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The Physics of Christianity Hardcover – May 1, 2007

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A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.

Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in The Physics of Christianity. In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. The Physics of Christianity presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.

Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.

Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets The Physics of Christianity apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.

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The relationship between science and religion has long been a tenuous one. Some have worked to put these disciplines in "dialogue" with each other, while others have dismissed any possibility of a collegial relationship. To his credit, Tipler, professor of mathematical physics at Tulane University, attempts the former. He proposes that Christianity can be studied as a science, and its claims, if true, can be empirically proven. "I believe that we have to accept the implications of physical law, whatever these implications are. If they imply the existence of God, well then, God exists." After a cogent description of modern physics, Tipler embarks on a crusade to prove that God exists, that miracles are physically possible and the virgin birth and the bodily resurrection of Jesus do not defy scientific laws. The author's arguments are somewhat intriguing—his knowledge of science seems exhaustive and this may attract other scientists to consider the importance of religion. Many of his theological insights, however, are problematic. Dubbing Christianity a "science" does not automatically make it so, and Tipler seems to dismiss the centuries-old importance of the apophatic tradition in Christianity, that is, approaching the mystical nature of the Divine by positing what cannot be said about God. Tipler's interest in integrating science and religion is noble, but his method is uneven. (May)
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Praise for Frank Tipler’s The Physics of Immortality:

“A thrilling ride to the far edges of modern physics.” --New York Times Book Review

“A dazzling exercise in scientific speculation, as rigorously argued as it is boldly conceived.” --Wall Street Journal

“Tipler has written a masterpiece conferring much-craved scientific respectability on what we have always wanted to believe in.” --Science

“More readable than Roger Penrose’s The Emperor’s New Mind or Douglas Hofstadter’s Gödel, Escher, Bach . . . an imaginative eschatological entertainment appropriate to the approaching end of the millennium.” --New Orleans Times-Picayune

“Undeniably fascinating…” --Seattle Times

“Tipler’s brash announcements are challenging—and entertaining. Although written from the viewpoint of a Ph.D., anyone should be able to get a kick out of the professor’s big-bang ideas.” --Publishers Weekly

“A book that proves the existence of the Almighty and inevitably of resurrection, without recourse to spiritual mumbo jumbo . . . Tipler does it all.” --Mirabella

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Hardcover: 336 pages
Publisher: Doubleday Religion (May 1, 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0385514247
ISBN-13: 978-0385514248
Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 1 x 9.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 59 customer reviews
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,114,561 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #5935 in History & Philosophy of Science
- #1835 in Science & Religion
- #1200 in Cosmology (Books)

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Brilliant work by Tipler

September 17, 2017

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The various processes presented by Tipler in this book allowed me to resolve the Unification Theory and Quantum Entanglement.

Phenomenal depth of work.

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Jeanette S

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April 1, 2013

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Book arrived quickly and in good condition. Hard for me to understand physics explaination-- My Pastor was a physics major (read book after me) and said that author jumps to conclusions without carefully working through the premises.. So I do not think conclusions correct.
. Was an interesting read for me-- explaining the immaculate conception as spontaneous egg fertilization-- like to certain animals-- which my Pastor said is not a logical conclusion....other explainations of resurrection of Christ-- (similiar to Star Wars moving of a man by molecule redistribution)-- End of world explaination related to computers sort of taking over our human responsiblities interesting.

Still an interesting look at science- and I do believe God does work within HIS physical as well as spiritual laws-- but not sure we have enought information from science yet to understand in detail...

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Four Stars

February 28, 2016

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If you read for ideas Tippler is my favorite. R.E. Towne

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BonBea

I believe I am going to like all books by Frank J

October 19, 2017

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I believe I am going to like all books by Frank J. Topler. There have been far too many FRANKS in my life. I just wonder if Mr. Tipler will be the last. He will be the most educated...for sure.

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Karen D. Manzo

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March 11, 2015

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Should be read by believers and skeptics alike.

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Tipler is far out.

September 13, 2013

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I really have to wonder how many believers would even take this work seriously, and I don't think Tipler would find much support from his fellow physicists. Dr. Tipler has no doubt that he can prove Christianity with his vast knowledge of math and physics.
He must be appealing to a very small audience, because it would probably require a Ph. D. related to math and physics to be able to refute this man's explanations. As a layman, all I can do is to follow his ideas and take his word for all his formulas and scientific jargon. He claims Immanuel Kant had it wrong in his thoughts about our knowledge limitations. Tipler claims faith is not needed, and he delights me with the confidence he demonstrates in proving immortality, the resurrection of Christ, the second coming, etc. all based on his scientific proofs. Frankly, I have strong doubts about Tipler's claims , but I found the book to be a fascinating read, even though his concepts and scientific proofs are way above my head. As I was reading his Physics of Immortality, I began wonder if Tipler hadn't been the one to plant the thoughts into the creators of the Terminator series and/ or Space Odyssey 2001.
Tipler is employed by Tulane University and I have no doubts many students would probably chose to be in his classes. Tipler is obviously widely read in philosophy, literature, all branches of the sciences. I am not questioning his credentials, because he shows brilliance and creativity in many of his thoughts, and the way he defends his concepts makes this work unique. In my humble opinion, Tipler could be another H.G. Wells if he was so inclined. At least, those were my thoughts while reading this book.

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Miles N. Fowler

Meh

March 21, 2013

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tippler's thesis seems not too impressive. The idea that God is the Singularity at the heart of the Big Bang seems necessary but not sufficient. A more pertinent question might be whether consciousness is a property or a byproduct of the universe.

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Tommy Sant

Solid physics and Christian principles

February 14, 2011

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Tipler reminds the scientific community that experiment and observation are to be recognized despite the philosophical implications. The universe had a beginning. No matter how much that repulses the secular crowd, this is the case. Tipler argues that it is observable physics and the implications of which that appear to favor a God, that have turned physics into a fantasy world where the best minds like hawking have abandoned experiment for theories (such as string theory) that lack a single shred of observation or prediction.

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