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Author Stenger, Victor J., 1935-2014.

Title God and the folly of faith : the incompatibility of science and religion / by Victor J. Stenger ; foreword by Dan Barker.

Imprint Amherst, N.Y. : Prometheus Books, 2012.

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 Windsor Locks Public Library - Adult Department  201.65 STE    Check Shelf
Description 408 pages ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 363-388) and index.
Contents Introduction -- The earliest skirmishes -- The rebirth and triumph of science -- Darwin, design, and deity -- Toward the new physics -- Particles and waves -- Cosmos and creator -- Purpose -- Transcendence -- Beyond evolution -- Matter and mind -- Metaphor, atheist spirituality, and immanence -- From conflict to incompatibility -- Why does it matter?
Summary Looking at both historical and contemporary contexts, the author argues that religion has played a major role in suppressing scientific pursuit.
Subject Religion and science.
Christianity -- Controversial literature.
Christianity. (OCoLC)fst00859599
Religion and science. (OCoLC)fst01093848
Religion.
Naturwissenschaften.
Genre/Form Controversial literature. (OCoLC)fst01423907
ISBN 9781616145996 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
1616145994 (pbk. ; alk. paper)
9781616146009 (ebook)
1616146001 (ebook)
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