Book description
Acknowledging that the scientific and the spiritual communities are
increasingly split, Raymo builds strong bridges between them. He
ilustrates his arguement with an array of thought-provoking stories,
such as the remarkable migratory flight of a small bird called the Red
Knot; the long, glorious glide of the Comet Hyakutake across the night
sky; a hilarious alien abduction that didn't happen. Together, they are
compelling evidence that religion should embrace the reliable knowledge
of the world that science provides, while at the same time science
should respect and nourish humankind's need for spiritual sustenance.
'Miracles are explainable, ' Raymo paraphrases the writer Tim Robinson,
'it is the explanations that are miraculous'. For anyone drawn to
reflect on life's meaning and purpose, Chet Raymo's uncomprimising
skepticism and reverence for mystery will affirm and inspire. Chet
Raymo's books include
The Dork of Cork, Honey from Stone, The Soul of the Night
and 365 Starry Nights.
He writes a weekly column, 'Science Musings,' for the Boston Globe.
A professor of physics and astronomy at Stonehill College, he lives in
Massachusetts.
