Faith and reason – for most people these are opposing and irreconcilable worlds. It seems as if one could only belong to one side or the other. But what if one cannot (or is unwilling to) rely solely on either faith or reason?
In his book, as thoughtful as it is stimulating and entertaining, the well-known science writer and television journalist Gert Scobel shows that it is worth knowing one’s way around both worlds. Many of the conflicts between religion and science are based on erroneous assumptions, misunderstandings and illusions. Thus, we end up in the same situation as a fly trapped in a glass: as it doesn’t see the transparent walls, it flies up against the exact same spot to the brink of exhaustion.
Gert Scobel provides us with the key means to find orientation in the wealth of theories, books and opinions and not least in the dispute over ‘new atheism’. With his help, we can find ways out for the fly rather than extending the battle zones. This book shows how fundamental conflicts in the dispute over God, faith and reason can be solved, providing both insights and enjoyable reading.
