04368nam a22006135i 4500 978-3-031-55094-2 DE-He213 20251030112242.0 cr nn 008mamaa 240530s2024 sz | s |||| 0|eng d 9783031550942 978-3-031-55094-2 10.1007/978-3-031-55094-2 doi QH325 PNN bicssc PSAJ bicssc SCI013040 bisacsh PNN thema PSAJ thema Betz, Ulrich A. K. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut 68697 Science and Religion United [electronic resource] : The Salvation Machine / by Ulrich A. K. Betz. 1st ed. 2024. Cham : Springer Nature Switzerland : Imprint: Springer, 2024. XV, 339 p. 4 illus. in color. online resource. text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier text file PDF rda Chapter 1. A universe full of secrets -- Chapter 2. Science - an amazing success story -- Chapter 3. The limits of science -- Chapter 4. A new dimension -- Chapter 5. Science and Religion -- Chapter 6. Thoughts beyond -- Chapter 7. A call to action -- Summary: The salvation machine -- Appendix 1: Comparison of world religions -- Appendix 2: Personal mysterious experiences. . This book offers a fresh perspective on how science and religion are connected, and how prayer aligns with the laws of nature. It explores a holistic worldview where science and religion complement each other, shedding light on life, society, and philosophical and societal concerns. We are born into a world full of mysteries that we only partially understand. We don’t know where we are coming from, we don’t know why we live, and we don’t know where we will go. We don’t know how everything started; we even don’t know what “everything” really is. We are living in an era of rapid change marked by disruptive technologies, like artificial intelligence and computers. Combined with a perception that the old wisdom transferred to us by religion is outdated, traditional values and institutions that had worth and power over many centuries are now losing their appeal. Science has made remarkable progress but can't answer life's most profound questions about our origins, purpose, and destination – why do we live and what should we do? In this book, the author begins with an overview of science, our understanding of the universe, highlighting gaps in our knowledge, like what started the Big Bang, followed by examples of successful scientific achievements and insights into the limits of science. In the subsequent chapters, the author examines topics such as mind over matter and the coexistence of evolution, creation, natural laws, and miracles. An attempt to answer the theodicy question is also provided in this book, where the author connects new scientific discoveries with ancient religious wisdom. The book concludes with a chapter devoted to innovation and a call for building a better world. This book is a compelling read for scholars, professionals, and curious laymen alike, ready to expand their horizons. Life Origin. 77808 Religion and science. 71876 Evolution (Biology). 64762 Evolution Religious aspects. 77809 Science History. 65232 Environment. 65893 Origin of Life. 77810 Religion and Sciences. 71877 Evolutionary Biology. 66166 Evolutionary Studies. 77811 History of Science. 66101 Environmental Sciences. 61155 SpringerLink (Online service) Springer Nature eBook Printed edition: 9783031550935 Printed edition: 9783031550959 Printed edition: 9783031550966 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-55094-2 ZDB-2-CMS ZDB-2-SXC 60279 60279