“God is not an alternative to science as an explanation, he is not to be understood merely as a God of the gaps, he is the ground of all explanation: it is his existence which gives rise to the very possibility of explanation, scientific or otherwise. It is important to stress this because influential authors such as Richard Dawkins will insist on conceiving of God as an explanatory alternative to science – an idea that is nowhere to be found in theological reflection of any depth. Dawkins is therefore tilting at a windmill - dismissing a concept of God that no serious thinker believes in anyway. Such activity is not necessarily to be regarded as a mark of intellectual sophistication.”
Quote by John Lennox
Work
God's Undertaker: Has Science Buried God?
This book delves into the intersection of science and faith, questioning whether scientific advancements have diminished the existence of God. The author investigates the implications of scientific theories and discoveries on religious beliefs, offering a nuanced discussion on the compatibility of these two realms. more
Author
John Lennox
John Lennox, born in 1945, is a renowned mathematician. He has extensive research in mathematics and philosophy, particularly in logic, the foundations of mathematics, and religious philosophy. Professor Lennox holds the position of Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford and has published a large number of works in various fields. more
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