The Language of God

This was a book I read for my seminary class on Science and the Christian Faith. I liked it enough that I would choose to read it again in the future when I'm not needing to speed through it for class. I think it is an important book in the conversation regarding Science and Christianity and how the two do not need to be at odds with one another.

It is surely a wonderful book to read and to re-read.It has established a new perspective about faith which many like me might find a logical articulation of our own thinkings.In that sense a mind opener.Also is a very informative book about gentics,philosophy etc.

This book is a follow-up to C.S. Lewis' Mere Christianity with a much stronger emphasis on science and religion, especially on evolution and religion.

Collins lays out and dispels common criticisms of belief in God and religion by people like Richard Dawkins, Cristopher Hitchens and others who have taken it upon themselves to disparage religion and promote atheism.

Collins also explains the various religions positions on evolution from new-earth creationism to intelligent design to theistic evolution and illustrates which are tenable with science and why. He talks about the dangers of a belief in a “God of the gaps” (a God that fills in where science leaves off) and what faith is and how it has a role alongside things discoverable through the scientific method.

It's a sincere and interesting book, full of great quotes and jumping-off points for further reading and research.