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God, Chance and Purpose: Can God Have It Both Ways?

by David J Bartholomew

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ISBN13: 9780521707084
ISBN10: 0521707080
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Scientific accounts of existence give chance a central role. At the smallest level, quantum theory involves uncertainty and evolution is driven by chance and necessity. These ideas do not fit easily with theology in which chance has been seen as the enemy of purpose. One option is to argue, as proponents of Intelligent Design do, that chance is not real and can be replaced by the work of a Designer. Others adhere to a deterministic theology in which God is in total control. Neither of these views, it is argued, does justice to the complexity of nature or the greatness of God. The thesis of this book is that chance is neither unreal nor non-existent but an integral part of God's creation. This view is expounded, illustrated and defended by drawing on the resources of probability theory and numerous examples from the natural and social worlds.

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ISBN:
9780521707084
Subtitle:
Can God Have It Both Ways?
Author:
Bartholomew, David J
Author:
Bartholomew, David J.
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Subject:
General
Subject:
Religious
Subject:
Providence and government of god
Subject:
Chance
Subject:
Intelligent design (Teleology)
Publication Date:
March 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
259
Dimensions:
849x550x53 83

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