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Rocks of Ages: Science and Religion in the Fullness of Life
Written by Stephen Jay Gould
Narrated by Richard McGonagle
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Since the Renaissance, people have been plagued by the tense battle between science and religion. Revered evolutionist Stephen Jay Gould suggests instead of choosing between the two, why not opt for a golden mean that accords dignity and distinction to each realm? With intelligence and clarity, Gould renders the complex simple and sheds new light on this dilemma, mending the seeming split between the two "Rocks of Ages." In this dazzling gem of contemporary cultural philosophy, Gould posits that science defines the natural world, while religion defines our moral world, and they both can coexist peacefully in respectful noninterference.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It was an interesting topic but God is not outside the realm of science, Christ is Lord of all.