Synopses & Reviews
The God Hypothesis seeks to reverse the profound misunderstanding that science has disproved the existence of God. The book does this by showing how the latest scientific evidence points in precisely the opposite direction. Drawing on the fairy tale of Goldilocks and The Three Bears, Michael A. Corey believes that the "just right" conditions that created life on earth provide overwhelming evidence of an Intelligent Designer at work. Explaining the religious ramifications of modern science in a common-sense style, Corey's compelling case for the existence of God will inspire readers to the larger meaning of life.
Review
"The God Hypothesis...is excellent! M. A. Corey has done tremendous research. His argument is clear and convincing, [and] his clear and lively writing style makes the most complex scientific material within the range of an educated reader who is willing to think a bit. I hope [the] book is widely read. It will not convince the die-hards (nothing will) but will nourish many people like myself. As always with Corey's writings, his ideas are full of surprises and insights. It is 'guaranteed' that the reader of this book will come away with ideas and insights s/he did not have before." John A. Sanford, Jungian analyst and author of The Kingdom Within
Synopsis
Seeks to reverse these profound misunderstandings by showing how the latest scientific evidence points in precisely the opposite direction.
About the Author
Michael A. Corey has spent the last decade researching questions of science and religion and is author of several books on the subject including God and the New Cosmology. He lives in Charleston, West Virginia.
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction 1
Ch. 1 Self-Organization and Our "Just Right" Universe 9
Ch. 2 The God of the Philosophers 15
Ch. 3 A Brief History of Our Goldilocks Universe 25
Ch. 4 The Universe According to Murphy's Law 37
Ch. 5 Goldilocks and the Anthropic Principle 41
Ch. 6 Humanity's Role in Our "Just Right" Cosmos 51
Ch. 7 Science and the Design Argument 59
Ch. 8 The Scientific Evidence for Intelligent Design 69
Ch. 9 More Evidence of Design 111
Ch. 10 Is It All a Coincidence? 149
Ch. 11 Other Explanations for the Goldilocks Effect 173
Ch. 12 Scientific Proof for a "Just Right" Designer 211
Ch. 13 Modern Science and the Nature of God 229
Ch. 14 Miracles 255
Ch. 15 God and the Modern Scientific Method 267
Ch. 16 Hope for the Future 317
Glossary 323
Bibliography 327
Index 335
About the Author 347