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More copies of this ISBNThis title in other editionsHow We Believe: The Search for God in an Age of Scienceby Michael Shermer
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:At the beginning of the twentieth century, social scientists predicted that belief in God would decrease by the end of the century because of the secularization of society, but nothing could be further from the truth. Recent polls show that 96% of Americans believe in God. Despite Nietzche's claim that God is dead, He has never been more alive for millions of believers who stand steadfast in their convictions. Why is this? Why are people turning to religion in greater numbers than ever before? Why do people believe in God at all? In How We Believe, Michael Shermer presents the results of an exhaustive empirical study in which he asked 10,000 Americans how and why they believe and about details of their faith. How We Believe offers fresh and startling insights into age-old questions and examines: • What it means to believe in God • "Proofs" of God and what they tell us about religious faith • The relationship between science and religion • How humans, as the storytelling animal, came to become Homo religious • How to find the sacred in the age of science This edition includes a new introduction by the author that brings readers up to date on recent studies on prayer and healing, on the changing religious attitudes and beliefs of Americans, and on the controversial debate about the relationship of science and religion that continues to grab headlines. Shermer also addresses his critics, both believers and atheists, on why belief or disbelief in God is not a question of evidence but of faith. Yet having been a believer and studied the history of science, Shermer is open-minded and inclusive throughout the book. He is most interested in knowing how and why, not in showing right or wrong. Thought provoking, comprehensive, and well researched, How We Believe is certain to spark lively debate among believers and nonbelievers alike. Synopsis:Recent polls show that 96% of Americans believe in God. Why are people turning to religion in greater numbers than ever before? In How We Believe, Michael Shermer presents the results of an exhaustive empirical study in which he asked 10,000 Americans how and why they believe and about details of their faith. The result offers fresh and startling insights into age-old questions. About the AuthorMichael Shermer, publisher of Skeptic magazine and the director of the Skeptics Society, has appeared on numerous nationally syndicated talk shows including Oprah, 20/20, Dateline, Good Morning America, Charlie Rose, Politically Incorrect, and Leeza. One of the leading experts on weird and extraordinary claims, religion, spiritualism, and the millennium, Shermer has been interviewed for documentaries for A & E, Discovery, and the Learning Channel.. An adjunct professor at Occidental College, Shermer also hosts Science Talk, a radio program on NPR affiliate KPCC and is co-host of Fox Family TV's "Exploring the Unknown." He is the author of Why People Believe Weird Things. Shermer lives in Altadena, California. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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