Does Science Make God Irrelevant?

“The greatest strength of this exciting, accessible book is the clear way Madueme respects and describes the various interactions between Christianity and science. He rightly notes that the warfare depiction of their relationship has been rejected by historians of science for decades. Where there are conflicts, they by no means characterize the main ways faith and science have rightly interacted for centuries. This is a must-read, if for no other reason than how it debunks the standard narrative about alleged conflicts between Christianity and science, such as the Galileo affair and the Scopes Trial. Madueme knows his stuff, and I highly recommend this book.”

J. P. Moreland

“As the myth of warfare between science and religion resurges in our culture, many find themselves caught up in disputes over everything from climate to vaccines to evolution. This book may surprise you with its far-ranging review of the complex, often mutualistic relationship between theology and science. Madueme offers a fruitful way of relating science and faith.”

Todd Charles Wood

“Here’s a helpful book that is also fun to read. Hans Madueme explains the relationship between faith and science with wit and humility. More importantly, he directs our awe and amazement of creation to its proper aim—to worship of the Creator.”

Kenneth Keathley

“What an attractive book! It’s brief, highly readable, and full of carefully deployed knowledge. Hans Madueme speaks to many kinds of people, from young Christians puzzled by the alleged hostility between faith and science to inquirers wondering whether the Christian faith shows intellectual virtue. Well worth your time!”

C. John Collins

“Hans Madueme provides an irenic and evenhanded account of the common approaches to understanding the relationship between science and religious belief. In answer to his question ‘Does science make God irrelevant?,’ he gives a resounding no! I highly recommend this short introduction to an important subject.”

Stephen C. Meyer

“Today, a destructive narrative permeates our culture and the church: Science and Christianity are at odds. Highly respected theologian Hans Madueme effectively challenges this false narrative. Having spent years working at the frontier of the science-faith conversation, he is well suited to remind us of the role Christianity played in the origin of modern science. By presenting the reader with the appropriate theological and philosophical frameworks, he ably guides us to the conclusion that Christianity fully harmonizes with science.”

Fazale Rana