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Creative Tension: Essays on Science and Religion

1 review
Michael Heller

Templeton Foundation Press, 2003

Avoiding "methodological anarchy" enables true encounter
*Creative Tension* (CT) is the first of Fr. Michael Heller's books that I have read. I doubt it will be his last. CT begins a bit slowly and vaguely for my tastes, but by the second section (on certain perspectives in the history of science), Heller presents interesting details on the actual medieval view of humanity's place in the cosmos, as opposed to the stereotyped view that Kepler overthrew ...

Science and Providence: God's Interaction with the World

4 reviews
John C. Polkinghorne

Templeton Foundation Press, 2005

Recommended for academicians, scientists, clergy, and non-specialist general readers with an interest in science and religion
Science And Province: God's Interaction With The World, written by internationally renowned Anglican priest and former professor of mathematical physics at Cambridge University. John C. Polkinghorne, examines whether a personal, interacting God is a credible concept in today's secular, scientific age. Father Polkinghorne also considers some of the perplexities and complications regarding such ...

Words of Gratitude for Mind, Body, and Soul

2 reviews
Robert A. Emmons, Joanna Hill

Templeton Foundation Press, 2001

A great gift book
Full of quotes and reminders of how to live greatfully.

Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds

52 reviews
Charles MacKay

Templeton Foundation Press, 1999

Why our kids MUST still study European History a.k.a. 'The History of Dead White Males'
While I agree with several reviewers who comment that this book is a bit uneven--several chapters are much weaker than others--overall, this was an eye-popping book for me, for several reasons. A reader of some key chapters in this book, hears that most vital history lesson of all time with a rarely experienced degree of punch. The lesson? (One whose punchline goes way beyond its utility to ...

Spirituality and Patient Care: Why, How, When, and What

3 reviews
Harold G Koenig

Templeton Foundation Press, 2007

This little book is an excellent, practical resource
Harold Koenig is a leading expert in the field of religion and health. He is a member of the faculty of the departments of psychiatry and medicine at Duke University. He has published widely in the areas of religion and mental health and geriatrics . He has co-authored or authored 15 books and 150 peer-reviewed journal articles. This pocket-sized book will be useful for clinicians, especially ...

The Big Questions in Science and Religion

1 review
Keith Ward

Templeton Foundation Press, 2008

I expected more
Questions? Yes! Answers? No! The author does not "confront" these questions. It is a compendium of opinions from many sources that ends in a stalemate. The author keeps a very low profile and is careful to offend no one. Perhaps that was his goal. While it is a good source of history, I had expected more from a Professor of Divinity. Gerry

The Hand of God: Thoughts and Images Reflecting the Spirit of the Universe

9 reviews
Michael Reagan

Templeton Foundation Press, 2001

Inspire Your Vision, Beautifully.
If you are looking for a book to provide snippets of inspiration for others who are dear to you, or, perhaps one that will spark your own prayer and devotional time, this may be the book you are seeking. "The Hand of God" is a collection of photographs taken in space, many by the Hubble Telescope, showing the vast and awe-inspiring wonder of the universe. These photos, a new "eye on the ...

Tibetan Buddhism and Modern Physics: Toward a Union of Love and Knowledge

1 review
Vic Mansfield

Templeton Foundation Press, 2008

For more information and sample chapters
For those wanting to read entire chapters or the introduction by the Dalai Lama, go to the author's website at www.lightlink.com/vic. That site has much more information about the book. It may help you decide if it is for you. Vic

One World: The Interaction of Science and Theology

3 reviews
John C. Polkinghorne

Templeton Foundation Press, 2007

A serious-minded quest for truth, highly recommended.
Written by Anglican priest and former professor of mathematical physics John C. Polkinghorne, One World: The Interaction of Science and Theology is the first book in a trilogy written to examine reality through the dual perspectives of science and religion. Chapters offer a historical reassessment of the scientific method, a defense of natural theology as a discipline, the concept of sacrament as ...

Worldwide Laws of Life: 200 Eternal Spiritual Principles

7 reviews
John Marks Templeton

Templeton Foundation Press, 1997

The perfect gift a Father can give to his children.
Several years ago I received Templeton's Discovering the Laws of Life, as a gift. Each day I read one of the passages of the book and received what can only be described as encouragement and direction. I yellow marked every word of wisdom and found at the end I had turned all of the pages in the book to the color of my highlighter. In Worldwide Laws of Life, Mr. Templeton has again ...

Science and Creation: The Search for Understanding

1 review
John C. Polkinghorne

Templeton Foundation Press, 2006

Science and Creation - The Search for Truth
Polkinghorne talks about the theological and scientific paradigms by asking some very fundamental questions about how they relate to one another. Some of the questions he poses include what is the relationship between matter and mind, a subject I find extremely fascinating. How are the realms of "becoming" as we experience it and the world of "being" as he believes the way the world of physics ...

Passionaries: Turning Compassion into Action

10 reviews
Barbara R. Metzler

Templeton Foundation Press, 2006

Read this book if you're wondering if there is any good in the world.
Barbara Metzler has two passions in life: one, to bring to light the positive influences ordinary people make on the world every single day, and two, to encourage all of us who read this book to join them and become "passionaries" ourselves. The stories are not just stories. They come complete with contact information and evidences of the "ripples" that form when committed people act on behalf of ...

The Deep Structure of Biology: Is Convergence Sufficiently Ubiquitous to Give a Directional Signal

Templeton Foundation Press, 2008

Words of Common Sense for Mind, Body, and Soul

2 reviews
David Steindl-Rast

Templeton Foundation Press, 2002

An outstanding book
Though small in size, 91 pages, this is another outstanding, thought provoking book from who I consider one of the leading spiritual figures of our time. Brother David has opened my eyes to a new way of seeing the Holy Spirit alive in my life and the world as an experiental reality 24 hours a day. The implications of this can be life changing. His suggestion to substitute "Common Sense" for ...

Process-Relational Philosophy: An Introduction to Alfred North Whitehead
C. Robert Mesle

Templeton Foundation Press, 2008

The Altruistic Species: Scientific, Philosophical, and Religious Perspectives of Human Benevolence

1 review
Andrew Michael Flescher, Daniel L. Worthen

Templeton Foundation Press, 2007

Two Chico State University Professors Publish Book on Altruism
It's likely that within a short distance of where you are there are people who could use your help. Maybe those people are in your own family. Helping them would cost something: in time, treasure or emotional involvement, and it's tempting to think that genuine self-giving is the province of those moral saints we can never hope to emulate. But, according to two Chico, CA academics, we'd be ...

Faith In The Future: Healthcare, Aging and the Role of Religion

2 reviews
Harold G. Koenig, Ph.D., Douglas M. Lawson

Templeton Foundation Press, 2004

An analytical survey of changing population dynamics
The collaborative work of Harold G. Koenig, Douglas M. Lawson, and Malcolm McConnell, Faith In The Future: Healthcare, Aging, And The Role Of Religion is a critically important, seminally groundbreaking, and methodical analytical survey of changing population dynamics, a growing healthcare crisis, and the emerging role of religious communities in easing the painful burden associated with chronic ...

Discovering the Laws of Life

7 reviews
John Templeton

Templeton Foundation Press, 1994

This beloved book includes two hundred "laws of life"
John Marks Templeton's most important discovery is that our lives are shaped by certain eternal laws. He has established several foundations to advance spiritual developments and offers free literature plus newsletter to all who ask. Enjoy a visit to the Templeton Foundation . He rose from humble beginnings to lead a 30-billion dollar group of investment companies and established the Templeton ...

What Do I Say?: Talking with Patients about Spirituality (Book & DVD)
Elizabeth Johnston-Taylor

Templeton Foundation Press, 2007

Health care professionals, clergy, chaplains, social workers and others who counsel people in medical crisis often find themselves faced with deeply painful questions Why is this happening to me? Am I dying? Why should I live? Im just a burden to others. Here is a workbook that suggests healing verbal responses to such expressions of spiritual pain. The accompanying DVD helps reinforce the lessons and exercises that integrate psychology, ...

Templeton Plan: 21 Steps to Personal Success and Real Happiness

4 reviews
John Marks Templeton, James Ellison

Templeton Foundation Press, 1992

Excellent text for career exploration class
I first read this book about 5 years ago, drawn to it because of the appreciation of the investment prowess of the Author. I have long been a shareholder of the Templeton Funds. When I agreed to teach a class of 8th graders a "Career Exploration" class I knew this would be a 1st rate text. The class read the book over a period of weeks as we reviewed the book each class period. Each of ...

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