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The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

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Francis S. Collins

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Francis S. Collins

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Simon & Schuster Audio

Length

7 hrs and 16 mins

Audible Release Date

07-17-06

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4.0 based on 461 ratings

32 customer reviews

Publisher's Summary

Dr. Francis Collins, head of the Human Genome Project, is one of the world's leading scientists, yet he is also a man of unshakable faith in God and scripture. Dr. Collins has resolved the dilemma that haunts everyone who believes in God and respects science. Faith in God and faith in science can be harmonious, not separately but together, combined into one worldview. For Collins, science does not conflict with the Bible, science enhances it.

The Language of God makes the case for God and for science. Dr. Collins considers and dismisses several positions along the spectrum from atheism to young-earth creationism, including agnosticism and Intelligent Design. Instead, he proposes a new synthesis, a new way to think about an active, caring God who created humankind through evolutionary processes.

He explains his own journey from atheism to faith, and then takes listeners on a stunning tour of modern science to show that physics, chemistry, and biology can all fit together with belief in God and the Bible. The Language of God is essential for anyone who wonders about the deepest questions of all: Why are we here? How did we get here? And what does life mean?

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"Collins' credibility as a scientist and his sincerity as a believer make for an engaging combination, especially for those who, like him, resist being forced to choose between science and God." (Publishers Weekly)

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2 of 2 people found this review helpful:

"Well written, well read."

By: Glen (USA)

May 10, 2009

I'm an agnostic who enjoys occasionally picking through other peoples' theories and writings about their beliefs. I found this book to be highly informational, although a very large chunk of this book *is* dedicated to evolution, which might be old hat to you if you remember your biology lessons from school. The background information on evolution was necessary, though, for those who aren't intimately familiar with the details, and also for a better understanding of the author's secure belief in the system, and how he can see through evolution and into where he perceives God's position in he grand scheme of things.

There are a couple of points that he touches on but doesn't go into any great detail about, such as his belief in miracles, or a brief mention of Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and a short venture into quantum mechanics. Although I'd like to have seen more written about either subject I didn't find the text lacking because of it. Great read all-around, and a good look into a scientific mind, using numbers and scientific research to explain his views.

3 of 4 people found this review helpful:

"I found much to agree with"

By: Jerry (Ashburn, VA, USA)

March 24, 2008

in Dr Collins views. His perplexity on the general public disconnect with the reality of scientific evidence mirrors my own. What he says about the ages-long animosity between science and religion is spot on, and rightly much to the discredit of religion. His repudiation of young Earth creationists and ID'ers almost perfectly aligns with my views although I never considered the interesting argument that these folks may be their own worst enemy and eventually will do more harm to the very faith they seek to protect than good.

I liked much of what I read, but I didn't find his arguments for belief in God compelling. Moral law, desires must have a means to fulfill them, an inner yearning to commune with God - none of these strike me as reliable evidence. A thought provoking listen though.....

2 of 3 people found this review helpful:

"Fabulous!"

By: Shannon (Las Vegas, NV, USA)

March 11, 2008

I have always been fascinated by science/genetics, but a very devout Christian as well. Collins is the first person I've ever read whose beliefs are exactly like mine, that evolution can be enmeshed into the Christian belief, and when he explains how he came to this, it all made perfect sense to me. I came away from reading this knowing exactly what my beliefs were and to have them validated by such a great scientist and intellect was empowering. His thoughts and explanations are wonderful; I shall read this again.

4 of 4 people found this review helpful:

"Very Interesting"

By: Brad (Park City, UT, USA)

October 29, 2007

This was a very intriguing book. I enjoyed hearing a perspective on God and Religion from a very intelligent, well informed scientist with excellent credientials and deep experience in science. This is a very balanced and intelligent view of modern religious thought through the eyes of a keen scientific mind. His personal struggle with the co-existance of God and Science is very interesting. This is a great listen for anyone who is interested in both science and religion.

2 of 4 people found this review helpful:

"Well done"

By: Jas (Stoneington, CT, USA)

September 22, 2007

Fascinating book certainly gave me a lot to think about.

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