{"product_id":"three-views-on-christianity-and-science-paperback","title":"Three Views on Christianity and Science - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePaul Copan\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eChristopher L. Reese\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eMichael Ruse\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen it comes to relating Christianity to modern Western culture, perhaps no topic is more controversial than the relationship between Christianity and science. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutside 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree Views on Christianity and Science \u003c\/em\u003eaddresses 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe highlighted contributors and their views are: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Ruse, representing the \u003cstrong\u003eIndependence View\u003c\/strong\u003e - When functioning correctly, science and Christian theology operate independently of each other, seeking answers to different questions through different means.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlister McGrath, representing the \u003cstrong\u003eDialogue View\u003c\/strong\u003e - Though the natural sciences and Christian philosophy and theology function differently, they can and should inform each other.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBruce L. Gordon, representing the \u003cstrong\u003eConstrained Integration View\u003c\/strong\u003e - 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eCounterpoints\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 8 x 5.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 12, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52749775995187,"sku":"9780310598541","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/WXduVnhuTUN1Uktra3FXWjBSKzFPQT09.webp?v=1764270219","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/three-views-on-christianity-and-science-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}