The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief [Paperback]

An instant bestseller,The Language of Godprovides the best argument for the integration of faith and logic since C.S. Lewis’sMere Christianity.

It has long been believed that science and faith cannot mingle. Faith rejects the rational, while science restricts us to a life with no meaning beyond the physical. It is an irreconcilable war between two polar-opposite ways of thinking and living. Written for believers, agnostics, and atheists alike,The Language of Godprovides a testament to the power of faith in the midst of suffering without faltering from its logical stride. Readers will be inspired by Collin’s personal story of struggling with doubt, as well as the many revelations of the wonder of God’s creation that will forever shape the way they view the world around them.The Language of GodFrancis S. CollinsDISCUSSION GROUP GUIDE
1. So here is the central question of this book: In this modern era of cosmology, evolution, and the human genome, is there still the possibility of a richly satisfying harmony between the scientific and spiritual worldviews? (p.6). What view did you have before reading this book on the integration of science and religion? How would you answer Collins's question now?
2. On page 23, Collins sums up the Moral Law, stating that the concept of right and wrong appears to be universal among all members of the human species (though its application may result in wildly different outcomes). Do you believe the Moral Law exists?
3. What caused the author to question his atheism? At the end of the book, he calls on the reader to question his or her current beliefs. Do you think this is a realistic request or will the average reader wait for a personal crisis before embarking on a journey of spiritual discovery (p.233)?
4. Did the book fairly assess the different religious options of atheism, agnosticism, creationism, intelligent design, and theistic evolution, renamed as l3¦