Nancy Abrams, after
being an atheist for her whole life, set out to discover a god she
could believe in. The search started because Abrams has an eating
disorder. After joining a Twelve Step Program, she realized that
belief in a Higher Power helped her overcome her addiction.
Abrams' husband is a
well-know scientist who was part of the team that developed the
concept of the universe filled with dark matter and dark energy. With
this background, Abrams set out to discover a god that was compatible
with science, as she understands it. Her concept is that God didn't
create the universe, or the planet Earth. In fact, God didn't exist
until human beings developed the capacity to think. God is an
emergent property of human consciousness. This is a fascinating
theory and one that no matter what your religious beliefs, or even if
you're an atheist, is challenging to read and worthy of debate.
I found the first
chapters of the book fascinating. Abrams does a good job of
explaining the science behind the present theory of the universe. Her
discussion of the evolution of our concept of God through various
civilizations was equally well done. I had a harder time with the
latter chapters of the book where she tackles the questions of
whether there is a spiritual world, an afterlife, and whether God
answers prayers. I felt she was stretching the limits of her theory.
However, this book
is worth reading. It will inspire you to define your own beliefs, or
perhaps to adopt hers. I recommend it if you like challenging new
theories.
I reviewed this book
for the Amazon Vine Program.
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