Can science and faith mix?
Teens come face to face with this question as their studies consider everything from the origins of the world to how DNA works. This captivating book is full of interesting facts and surprising stories that make the case for the Christian faith while exciting teens about science.
Science and God is a collaboration between Oxford University scientist John Lennox and Katy Morgan, an author for young people. The book is both fun to read and serious about science and faith. Readers will explore...
No faith commitment or prior knowledge of science is needed for curious teens to consider the relationship between science and Christianity. They will learn as they engage with the topics covered and will be inspired to ask good questions about life, Jesus and the nature of the universe.
(Review written for 'Science and God')
This thoughtful and insightful book proves that you don’t have to choose a side- science or religion. The two complement each other! Science AND religion. You can be a scientist and believe in God. This book explains how science works and why science can’t explain everything. Science has its limits! That’s why we need something more.
You’ll think on big questions like: Why is the universe ordered and understandable at all? Does everyone have faith- even atheists?!? How do you ...test the truth of the Bible? Do miracles and science contradict each other?
In an age where kids can access information from so many sources, this book will help ground them in truth. I love how it gives both sides of common arguments and doesn’t scare away from the hard questions. It will give kids (and adults) the confidence to defend their faith with facts and truth.
This book will benefit new believers, unbelievers, and even those far along in their walk with Christ. This book will challenge you and you’ll probably learn something new. It will encourage you to ask more questions and go seek the truth.
Kids ages 10+, and even adults, will enjoy this short but clear guide to why science and God work together.
*I was sent a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
(Review written for 'Science and God')
This book is very thoughtful provoking especially in asking the question why. John Lennox lays out very clearly that Christianity back up science. He isn't out to shut down the theory of Science but that they go together. He encourages the young person to explore both sides and come to their own conclusion.
Would highly recommend for teenagers at secondary school. For when they begin to explore science, big bang, DNA and faith. I would recommend it as a book that a parent and child go through together and discuss and think about.
At the end of each chapter there ...is a quick recap of what was talked about in the chapter.
Some of the questions this book answers:
Do God and Science mix?
Can science explain everything?
Quote page 62
"In other words, the Bible definitely doesn't claim to have all the answers to how the world works. Often, it just invites us to sit back and say, "Wow!""
(Review written for 'Science and God')
I’ve read a number of books from John Lennox before, and this coauthored work is a simple but profound explanation of how science and faith in the God of the Bible can not only be compatible but highly likely. The book explores various important topics in an easy to read manner, and though it is written for teenagers, it would be a great book for adults too! The one extra thing I do like is that you can also download a discussion guide from the website to use alongside the book in a youth group or home group, to enable ...deeper understanding. Definitely one I would recommend!
