Given my interest in the interchange between science and religion, Debra @ Breathelighter asked me to post a few books for those wanting to know more. Besides, her request made me feel good, plus I know she enjoys when I post about this topic.
In order to provide a range of sources, I organized the books into thematic groups. Some of the books I reviewed here, so I also linked them as Past post.
FYI: I found many of these books through local libraries and inter-library loan systems.
The organizations list provide bountiful resources, including essays.
Historical
Saving Darwin (Karl Giberson)
The Evolution-Creation Struggle (Michael Ruse) Past post
Theologically Centered
Can You Believe in God and Evolution (Ted Peters and Martinez Hewlett)
Responses to 101 Questions about God and Evolution (John Haught)
God after Darwin: A Theology of Evolution (John Haught)
Questions of Truth: Fifty-One Responses to Questions about God, Science, and Belief (John Polkinghorne)
Science Centered
Finding Darwin’s God (Ken Miller)
Biblical
The Lost World of Genesis One (John Walton) Past post
Personal
The Language of God (Francis Collins) Past post
General
Origins (Deborah Haarsma and Loren Haarsma) (Review TBA)
When Science Meets Religion: Enemies, Strangers, or Partners? (Ian Barbour) Past post
Essays
By any of the above authors; plus, Denis Alexander, Peter Enns, George Murphy, Ron Numbers
Organizations (listed alphabetically)
American Scientific Affiliation
BioLogos Foundation
Center for Process Studies
Center for Theological Inquiry
Center for Theology and Natural Sciences
John Templeton Foundation
The Clergy Project
The European Society for the Study of Science and Theology
The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion
The International Society for Science and Religion
Vatican Observatory
That’s a great list. I’ll look some of these up on the internet. I enjoy Debra’s blog! xx
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Spiced,
Debra is a class act, and thanks to her, have fun with the list.
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Some interesting links. Looking forward to checking them out.
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Guapo,
Finding so many organizations dedicated to this topic surprised me!
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I’m going to keep this post open for a later library book reservation spree!
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Deborah,
Enjoy the journey!
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I am just thrilled with this list, Frank. Thank you so much. I think it’s possible that the university library will have many of these titles. I can’t wait to find out. One of my closest friends is as interested as I am in this topic, so I’ll be sharing. Other than the Templeton Foundation I am not familiar with any of the organizations, so this is going to be fun! I will be out of town for a few days, but when I get back… 🙂
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Debra,
It’s my pleasure to get this list to you … and it seems a few others like it too. With all the libraries in your area, you should have no problem tracking these down! Keep me informed about what you’ve read. Safe travels.
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What a fabulous list. I have read a couple off the list already, now I will have to add the rest for future reading. You and I have similar curiousities and interests. I didn’t bookmark this time, simply printed this one and will carry it along for my next trip to local bookstores (used and otherwise), I love adding to my library!
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Val,
Hooray to another person who likes this list. Keep me posted on your progress.
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Reading the Who We Are’s and the About’s of the organizations on your list tells much about mankind’s age old battle for knowledge against those who have a vested interest in maintaining ignorance.
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Tim,
Good point … and a great suggestion for others to do! Thanks.
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i can’t read.
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That’s a problem … so I recommend watching the news.
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i will, but i’m not thrilled with “new day.” you?
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It’s OK … a lighter than when SOB hosted, but that’s what they are trying to do to increase ratings.
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sob. that’s funny. i think it looks too much like every other morning show. and so far, KB has worn the same shoes every day. yeah, i notice those things.
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Oh that’s right … you start with the shoes.
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well, legs, but the shoes cap things off.
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Thanks. I may have to bookmark this one. I just got The Faith of Scientists in their own words by Nancy Frankenberry, although I haven’t had any time to devote to it yet. I’m hoping to post about it as I read it.
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Christine,
I’ve read that book after I have it (accidentally) at Half-Priced Books. Here’s my post about it. https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2012/10/08/on-the-faith-of-scientists/
Meanwhile, the references here will take you deeper into the subject. Enjoy.
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Sorry. I think I forgot the follow-up button.
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Thanks Frank, and Debra! Looking forward to checking-out the links, and Debra’s blog, too.
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Victoria,
Enjoy these links … and I enjoy Debra’s blog! Tell her you came from here.
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This is one of the many reasons I like you, Frank—you back up your opinions and statements with facts, and you even have the refs to show for it!
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Weebs,
Many thanks for the kind words. My style may not be humorous, but I try to explain my point.
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Thanks for the selection my friend. I have to head out to the library sometime today anyway.
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Kay,
I post these for anyone who wants to learn.
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