Author: Joel W. Martin
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 0801897513
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 188
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God or Darwin? It is one of the most contentious conflicts of our time. It is also completely unnecessary, according to Joel W. Martin, an evolutionary biologist and ordained elder in the Presbyterian Church USA. In this slim but powerful book, Martin argues that it is not contradictory to be a practicing, faithful Christian who accepts the science of evolution. Martin finds that much of the controversy in the United States over evolution is manufactured and predicated on a complete—and sometimes willful—misapprehension of basic science. Science and religion, he says, serve different purposes and each seeks to answer questions that the other need never address. He believes that many of the polarizing debates about evolution distract from the deeper lessons of Christianity and that literal, fundamentalist readings of the Bible require the faithful to reject not just evolution but many of science's greatest discoveries. Just as the scientific explanation of rainbows is not meant to refute the biblical "rainbow" story of God’s promise, evolutionary theory is not a ploy to disavow the divine. Indeed, Martin shows that the majority of Christians worldwide accept the theory of evolution. He urges his fellow Christians to refuse to participate in the intellectually stifling debate over evolution and creationism/intelligent design.
Author: Richard Dawkins
Publisher: HMH
ISBN: 0547347359
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
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From the New York Times–bestselling author of Science in the Soul. “If any recent writing about science is poetic, it is this” (The Wall Street Journal). Did Sir Isaac Newton “unweave the rainbow” by reducing it to its prismatic colors, as John Keats contended? Did he, in other words, diminish beauty? Far from it, says acclaimed scientist Richard Dawkins; Newton’s unweaving is the key too much of modern astronomy and to the breathtaking poetry of modern cosmology. Mysteries don’t lose their poetry because they are solved: the solution often is more beautiful than the puzzle, uncovering deeper mysteries. With the wit, insight, and spellbinding prose that have made him a bestselling author, Dawkins takes up the most important and compelling topics in modern science, from astronomy and genetics to language and virtual reality, combining them in a landmark statement of the human appetite for wonder. This is the book Dawkins was meant to write: A brilliant assessment of what science is (and isn’t), a tribute to science not because it is useful but because it is uplifting. “A love letter to science, an attempt to counter the perception that science is cold and devoid of aesthetic sensibility . . . Rich with metaphor, passionate arguments, wry humor, colorful examples, and unexpected connections, Dawkins’ prose can be mesmerizing.” —San Francisco Chronicle “Brilliance and wit.” —The New Yorker
Author: Optical Society of America. Committee on Colorimetry
Publisher:
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Category : Color
Languages : en
Pages : 440
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Author: Allan Fowler
Publisher: Turtleback Books
ISBN: 9780613372626
Category : Colors
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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For use in schools and libraries only. Explains how rainbows are formed by the colors in sunlight shining through water.
Author: Brad W. Blue
Publisher: Brad W. Blue
ISBN:
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 76
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The Legend of Prism for the young reader, tells of wonderful mysteries discovered by the Johnson family. This isn't merely the start of a new chapter in their lives; it was the opening scene of an epic adventure. The Johnsons were on the verge of uncovering wonders beyond their wildest dreams, diving into adventures that would tell the story of a family not just living, but thriving in the embrace of the unknown.
Author: Kathryn Gaertner
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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A little girl named Prism has always had a secret question, a question that she is determined to find the answer to all on her own. Prism wants to know where rainbows go when they disappear, so she decides to go on a journey to see if she can find the answer to her question.. During the journey Prism meets a number of new friends who share with her secrets about life that help her discover the answer she is looking for. Prism and the Magic Rainbow was written by a professional magician for his four granddaughters Lydia, Isobel, Matilda and Phoebe.
Author: Sharon Coan
Publisher: Teacher Created Materials
ISBN: 1480745669
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26
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We have all seen a rainbow in the sky. But what makes a rainbow? Learn how light and water make a rainbow! With easy-to-read text and detailed, vivid images, this science reader teaches students important scientific subjects and vocabulary terms like prism, energy, and light waves. Aligned to state and national standards, the book contains nonfiction text features like an index, a glossary, captions, and bold font to keep students connected to the text. A hands-on science experiment helps students apply what they have learned and develops critical thinking skills.
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Publisher: Disha Publications
ISBN: 9362252805
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 246
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Author: Percy E. Rowell
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 348
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 152
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