Thomas R McFaul

God Is Here to Stay: Science, Evolution, and Belief in God Thomas R McFaul

Brief Description: God Is Here to Stay offers new insights into one of humankind's most profound questions: Does God exist? During the past ten years, theists and new atheists have argued to prove or disprove God's existence. Examining the pros and cons of each side leads to one overarching conclusion: The existence of God can be neither proven nor disproven with complete certainty, even though both sides draw on modern science to support their views. Drs. Thomas R. McFaul and Al Brunsting approach the question of God's existence from an entirely fresh perspective. They examine scientific knowledge in several areas ranging across the physical sciences and human experience to explain how the universe operates within very narrow and highly structured boundaries. Most importantly, they create an innovative "L-M Confidence Scale" to establish confidence levels, not proofs, on how scientific discoveries impact belief in God. McFaul and Brunsting describe the three stages of scientific evolution. In stage 1, the world's religions developed divergent pre-scientific views. Modern science started with stage 2, during which atheists predicted that science would eventually eradicate religion. In stage 3, the authors show how science, evolution, and belief in God have become increasingly integrated and mutually supportive. Table of Contents: List of Illustrations -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Introduction: Knowledge, Science, and Belief in God -- 2. Humanity Is Structured for Knowledge -- 3. The Universe Is Structured for Conscious, Self-Aware Life -- 4. From Non-Life to Life -- 5. The Brain Is Structured for Spiritual Experiences -- 6. Humanity Is Structured for Justice -- 7. Humanity Is Structured for a Universal Morality -- 8. God Is Here to Stay -- Epilogue -- Bibliography -- Index. Publisher Marketing: Description: God Is Here to Stay offers new insights into one of humankind's most profound questions: Does God exist? During the past ten years, theists and new atheists have argued to prove or disprove God's existence. Examining the pros and cons of each side leads to one overarching conclusion: The existence of God can be neither proven nor disproven with complete certainty, even though both sides draw on modern science to support their views. Drs. Thomas R. McFaul and Al Brunsting approach the question of God's existence from an entirely fresh perspective. They examine scientific knowledge in several areas ranging across the physical sciences and human experience to explain how the universe operates within very narrow and highly structured boundaries. Most importantly, they create an innovative ""L-M Confidence Scale"" to establish confidence levels, not proofs, on how scientific discoveries impact belief in God. McFaul and Brunsting describe the three stages of scientific evolution. In stage 1, the world's religions developed divergent pre-scientific views. Modern science started with stage 2, during which atheists predicted that science would eventually eradicate religion. In stage 3, the authors show how science, evolution, and belief in God have become increasingly integrated and mutually supportive.

Contributor Bio:  McFaul, Thomas R Drs. Thomas R. McFaul and Al Brunsting have a unique partnership. McFaul brings to their relationship a background in religion, ethics, social sciences, and futures studies. He has written many articles and six books, including The Future of God in the Global Village. Brunsting is a physicist who holds fifteen US and more than fifty foreign patents. He is an international winner of the Bayer Corporation's award for technical achievement and author of many scientific articles. Contributor Bio:  Brunsting, Al Drs. Thomas R. McFaul and Al Brunsting have a unique partnership. McFaul brings to their relationship a background in religion, ethics, social sciences, and futures studies. He has written many articles and six books, including The Future of God in the Global Village. Brunsting is a physicist who holds fifteen US and more than fifty foreign patents. He is an international winner of the Bayer Corporation's award for technical achievement and author of many scientific articles.