Return of the God Hypothesis

Three Scientific Discoveries That Reveal the Mind Behind the Universe

By: Stephen C. Meyer

Narrated by: Timothy Andrés Pabon

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

I got your point in the first few chapters

I understood Meyer's three arguments for the existence of a divine intelligence behind the universe after the first few chapters of the book. He makes what I consider to be excellent presentations of the three main difficulties that secularists must deal with to explain the origin of the universe and the existence of biological life. However, he then devotes the middle part of the book to what constitutes legitimate scientific proof and the latter part of the book to secular objections to the three main arguments. Both of these sections were fairly tedious for me and it was obvious that I was listening to stuff from his area of expertise, which is the history and philosophy of science.

The latter two sections comprise a large portion of the book, and I have to admit my mind wandered a bit. There was something of a let down after the spectacular information about the three premises in the first part. I suppose that he felt he needed to be as complete and erudite as possible to go up against the storm of criticism that his position engenders from Dawkins, Harris, and others, and I suppose I need to hear it. I just don't have to enjoy it.

Revelation 7: 9-10

It was a good book. I hope to meet the author one day. I also liked the book DNA enigma.

worth every minute

a rare summary of where we are at and an appropriate application of the philosophy of science without ignoring the applicable science.

Great third book of Meyer's trilogy

Loved the story and narration as well as two previous books from the trilogy of the same author. In this book Meyer summarises his books Signature in the Cell and Darwin's Doubt and he also explains why the God concept is related to the Natural world.

A Rational Triumph

here Meyer lifts theism high above our lost hopeless age. this declaration of life and joy is based on science and reason. finally, the science community has answered the ultimate question.

Logical defense of the God Hypothesis

A clear, logical, relatable explanation of the arguments and support Of the God hypothesis. Well organized and presented.

Really good stuff

If you are looking for scientific foundations to Belief in God this book has it all with in depth explanations and rebuttals to any refutations

Really enjoyed it , some parts can be a little over one’s head but all in all it’s a good book and I plan on reading some more of his stuff

A genuine tour de force

Superb argumentation and overall treatment of this topic. I have yet to find a work as philosophically and theologically satisfy as this.

A Next Level Discussion of the Origin of the Universe

Physics, Mathematics, and Intelligent Design are expertly discussed. The author proves that you do not have to throw your brain away to believe in God.

This is crucial book to read.

This is essential book to read for any thinking persons. I would say second most important book after the Scriptures, supporting evidence of the existence of the God but from the historical & scientific point of view as complimenatary work to theoistic theory of the surrounding world from the beggining.