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Return of the God Hypothesis

Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe

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The New York Times bestselling author of Darwin's Doubt presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology.

Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts with traditional theistic belief—that science and belief in God are "at war." Philosopher of science Stephen Meyer challenges this view by examining three scientific discoveries with decidedly theistic implications. Building on the case for the intelligent design of life that he developed in Signature in the Cell and Darwin's Doubt, Meyer demonstrates how discoveries in cosmology and physics coupled with those in biology help to establish the identity of the designing intelligence behind life and the universe.

Meyer argues that theism — with its affirmation of a transcendent, intelligent and active creator — best explains the evidence we have concerning biological and cosmological origins. Previously Meyer refrained from attempting to answer questions about "who" might have designed life. Now he provides an evidence-based answer to perhaps the ultimate mystery of the universe. In so doing, he reveals a stunning conclusion: the data support not just the existence of an intelligent designer of some kind—but the existence of a personal God.

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      March 1, 2021
      Scientist and philosopher Meyer, author of several books about the intersection of science and faith, has discussed intelligent design previously but has not gone as far as he does here in terms of making the case for God. He does so citing new evidence from cosmology, physics, and biology, especially as it applies to DNA research. A familiarity--in some cases, even a strong working knowledge--of these disciplines will make the book an easier read, but Meyer knows how to take readers' hands and lead them through the history before showing how new discoveries can be used to undermine the cases made by anti-design theorists such as Richard Dawkins, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and even Bill Nye the Science Guy. One way Meyer unspools this complex material is through simply drawn diagrams and easily understood examples that move readers along, sometimes just before their heads start hurting. In the last several chapters, Meyer recaps, takes on Stephen Hawking, and makes the case for personal faith, which sometimes sits uncomfortably against his reason-based argument. Agree or disagree, there's lots to ponder here.

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