Modern science teaches us that all things can be explained in terms of atoms and molecules. But certain firshand experiences seem to challenge that rigid materialism. Physicist Alan Lightman draws on a rich intellectual history and on contemporary scientists to explore the fascinating intersection between religion and science. Lightman weaves these ideas together to argue that spiritual experiences are consistent with a scientific view of the world. Spirituality is not only compatible with a strictly scientific view but also remains at the core of what it means to be human.
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