Theology and Scientific Knowledge: Changing Models of God's Presence in the WorldThe essays contained in this work seek to provide occasion for theological reflection on how the latest advances in science might inform the understanding of God's immanence in the world. Topics covered include the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, cybernetics, theology and evolution. |
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The Anthropic Principle in Cosmology and Theology | 45 |
Theology and the Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle | 71 |
Theology and Evolution | 120 |
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