The Flaw In The Universe Summary

Rich in curiosity and complexity, Neuroscience sits on the cutting edge of scientific research. The study of the brain is unique, in that neuroscience thrives through interdisciplinary collaboration. For example, the authors of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion are both neuropsychologists. Everyday the modern world faces problems within the scientific study of neuroscience. The author’s purpose for writing this book was to address recent discoveries in neuroscience and provide insight for “rethinking our concept of human nature” (p viii). The prologue and chapter one of Neuroscience, Psychology, and Religion outline the recent advancements within neuroscience and psychology. Backed by the funding of the federal government, the field …show more content…
As Christian scientists we have an obligation to search for truth and understanding within our respective fields. One way Christians can search for truth and understand is examining the relationship between science and religion. Jeeves and Brown suggest that science and religion interact in two ways, either in warfare against one another or in partnership. Similarly, last semester in physical chemistry class I read a book addressing the nature of the relationship between science and religion. The book, entitled The Flaw in the Universe by Adrian Hough, presented four theories describing the interaction between science and religion. The first theory suggested the notion of independence between science and religion. Hough says, “According to this understanding, science and religion are two totally separate disciplines and they deal with totally separate items and issues” (p34 of FITU). The second theory implied that science and religion were in conflict with each other. The third theory explained an integration of science and religion. Finally, Hough presented the fourth theory as a dialogue between science and religion. I believe the relationship between science and religion should be seen as a dialogue. According to Hough, “The premise that the relationship between science and religion is one of dialogue implies that the two disciplines overlap with each other and have parallels” (p. 40). I believe examination of the parallels between science and religion leads to progress in both areas. I am excited to read the ideas presented by Jeeves and Brown about the relationship between science and religion. The mind is intimately attached to how we experience God. Thus as neuropsychologists participating in active research of the mind, I believe Jeeves and Brown will offer powerful insight into the relationship between science and