Two bestselling authors first met in a televised Caltech debate on “the future of God,” one an articulate advocate for spirituality, the other a prominent physicist. This remarkable book is the product of that serendipitous encounter and the contentious—but respectful—clash of worldviews that grew along with their friendship. In War of the Worldviews these two great thinkers battle over the cosmos, evolution and life, the human brain, and God, probing the fundamental questions that define the human experience. How did the universe emerge? What is the nature of time? What is life? Did Darwin go wrong? What makes us human? What is the connection between mind and brain? Is God an illusion? This extraordinary book will fascinate millions of readers of science and spirituality alike, as well as anyone who has ever asked themselves, What does it mean that I am alive?

Militant atheism is on the rise. In recent years Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, and Christopher Hitchens have produced a steady stream of best-selling books denigrating religious belief. These authors are merely the leading edge of a larger movement that includes much of the scientific community. In response, mathematician David Berlinski, himself a secular Jew, delivers a biting defense of religious thought. The Devil's Delusion is a brilliant, incisive, and funny book that explores the limits of science and the pretensions of those who insist it is the ultimate touchstone for understanding our world.

Although Galileo Galilei lived and died centuries ago, his story is more relevant to our lives than we might realize. Today we face enormous challenges such as climate change that are disregarded or questioned by those who fear that their implications will damage business profitability. Others posit a false dichotomy between religion and science in order to reject scientific evidence whose implications they fear. Galileo confronted this problem 400 years ago. His discoveries were based on observation and experiment. His telescopes revealed previously unknown planets, moons orbiting other planets, and other discoveries that essentially confirmed the Copernican universe that the Church had rejected as heretical because Church theologians insisted on a literal reading of the Bible. Even St. Augustine in the fifth century maintained that the Bible pertained to the realm of faith, not reason. But when Galileo argued essentially the same position before an ecclesiastical court in Rome, he was forbidden from publishing any more books. Livio's life of Galileo shows us how the great thinker made his discoveries about the heavens and also formulated fundamental laws of physics. As an astrophysicist, Livio brings insight into how Galileo reasoned his way to his conclusions, which we know today were accurate. Along with Newton, Galileo remains one of the two great figures at the dawn of the scientific revolution. He insisted on reaching the widest audience possible, publishing his work in Italian rather than Latin as had been the case until his time, when vernacular languages were rapidly replacing Latin throughout Europe. Galileo believed that every educated person should know science as well as literature. Did Galileo actually say at the end of his trial when he was forced to recant his discoveries, as legend has it, And still it moves, referring to the motion of the earth around the sun? Not likely, says Livio, but Galileo nonetheless remains an inspiration to scientists and those who value open-minded inquiry, which as Livio reminds us, remains threatened even today.

Based on interviews with eleven Nobel Prize winners and many other prominent physicists, biologists, anthropologists, and psychologists, as well as leading theologians and spiritual leaders, Why Science Does Not Disprove God is a "well-informed and readable" (Wall Street Journal) analysis of the religious implications of our ever-increasing understanding of life and the universe. The renowned science writer Amir Aczel ("One of our best science popularizers"—Publishers Weekly) masterfully refutes the overreaching claims of the "New Atheists," providing millions of educated believers with a clear, engaging explanation of what science really says, how there's still much space for the Divine in the universe, and why faith in both God and empirical science are not mutually exclusive.

"The bardo of waking life is a meditation on the Tibetan Buddhist bardo realm, which is viewed as the bridge between lives, the state people enter after death and before rebirth. This book examines waking life and its history and language as if it were a bardo state rather than ultimate reality. Bardo is at once prose poetry, intimate memoir, and anthropological inquiry"--Provided by publisher.

"With this one compact statement, Jacob Needleman has forced the discussion of both science and religion in our time into a new, more mature and discriminating phase. . . . It is a way station where those who are seriously exploring the transformation of consciousness will have to stop, take thought, and perhaps re-plot their course."--Theodore Roszak "I want to strongly recommend it to every reader seriously interested in our present cultural situation."--Fritjof Capra "Needleman is unique; he is really on to something. . . . A fine book"--Harvey Cox Western science has operated for centuries on the assumption that we can understand the universe without understanding ourselves. We are just now seeking to make the necessary connection between the general laws of nature to those of our own (inner) nature. But the job won't be done with "massive injections of the new consciousness"; we cannot democratize the sacred by cheapening its demands. "My aim in this book therefore" says Needleman, "has not been to speak of the convergence of science and spirituality, but of their separation. As in nature itself, organic unity is a reciprocal relationship between separate but interdependent entities. In human life as well, there can be no real unity except through the awareness of real divisions. One may then hope to experience the magic power of sustained awareness by itself to bring the harmony that we have until now fruitlessly attempted to impose on ourselves and on our endangered civilization." Jacob Needleman is a professor of philosophy at San Francisco State University and the author of many books, including Money and the Meaning of Life , and The American Soul . In addition to his teaching and writing, he serves as a consultant in the fields of psychology, education, medical ethics, philanthropy, and business, and has been featured on Bill Moyers's acclaimed PBS series A World of Ideas .

"We live in a time of great peril. The spectre of the human race overcome by disease, starvation and an unrelenting assault by other life forms is beyond our ability to entertain. What is to be done? Alan A. D. Cohen has seen the vision and offers us hope; hope that by changing our life styles radically, humankind can be spared the suffering for which it seems destined. His message is that we must live every moment as part of a unity we have not begun to appreciate. The need for such a change in human consciousness is great. I hope many people will read this book." Reverend Richard Leonard, Minister Emeritus, All Souls Church, New York. Both quantum mechanics and digital logic theory prove that no atomic particle can exist separately from the rest of creation; therefore only unity exists. But unity is not material. It can only be spiritual. Once this is accepted, new horizons of mystery unfold. We see mind as an ocean of consciousness in which we swim like fishes in a universal sea. We are divine. New, scientifically valid spiritual laws appear. Only if we obey these laws will we survive. Examples are given of an office worker, a builder and a waitress, who, by their belief in unity, spread healing influences throughout the world.

This easy-to-read and must-read short book represents a small collection of valuable and interesting information, arguments and contra-arguments for the existence of God. It is recommended for both skeptics and those who want to strengthen their faith in God. Atheists who want to find out the truth are also welcomed to read it, and especially those who are ready to change their world-view and beliefs if they encounter new facts and strong evidence for the opposite views. After reading it, you will have an elementary knowledge about the question of God, the purpose of life, the world origin, and the whole humankind history. You will possess a basic theological education necessary for everyone interested in vital questions about life and death. You may not agree with the arguments presented in the book, nevertheless, you will surely gain useful knowledge and acquire new information about your own life. There are six main scientific arguments presented in the book for the existence of God. All of them are explained in a very simple and understandable manner, providing answers to all fundamental questions people have been asking themselves during the past centuries. The basic outline of six major logical arguments for the existence of God will help you find the most important Words you were looking for your whole life...

This daring blend of Jewish theology, science and Process Thought fleshes out an appreciation of creation in light of science that allows us to articulate a deeper sense of space and time and the wonders of being alive. It explores the ethical implications of humanity's role as partner in creation and the concept of land-Earth and Israel-as holy.

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Quotes and questions for using God of Becoming and Relationship in discussion groups, Torah study groups and adult education classes. Each chapter includes:* Concise chapter summaries to help you review essential elements from each reading.* Key terms to foster deeper understanding of Process concepts.* Supplemental quotations from biblical, rabbinic and contemporary sources to encourage you to apply new ideas to bite-sized parts of famous texts.* Discussion questions to facilitate active engagement with the text.About God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process TheologyMuch of what you were told you should believe when you were younger forces you to choose between your spirit and your intellect, between science and religion, between morality and dogma: unchanging laws of nature vs. miracles that sound magical; a good God vs. the tragedies that strike all living creatures; a God who knows the future absolutely vs. an open future that you help to shape through your choices. This fascinating introduction to Process Theology from a Jewish perspective shows that these are false choices. Inspiring speaker, spiritual leader and philosopher Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson presents an overview of what Process Theology is and what it can mean for your spiritual life. He explains how Process Theology can break you free from the strictures of ancient Greek and medieval European philosophy, allowing you to see all creation not as this or that, us or them, but as related patterns of energy through which we connect to everything. Armed with Process insights and tools, you can break free from outdated religious dichotomies and affirm that your religiosity, your spirit, your mind and your ethics all strengthen and refine each other.Quotes and questions for using God of Becoming and Relationship in discussion groups, Torah study groups and adult education classes. Each chapter includes: Concise chapter summaries to help you review essential elements from each reading. Key terms to foster deeper understanding of Process concepts. Supplemental quotations from biblical, rabbinic and contemporary sources to encourage you to apply new ideas to bite-sized parts of famous texts. Discussion questions to facilitate active engagement with the text.About God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process TheologyMuch of what you were told you should believe when you were younger forces you to choose between your spirit and your intellect, between science and religion, between morality and dogma: unchanging laws of nature vs. miracles that sound magical; a good God vs. the tragedies that strike all living creatures; a God who knows the future absolutely vs. an open future that you help to shape through your choices.This fascinating introduction to Process Theology from a Jewish perspective shows that these are false choices. Inspiring speaker, spiritual leader and philosopher Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson presents an overview of what Process Theology is and what it can mean for your spiritual life. He explains how Process Theology can break you free from the strictures of ancient Greek and medieval European philosophy, allowing you to see all creation not as this or that, us or them, but as related patterns of energy through which we connect to everything. Armed with Process insights and tools, you can break free from outdated religious dichotomies and affirm that your religiosity, your spirit, your mind and your ethics all strengthen and refine each other.Quotes and questions for using God of Becoming and Relationship in discussion groups, Torah study groups and adult education classes. Each chapter includes:* Concise chapter summaries to help you review essential elements from each reading.* Key terms to foster deeper understanding of Process concepts.* Supplemental quotations from biblical, rabbinic and contemporary sources to encourage you to apply new ideas to bite-sized parts of famous texts.* Discussion questions to facilitate active engagement with the text.About God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process TheologyMuch of what you were told you should believe when you were younger forces you to choose between your spirit and your intellect, between science and religion, between morality and dogma: unchanging laws of nature vs. miracles that sound magical; a good God vs. the tragedies that strike all living creatures; a God who knows the future absolutely vs. an open future that you help to shape through your choices. This fascinating introduction to Process Theology from a Jewish perspective shows that these are false choices. Inspiring speaker, spiritual leader and philosopher Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson presents an overview of what Process Theology is and what it can mean for your spiritual life. He explains how Process Theology can break you free from the strictures of ancient Greek and medieval European philosophy, allowing you to see all creation not as this or that, us or them, but as related patterns of energy through which we connect to everything. Armed with Process insights and tools, you can break free from outdated religious dichotomies and affirm that your religiosity, your spirit, your mind and your ethics all strengthen and refine each other.Quotes and questions for using God of Becoming and Relationship in discussion groups, Torah study groups and adult education classes. Each chapter includes: Concise chapter summaries to help you review essential elements from each reading. Key terms to foster deeper understanding of Process concepts. Supplemental quotations from biblical, rabbinic and contemporary sources to encourage you to apply new ideas to bite-sized parts of famous texts. Discussion questions to facilitate active engagement with the text.About God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process TheologyMuch of what you were told you should believe when you were younger forces you to choose between your spirit and your intellect, between science and religion, between morality and dogma: unchanging laws of nature vs. miracles that sound magical; a good God vs. the tragedies that strike all living creatures; a God who knows the future absolutely vs. an open future that you help to shape through your choices.This fascinating introduction to Process Theology from a Jewish perspective shows that these are false choices. Inspiring speaker, spiritual leader and philosopher Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson presents an overview of what Process Theology is and what it can mean for your spiritual life. He explains how Process Theology can break you free from the strictures of ancient Greek and medieval European philosophy, allowing you to see all creation not as this or that, us or them, but as related patterns of energy through which we connect to everything. Armed with Process insights and tools, you can break free from outdated religious dichotomies and affirm that your religiosity, your spirit, your mind and your ethics all strengthen and refine each other.Quotes and questions for using God of Becoming and Relationship in discussion groups, Torah study groups and adult education classes. Each chapter includes: Concise chapter summaries to help you review essential elements from each reading. Key terms to foster deeper understanding of Process concepts. Supplemental quotations from biblical, rabbinic and contemporary sources to encourage you to apply new ideas to bite-sized parts of famous texts. Discussion questions to facilitate active engagement with the text.About God of Becoming and Relationship: The Dynamic Nature of Process TheologyMuch of what you were told you should believe when you were younger forces you to choose between your spirit and your intellect, between science and religion, between morality and dogma: unchanging laws of nature vs. miracles that sound magical; a good God vs. the tragedies that strike all living creatures; a God who knows the future absolutely vs. an open future that you help to shape through your choices.This fascinating introduction to Process Theology from a Jewish perspective shows that these are false choices. Inspiring speaker, spiritual leader and philosopher Rabbi Bradley Shavit Artson presents an overview of what Process Theology is and what it can mean for your spiritual life. He explains how Process Theology can break you free from the strictures of ancient Greek and medieval European philosophy, allowing you to see all creation not as this or that, us or them, but as related patterns of energy through which we connect to everything. Armed with Process insights and tools, you can break free from outdated religious dichotomies and affirm that your religiosity, your spirit, your mind and your ethics all strengthen and refine each other.