{"product_id":"why-science-and-faith-need-each-other-eight-shared-values-that-move-us-beyond-fear-paperback","title":"Why Science and Faith Need Each Other: Eight Shared Values That Move Us Beyond Fear - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eElaine Howard Ecklund\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScience and faith are often seen as being in opposition. In this book, award-winning sociologist Elaine Howard Ecklund questions this assumption based on research she has conducted over the past fifteen years. She highlights the ways these two spheres point to universal human values, showing readers they don't have to choose between science and Christianity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBreathing fresh air into debates that have consisted of more opinions than data, Ecklund offers insights uncovered by her research and shares her own story of personal challenges and lessons. In the areas most rife with conflict--the origins of the universe, evolution, climate change, and genetic technology--readers will find fascinating points of convergence in eight virtues of human existence: curiosity, doubt, humility, creativity, healing, awe, shalom, and gratitude. The book includes discussion questions for group use and to help pastors, small group leaders, and congregants broach controversial topics and bridge the science-faith divide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy You Don't Have to Choose between Science and Faith\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ecklund's world-class research sheds light on the views of scientists and people of faith. Now this handy book brings together her scholarly insights and personal stories, showing how science and Christianity intersect in constructive, even beautiful ways. Perfect for pastors, campus ministers, scientists who are Christians, and small group discussion.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eDeborah Haarsma\u003c\/b\u003e, astronomer; president of BioLogos\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"As a leader of a faith community, I wish every one of my parishioners would read this book and take it to heart. I highly recommend it!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eTom Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e, senior pastor, Christ Community Church; president, Made to Flourish; author of \u003ci\u003eWork Matters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Economics of Neighborly Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ecklund has written a thoughtful and spirited treatise. She just might be the Brené Brown of the science and faith world.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJuanita Rasmus\u003c\/b\u003e, senior pastor of St. John's Church, Houston, Texas; author of \u003ci\u003eLearning to Be\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Ecklund, a world-class scholar in the sociology of science and religion, has given a gift to those who see science and Christian faith as mutually enhancing. Ecklund shows us how to live out key virtues for effectively integrating faith and science. I highly recommend this thoughtful and beautiful book!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eGreg Cootsona\u003c\/b\u003e, Chico State University; co-director of Science for the Church; author of \u003ci\u003eMere Science and Christian Faith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"What a timely and excellent book! The science-faith conversation is not new, but Ecklund's perspective on it is fresh, important, and a must-read. This book goes well beyond the data of the science-faith conversation and offers an image of thoughtful and reflective Christian faith.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003ePraveen Sethupathy\u003c\/b\u003e, Center for Vertebrate Genomics, Cornell University\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\"Ecklund's passion for the 'ministry of science' is palpable throughout. She helps us see how faith and science are not opposing forces. A timely book--one for which I am deeply grateful.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eKorie Edwards\u003c\/b\u003e, Ohio State University\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElaine Howard Ecklund \u003c\/b\u003e(PhD, Cornell University) is professor of sociology at Rice University in Houston, Texas, where she founded the Religion and Public Life Program and holds the Herbert S. Autrey Chair in Social Sciences. Ecklund has written five books, including \u003ci\u003eScience vs. Religion: What Scientists Really Think \u003c\/i\u003e(named \"Book of the Year\" on religion in 2010 by \u003ci\u003eHuffPost\u003c\/i\u003e). She speaks regularly at churches about the intersection of science and spirituality, and her research is frequently cited by US and international media. 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