God and Randomness
- Science & Faith
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2017
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Publisher's Description
Most of us have experienced the impact of randomness in our lives not only as individuals but in our interactions with others as well. In God and Randomness, which is a sequel to our 2014 publication God Is Here to Stay: Science, Evolution, and Belief in God, we describe the connection between randomness and God and how this connection has permeated our universe from the start. We cover several areas that include personal stories, the micro and macro sources of world events, the origins of our cosmos and solar system, the emergence of human mindfulness and choice, major episodes of the twentieth century, the future, and the quest for fairness. In the course of examining these topics, we identify how current scientific research is consistent with our speculation of how God influences our lives in the presence of all this randomness. We conclude that the random events affecting us may originate in other dimensions that are inaccessible to us and that God is actively at work in the chaos and randomness that pervades our lives and our world.
Endorsements (11)
“In God and Randomness, the authors explore the presence of randomness in processes that encompass everything in the universe, from the world of subatomic particles all the way to the solar system and the galaxies, as well as human life and human history. . . . All these issues and many more are examined in depth in God and Randomness, yet using very readable language.”
“God and Randomness. . . challenges readers to rethink their assumptions about randomness, using a lively writing style, that draws on autobiography of the authors and their profound knowledge of history, science, and religion. The book invites readers to view randomness, not as meaninglessness, but as a golden thread in the tapestry being woven by a purposeful God.”
“In God and Randomness, the authors span the whole scale of scientific thought, suggesting how they are related and incorporating compelling personal stories. Reading it will prompt thought and speculation as it provides a fresh view on a fundamental topic: Why does seemingly random badness as well as goodness occur in a world designed by God?”
“Here, the whole scenario of the creation, its future in chaotic randomness; and, the presence of God in it all, are all laid out in clear and easily understood language.”
“The preface creates a sense of intrigue and a desire to discover more about the topics in succeeding chapters. I was not disappointed. I found the discussion about the possible existence of other dimensions and the further possibility that God may be operating in those dimensions to be particularly intriguing.”
“Here in God and Randomness the authors make speculations that are similar to and consistent with current research in cosmology. This provides reader with an understanding of how God might be actively at work in all that chaos and randomness that pervades our lives and our world.”
“This second book by McFaul and Brunsting presents valuable new perspectives on an unusual combination of two topics, God and randomness. The authors develop clear definitions and examples of randomness of varying arenas from the universe, to nano–scale physics, to evolution and to everyday human experiences. This is a well–researched thought–provoking book.”
“The personal accounts in Chapter Two were found to be very moving.”
“This book was found to be inspiring and profound. The inclusion of experiences in family history enhanced the authors’ claim about the randomness that is a part of human life. The chapter on "Randomness, Fairness, and God" was found to be excellent as was chapter 6, where the focus was on randomness and twentieth-century history. This book speaks to the struggle to understand God and His actions that has puzzled thoughtful Christians throughout the centuries.”
“God and Randomness is aimed for the reader who wants to know more about the Big Bang theory, the origins of life and how God fits into the scheme of things. The authors show how randomness determines this. . . This book is a natural extension of their earlier book God Is Here to Stay Science, Evolution and Belief in God.”
“In God and Randomness, the authors present a unique investigation into the Creator’s use of random events in the evolution of the universe. The reader is treated to a fascinating review of a myriad integral topics such as human choice, free will, and predictability. Finally, and most significantly—the authors introduce the concept of God’s possible use of extra dimensions to understand God’s mysterious influence. A great read!”
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