Science and Christianity: Conflict or Coherence?

By Henry F. Schaefer III and Henry F. Schafer III

Known the world over, Dr. Schaefer's world-renowned university lectures have been expanded into full-length essays. Focusing on explaining how a person can be both a believer in Christ and a follower... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 097429750X
• ISBN13: 9780974297507
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: The Apollos Trust
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.8" x 0.5" x 5.8"

Customer Reviews

Great Christian / Great Scientist

Schaefer has written an honest and highly personal account which shows that it IS possible to be a devout Christian AND an excellent scientist. To his credit, and unlike other books with similar purposes, he does not try to bully or trick the reader into agreement. Instead he presents his case and objectively and leaves it to the reader to judge for him/herself. This book will interest non-Christians looking for insight into how a Christian scientist reconciles reason and religion. It should be mandatory reading for Christian students considering a career in academic science, especially those who perceive that they must choose between the academy and the Church. Schaefer makes it clear that there is a mission to the academy which the Church has been neglecting for some time. There is a need for more Christians who are scientific leaders. This book will surely entertain and enlighten, but more importantly Schaefer's conviction will inspire Christians and non-Christians alike.

Demythologizing Science/Faith Conflict

Science and Christianity: Conflict or Coherence does an excellent job of pulling together a history of the thinking of a large number of scientists over the several centuries of modern science regarding the underlying belief systems that motivated their pursuits.Dr. Schaefer also offers quick, concise answers to many questions people ask about the assumed conflict between true science and the Christian faith, and does so without being trite or simplistic.Even those with a casual interest in the biological and physical sciences will recognize names of great men of science but they probably have never read about how their beliefs spurred them on in their research. Even in an age where we are more self-conscious about connecting the people to their scientific discoveries, books rarely delve into their personal lives.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is curious to learn about the real coherence between true science and a life-commitment to Jesus of Nazareth, the Messiah sent to us by God.William Bordeaux, D.A.Professor of ChemistryHuntington College

Schaefer?s Science and Christianity: Conflict or Coherence?

Department of Chemistry and PhysicsUniversity of North Florida Dr. Henry Schaefer is arguably among the top twenty living research chemists in the world in the influence of his work on chemistry. His research specialty is the same as mine, quantum chemistry. He is also a deeply committed thinking Christian. He is therefore ideally suited to address his subject. This book belies the common misconception that there is a conflict between the revelation of Christianity and the results of science. To be sure, there are sharp exchanges when Christians confuse the roles of religion and science, or when prominent and outspoken scientists pontificate about religion. The book deals with the specific claims of a few prominent scientist critics of Christianity. It also convincingly shows that by and large the people who know science best, those who do it professionally, have "the same range of attitudes about religious matters as does the general public." The book provides a veritable "who's who" of prominent scientists, past and present, who claim Christ as Lord. Dr. Schaefer addresses the most frequent general questions related to belief in God, as seen from the perspective of a scientist. He also addresses specific issues in scientific areas that overlap significantly with his specialized expertise: quantum mechanics, cosmology and the chemistry of the origin of life. Although the book is intellectually satisfying, it is not merely intellectual. Dr. Schaefer ends the book by describing his personal journey discovering Christ in the midst of a meteoric scientific career, and outlines the Christian revelation as it has found a home in his life. Though I do not agree with him in every detail, I recommend this excellent book to anyone interested in science or in Christianity, and who desires to integrate knowledge from these important streams of thought in modern society.

Joe Paldus (Waterloo, Ontario, Canada). A wonderful book!

In "Science and Christianity: Conflict and Coherence?", an internationallydistinguished chemical physicist and one of the principal architects ofmodern quantum chemistry, Professor Henry F. Schaefer III, hasaccomplished a remarkable feat. The book is based on countless lecturesthat he courageously presented all over the world and touches oneverything from the deepest secrets of Creation to postmodernism, whileproviding a fascinating and unequalled insight into the scientific mindthat is brought to life by both personal and historical anecdotes,skillfully and entertainingly woven into the text.This is a very captivating and personally highly engaging work, bringingthe philosophical and theistic attitudes of various scientists to ageneral audience without causing offense to anyone. A very engrossingpiece of work for its breadth, its thought-provoking, witty and whimsical- yet compelling and highly winsome - narrative, always lucid, veryreadable and richly rewarding to an attentive reader. Last but not least,a marvelous treasure trove of references and of their critical assessment.A book to treasure, to savor and to re-read.

Voice Of Truth

Dr. Schaefer's book is a well written book that covers many of the questions people have about the supposed conflicts of science with Christianity. Dr. Schaefer's credentials in the scientific community are well known and respected worldwide, making him a heavy-weight within that community. He shows magnificently how science and Christianity both uphold and point to certain truths that can't be denied. For those of the Christian faith, this book will bolster their faith, as Dr. Schaefer points out that many current and famous scientists were sincere, dedicated believers.For those that deny a creator of the universe, recent scientific discoveries mentioned in the book, make that a very hard position to adhere to. Topics range from the creation of the universe to problems of the Theory of Evolution. His voice of reason also proclaims the truth found only in Jesus Christ. Dr. Schaefer has spoken at almost every major university in existence today, and is a brilliant and humorous man. The chapters of his book are a culmination of years of personal reflection and experience, coupled with his faith in Christ. This book is a wonderful voice of truth in a time when truth needs to be heard. Science and Christianity have a rich history together, and there is no conflict. Dr. Schaefer's book was worth every penny and I look forward to his next book, which I hope he writes someday.