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God, Chance and Purpose

Can God Have it Both Ways?

by David J Bartholomew

  • Paperback
  • 272 pages
  • Publisher: Cambridge University Press
  • 14 x 21.6 x 1.4 cm

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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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  • Author

    David J Bartholomew

  • Book Format

    Paperback

  • Publisher

    Cambridge University Press

  • Published

    February 2008

  • Weight

    323g

  • Page Count

    272

  • Dimensions

    14 x 21.6 x 1.4 cm

  • ISBN

    9780521707084

  • ISBN-10

    0521707080

  • Eden Code

    3784118

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    This is quite a difficult book to read (as the author warns in his introduction) but it is well worth the perseverance. David Bartholomew is a statistical scientist and a Christian who believes that science and theology can be reconciled. He argues that chance does exist along with intelligent design and that both are integral parts of God’s creation. Free will is thereby not challenged. He sees the complexity and wonder of creation not as the result of evolution driven by accident but as the purposeful work of a Creator. This is an important book: anything which challenges the atheistic scientists’ claim to have banished belief in God is surely welcome.

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