people of faith, and he can counter that, too. He explains his own journey from atheism to faith, and then takes readers on a stunning tour of modern science to show that physics, chemistry, and biology can all fit together with belief in God and the Bible. The Language of God is essential reading for anyone who wonders about the deepest questions of all: Why are we here? How did we get here? And what does life mean?
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100 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Dec 14, 2008 Type: User Review |
Fascinating
The Language of God was an immensely enjoyable read, particularly for me as a scientist far removed from the DNA world. I have not seen the basics of evolutionary theory presented as clearly and simply as Collins does here. However, the book does...
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Dec 03, 2008 Type: User Review |
Evidence for Science, Not for Belief
I really liked this book. I do not buy any of Dr. Collins' arguments for God, but I really appreciated the depth of his understanding of evolution. This book is much better than Dawkins' The God Delusion for promoting science to people of faith. I...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 17, 2008 Type: User Review |
Interesting synthesis of science and religion
Dr. Frances Collins, a microbiologist in charge of the Human Genome Project, lays out his reasons for belief in God and why he believes faith and science are compatible. He discusses how he came to change from atheism to Christianity and the...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 15, 2008 Type: User Review |
Not Convinced Yet
I have been moved tremendously by everything I have read about Dr. Collins work, the human genome project, and the incredible information science has uncovered. What is heartwarming is that he is a seeker of God, and gives God the credit as the...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 10, 2008 Type: User Review |
Contribution to the body of knowledge for reconciling science and God
Francis Collins, an acclaimed and respected scientist and leader of the Human Genome Project, offers commentary on reconciling science, evolution, deism, and the Judeo-Christian beliefs.
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 08, 2008 Type: User Review |
An Honest Discussion by a Leading Scientist
Francis Collins is perhaps the world's leading scientist. His writing defeats the myth that science and religion are not compatible. They actually are similar in methodology and in their concern for truth.
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 5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 07, 2008 Type: User Review |
Helpful for some Christians, but generally Unconvincing and Weak
The Language of God features the perspective of Francis Collins, a world leader in genetics and head of the Human Genome Project, on the issue of reconciling science and faith. Collins begins by explaining his own history: how he came to be...
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 2.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 05, 2008 Type: User Review |
I am on my 2nd reading
I enjoyed it that much, and need to appreciate his expertise even more.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 03, 2008 Type: User Review |
Courage
The Languag of God had a profound effect on me. As a corporate director for a fortune 500 company I continually strive to incorporate spirituality in the workplace. Not as an in-your-face endeavor, but rather as an example. With the way the...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 31, 2008 Type: User Review |
Thank God & Amazon.com
Thank God for Francis S. Collins and his creative scientific perspectives concerning the natural aspects of God & Nature.
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