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God at the Speed of Light

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Valuable for anyone interested in theology, physics, or both. Dr. Baumann's book is cogently written, with excellent endnotes/references for all chapters. The author convincingly and eruditely presents how quantum physics (among other areas of modern science) supports many spiritual beliefs/concepts pertaining to the afterlife, nature of the universe, multiple dimensions, etc. Likewise, he challenges our ideas of what we might conventionally perceive as "reality" with various plausible theories of existance based on the latest revelations in quantum mechanics, cosmology, the natural sciences, etc.

Even if you don't agree with all of its ideas/conclusions (the author certainly doesn't jam them down your throat), this book is most worthwhile to provoke thought, and it just might inspire you to further pursue such studies on your own.

I most heartily recommend this book!

Worthwhile read. I found the first half a little heavy in the physics and sometimes hard to follow, but the bottom line was always readily apparent. The second half was particularly worthwhile. It does make one think about light, Schroeder's theories and how scientists truly are at a loss to explain it's quirky behavior and ubiquitous presence.

Don't judge this book by the negative reviews. Dr. Baumann has an idea that he documents with scientific data. He is not seeking converts but giving you new ways to look at old ideas. If you are totally opposed to any notion of God, don't bother reading it. Because I found it a fascinating read, doesn't mean I am invoking the supernatural. R. Phillips, MD

"God at the Speed of Light" is an expertly referenced and well-researched book (over 50 scientific references cited) that methodically establishes the existence of a designing intelligence in the universe. Dr. Baumann's premise is convincingly detailed and defended by scientific fact.
The intelligence of physical light is featured through the descriptions of experiments in quantum physics. These complex experiments are described in easily understood layman terms. The implications of these experiments reveal why physicists are one of the most spiritual of all groups of scientists.
Likewise, astronomical and cosmological data unveil multiple unmistakable arguments for design in our universe.
From the field of medicine, physician Baumann lists documented excerpts from the accounts of various near-death victims, as well as the medical literature, asserting successfully the intimate link between God and the welcoming light of the near-death experience. Similarly, the knowledge that is often imparted by this "Light" correlates well to the intelligence exhibited in the above physics experiments!
Lastly, Darwin's theory of evolution (a problem for many spiritual people) is scientifically shown to be inconsistent with the documented geologic findings of the fossil record. Furthermore, scientific and archaeological findings lend literal support to many disputed passages of the Bible.
As Dr. Baumann suggests, perhaps descriptions of God in terms of light are not just serendipitous.

I had been looking for a book that specifically corelated the scientific structure and nature of light with spirituality. This book did just that. Don't expect an intensly dry scientific, deeply scholarly approach. The book is fairly simple and to the point, but it makes it's point in a clear, readable, straigtforward way. By addressing near death experiences, quantam studies of light, and the cosmological anthropic priciple Baumann makes a case for the existence of God, spirituality, and its immanent proximity to our experience. He does a little Biblical apologetics that is OK, but a tad fundamental for me. Overall I genuinely enjoyed and appreciated this book and would strongly recommend it to those looking into this subject.

Dr. Baumann's idea is a very unique one and God at the Speed of Light will get anyone thinking about the complex universe that we live in. This book is for anyone who is interested in the science vs. religion argument! Plus you don't have to be an astrophysicist to read it. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking to broaden their horizons!

The book is about the melding of science and spirituality. He argues for the belief that 'near death experiences' are for real. To get across his point he mentions Einstein's theory of relativity, quatum theory and other scientific evidences to prove his point. The speed of light plays a major part in all of this. The Big Bang is discussed along with magnetic wave lengths. He is very convincing in his presentation. However, I'm am still somewhat skeptical.

Long before 'Near Death Experiences' came to be talked about, I had a similar experience. I was anywhere between the ages of 2-years and 6-years old, which would be back in the late 1930's or very early 1940's. I know that I was in a car accident and that I had a bad experience with ether when I had my tonsils taken out which could have prompted my near death experience.

Anyway, over the years I recall this experience once in awhile. There was this tunnel that was narrow at one end and became wider as you aproached a magnifcient glowing of light and then I saw Jesus who was surrounded by angels (no they did not have wings), at least I presumed they were angels. As I drew nearer the presence of Jesus, He asked me if I wanted to stay. He told me that if I returned my life would be very difficult I told him that I could survive the difficulty and would like to return. So here I am. By the way, even though I was just a child, in the presence of Jesus I talked and understood as an adult.

Then over the years I started debating this with myself. He did not tell me that I had to return, He asked me if I wanted to return. Having told me that my life would be difficult, I have reasoned that by answering Him that I wanted to return, I was being arrogant and prideful. That has bothered me. Yet I'm still skeptical that it was an actual experience, and just not my brain putting these thoughts in my head while dying. Then I think, why the question from Jesus, if it was just my brain playing tricks. Eventually I will know the truth. :)

The author is very persuasive in his presentation of near death experiences being true and claims that these people enter one of the dimensions that are not available to us humans otherwise.

For a lay person, this book represents a great introduction into the world of spirituality/physics. Indulge yourself for an experience into the realm of photonics and its relation to a higher intelligence in the universe.

Dr. Baumann has presented a difficult topic in an understandable way.

This is a book to study not a quick read through -- if you are truly interested in the subject. rr

I don't have time to write a review at the moment but I've read this book and think it's great. When looking at the reviews, I went straight to the 2 people who gave it a 1 star, just to see what they could possibly say that made it such a TERRIBLE book. I'd like to share those thoughts, in case people don't happen to notice them:

One thing we should consider Brooks, is the fact that just because we don't NEED to bring God, or anything supernatural, into explaining what you might call "normal" phenomenon, that doesn't rule out, necessarily, any supernatural explanation. What makes them mutually exclusive? Take for instance creationism vs. evolution. Who says they both can't be true? "God made the universe and made evolution one of the features of that universe." Is that an impossible scenario to fathom? I don't think so. Now, this doesn't prove anything other than the fact that you cannot shut out supernatural / spiritual arguments simply because you think you can explain it all with science. Science is great, I love it. But there's something to be said of paranormal phenomenon...especially when there's scientific evidence for such phenomenon being real. Evidence like this exists, more so than most would think. Visit my amazon page to find links under my "Quest for Truth" series.

This book attempts to provide some and I think it does a great job summarizing research in multiple areas of knowledge like near death experiences, quantum physics, and philosophy. I think it does a great job and give it 5 stars. When I get around to it I'll write a proper review.

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