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The Language of God

A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

Book • 2006

Author

Francis Collins

In 'The Language of God,' Francis S. Collins advocates for theistic evolution and describes his conversion to Christianity.

The book addresses the long-held belief that science and faith are mutually exclusive, arguing instead that they can complement each other.

Collins draws on his experiences as a scientist, including his work on the Human Genome Project, and cites influential thinkers like C.S.

Lewis and Augustine of Hippo.

He discusses the concept of Moral Law, the universal human longing for God, and how science and religion can coexist without conflict.

The book also explores the reconciliation of evolutionary theory with Christian beliefs and warns against using God to fill gaps in scientific knowledge.

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Mentioned in 11 episodes

Mentioned by

Rhett McLaughlin

as a book he read during his deconstruction of faith.

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#103 Rhett McLaughlin - Why I Left Christianity

Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson in relation to the Human Genome Project.

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126. Biblical Series: Jacobs Ladder

Mentioned by

Jonathan Rauch

in a discussion about reconciling faith and science.

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The Faith Deficit: Does America Need a Spiritual Backbone?

Mentioned by

Francis Collins

as the book he wrote about how science and faith speak to each other in positive ways.

31 snips

How to Put Faith and Science Together with Francis Collins

Mentioned by

Michael Shermer

in relation to his book "The Language of God."

29 snips

Neanderthals and Us: A Complex Story of Coexistence and Hybridization

Mentioned by

Phil Vischer

as a book discussed on The Stephen Colbert Show.

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210: Phil Vischer and Skye Jethani: Navigating Faith, Politics, and Humor

Mentioned by

Phil Vischer

as an example of valuable data being made accessible through humor, referencing Francis Collins' appearance on Stephen Colbert.

210: Unabridged Interview: Holy Post

Mentioned as a book where a scientist presents evidence for belief in God.

When Your Children Have Left the Church

Mentioned by

Rhett McLaughlin

as a book that challenged his beliefs about evolution.

226: Rhett's Spiritual Deconstruction | Ear Biscuits Ep.226

Mentioned by

Francis Collins

as a book he wrote about his faith and science.

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Mentioned by

Chip Ingram

as a book highlighting the compatibility of science and faith.

Dealing with Doubts - Why I Believe in Creation, Part 2

Mentioned by

Casey Luskin

, highlighting Collins' shift from considering a large portion of the human genome as 'flotsam and jetsam' to acknowledging its potential functionality.