Return of the God Hypothesis

Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe

By: Stephen C. Meyer

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

Length: 18 hrs and 49 mins

Publisher's summary

The New York Times best-selling author of Darwin’s Doubt presents groundbreaking scientific evidence of the existence of God, based on breakthroughs in physics, cosmology, and biology.

Beginning in the late 19th century, many intellectuals began to insist that scientific knowledge conflicts with traditional theistic belief - that science and belief in God are “at war”. Philosopher of science Stephen Meyer challenges this view by examining three scientific discoveries with decidedly theistic implications. Building on the case for the intelligent design of life that he developed in Signature in the Cell and Darwin’s Doubt, Meyer demonstrates how discoveries in cosmology and physics coupled with those in biology help to establish the identity of the designing intelligence behind life and the universe.

Meyer argues that theism - with its affirmation of a transcendent, intelligent and active creator - best explains the evidence we have concerning biological and cosmological origins. Previously Meyer refrained from attempting to answer questions about “who” might have designed life. Now he provides an evidence-based answer to perhaps the ultimate mystery of the universe. In so doing, he reveals a stunning conclusion: the data support not just the existence of an intelligent designer of some kind - but the existence of a personal God.

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©2021 Stephen C. Meyer (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers

A superb book about evidence for God!

A comprehensive book about evidence for God that unfolds gradually but thoroughly and convincingly. (If you want to cut to the chase, skip ahead to chapters 7 thru 10 and 12 thru 19.) The three scientific discoveries Meyer discusses really do demonstrate God's existence convincingly -- when all of the evidence is taken into account. Meyer consistently uses inferences to the best explanation -- not "God of the gaps" reasoning. A very excellent book, accessible to the layperson, though some scientific knowledge will be helpful.

good but long....

I really appreciate the unbiased, fair minded and logical way this book treated the subject. however, beware, it goes deep....I would have preferred (and been able to use) a 4-6 hr version of the book. this was almost too detailed and expert for me to feel like I can tell my friend about the book with any justice. all in all, glad I listened. I'm more informed and fair in my views because of it.

Good book. Dry.

Well written and thorough. One side effect is that the book shows why Western culture has prevailed over the other cultures of the world (in spite of what that titanic intellectual Jesse Jackson might think).

Incredible Convincing

If you’ve been on the fence, agnostic based on what you believe Science has discovered about the possibility of God existing. Read this.

Makes complicated science much more understandable

Prior generations of scientists like Newton, would invoke God as part of their theories to explain those things are were too mysterious. In the post Darwin era, it became unfashionable at the least and weak minded to many to pose that God has a role. Meyer takes a deep dive into modern science and explores the dilemma of a moment of creation. He then artful demolishes the complicated alternatives some scientists have posited to explain or eliminate origins. The book can be a bit repetitive as Meyer works through long arguments to drive home his point. But at the end your journey you are likely to find little if any conflict in support of an intelligent designer who created the universe and biblical model. Brilliant scholarship made accessible to as readers with an interest (but little education) in the sciences.

The final nail in naturalism coffin

Excllent conclusion to Meyers Trilogy of books. Meyers create an excellent case for a theistic universe and the intelligent creation of life.

comprehensive, fair and well researched

comprehensive, detailed and well organized. a challenging but needed work that will allow any reader to see all points of an argument and in the end reach a position of agreement with the author. so detailed I will be going through again.

Interesting history of science and arguments

Good: Had some interesting history of science and a new perspective on the science vs religion question. The scientific arguments are also quite fascinating.

Bad: really repetitive and needlessly long. Could probably be summarised in a 5th of its size.

ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING!

I AM VISION-IMPAIRED, SO ALL CAPS.
I WAITED PATIENTLY THROUGH ALL THE
RESCHEDULED RELEASE DATES AND IT WAS
WELL WORTH THE WAIT!
THANK YOU, DR. MEYER, FOR SUCH AN
IN-DEPTH AND ELEGANT PRESENTATION OF
YOUR MANY YEARS OF HARD WORK. IT IS
DEDICATED GENIUSES LIKE YOU WHO HELP
US ALL BECOME BETTER EQUIPPED TO
EFFECTIVELY COUNTER THE PERVASIVE
THINKING OF OUR DAY. THE FRUIT OFTHAT
'THINKING' IS VOID OF ANY HOPE AND IS MADE
MANIFEST BEFORE OUR EYES IN THE
DAILY NEWS.

Very Well Explained

This book outlined the God hypothesis as well as many of the competing theories, of cosmology and the origin of life, in a very easy to understand and thorough way.