Traffic in Truth: Exchanges Between Science and Theology (Facets)

Rating:
Summary: A good middle ground for a polemic subject
Review: I read this book after hearing Ravi Zacharias mentioned him in one of his speeches, and it was very interesting/provacative. The book is extremely small and can be read in one sitting (i.e. 30 minutes).

The problem according to Dr. Polkinghorne between science and theology is that they do not respect each others' boundaries, thus casuing name-calling and ill-feelings, largely unneeded. Polkinghorne states that inhabitants in "theology land" make scientific judgements (usually ignorantly) about "science land", and vice-versa.

Polkinghorne states the problems that then arise when people who are not trained in a specific discipline make authoriative pronouncements on that discipline. At this point I fully agree. However, he does make several comments that left me uncomfortable, but that is natural. We will never always agree.

At the end of the book he points scientists and theologians towards a scientific apologetic, nicely done. It is a great read and could be used as a tool for reaching out to sceptics, opening their eyes to the natural mysteries of God. I would also give this to conservative evangelicals (including me) to help them understand the role of Science in God's plan.

Rating:
Summary: A good middle ground for a polemic subject
Review: I read this book after hearing Ravi Zacharias mentioned him in one of his speeches, and it was very interesting/provacative. The book is extremely small and can be read in one sitting (i.e. 30 minutes).

The problem according to Dr. Polkinghorne between science and theology is that they do not respect each others' boundaries, thus casuing name-calling and ill-feelings, largely unneeded. Polkinghorne states that inhabitants in "theology land" make scientific judgements (usually ignorantly) about "science land", and vice-versa.

Polkinghorne states the problems that then arise when people who are not trained in a specific discipline make authoriative pronouncements on that discipline. At this point I fully agree. However, he does make several comments that left me uncomfortable, but that is natural. We will never always agree.

At the end of the book he points scientists and theologians towards a scientific apologetic, nicely done. It is a great read and could be used as a tool for reaching out to sceptics, opening their eyes to the natural mysteries of God. I would also give this to conservative evangelicals (including me) to help them understand the role of Science in God's plan.