God the Geometer

How Science Supports Faith

Thomas J McAvoy

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Resource Publications (CA)
16 February 2024

Religion & science; Christian life & practice; Aspects of religion (non-Christian)

Faith is under assault today in the media and on college campuses. Numerous recent surveys show that college professors and contemporary scientists have lower religiosity compared to the general population. Parents are concerned that their children's faith is not as strong as it should be. Unfortunately, scientific advances can lead people to think that faith is passe, supplanted by science, and no longer necessary. The average person is in awe of the accomplishments of science but overwhelmed by their complexity. The purpose of this book is to demonstrate what one can learn from modern science that leads to the conclusion that God created our universe. This book demonstrates how cosmology, physics, astronomy, and evolution do not conflict with faith but actually strongly support faith in God. The title of this book, God the Geometer, describes an image which appeared in a thirteenth-century codex. The image conveys the message that God created the universe using geometric and harmonic principles.

By: Thomas J McAvoy
Imprint: Resource Publications (CA)
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 249g
ISBN: 9798385208272
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 16 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Thomas J. McAvoy is professor emeritus in the department of chemical and biomolecular engineering at the University of Maryland, College Park. He has authored over two hundred technical publications, many of which are highly cited. McAvoy received his BS in chemical engineering from Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute (1961) and his PhD in chemical engineering from Princeton University (1964). He taught chemical engineering first at the University of Massachusetts (1964-80) and then at the University of Maryland (1980-2004).

Reviews for God the Geometer: How Science Supports Faith

"""I believe in God and quantum mechanics. I had about given up on the rational explanation of aligning modern science and belief in God. This book however provides much-needed clarity. I can see what others have been trying to explain in the past--not as well perhaps because they didn't really understand one side or the other of the science and religion equation. I am grateful for this book and delighted to endorse it."" --Janice Hicks, former deputy director of materials research, National Science Foundation ""Thomas McAvoy lays out a riveting adventure of discovery that scientifically unveils the beginning of our universe, our solar system, and our evolution. Using hard science, McAvoy clearly explains how matter evolved from pure energy, and how matter evolved into who we are--intelligent beings with free will, capable of seeing around us the power and presence of God in our world of time and space. A must-read for anyone who is seeking the Creator."" --Gilbert Lavoie, author of The Shroud of Jesus: And the Sign That John Ingeniously Concealed ""In this book, Thomas McAvoy runs us at high pace through a series of fascinating aspects in creation--the Big Bang, fine-tuning, evolution, quantum indeterminacy, natural evil, and more. Skillfully, he explains key scientific findings to outsiders. Moreover, he connects the science to basic tenets of the Christian faith while also testifying to a God who personally engages with people. I highly recommend God the Geometer for anyone interested in learning how science supports faith."" --Cees Dekker, professor of molecular biophysics, Delft University of Technology ""Thomas McAvoy discusses the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, and why 'Intelligent Design' is not scientific. He believes that the more one looks at science, the more one sees God. He also addresses spiritually based topics such as 'free will, ' the problem of evil, healing miracles at Lourdes, and physical miracles, including the Shroud of Turin, Image of Guadalupe, eucharistic miracles, and the miracle of the Sun at Fatima. The book contains a very useful conclusion section."" --Joe Marino, author of The 1988 C-14 Dating of the Shroud of Turin: A Stunning Expos� ""I believe in God and quantum mechanics. I had about given up on the rational explanation of aligning modern science and belief in God. This book however provides much-needed clarity. I can see what others have been trying to explain in the past--not as well perhaps because they didn't really understand one side or the other of the science and religion equation. I am grateful for this book and delighted to endorse it."" --Janice Hicks, former deputy director of materials research, National Science Foundation ""Thomas McAvoy lays out a riveting adventure of discovery that scientifically unveils the beginning of our universe, our solar system, and our evolution. Using hard science, McAvoy clearly explains how matter evolved from pure energy, and how matter evolved into who we are--intelligent beings with free will, capable of seeing around us the power and presence of God in our world of time and space. A must-read for anyone who is seeking the Creator."" --Gilbert Lavoie, author of The Shroud of Jesus: And the Sign That John Ingeniously Concealed ""In this book, Thomas McAvoy runs us at high pace through a series of fascinating aspects in creation--the Big Bang, fine-tuning, evolution, quantum indeterminacy, natural evil, and more. Skillfully, he explains key scientific findings to outsiders. Moreover, he connects the science to basic tenets of the Christian faith while also testifying to a God who personally engages with people. I highly recommend God the Geometer for anyone interested in learning how science supports faith."" --Cees Dekker, professor of molecular biophysics, Delft University of Technology ""Thomas McAvoy discusses the Big Bang, evolution, quantum physics, and why 'Intelligent Design' is not scientific. He believes that the more one looks at science, the more one sees God. He also addresses spiritually based topics such as 'free will, ' the problem of evil, healing miracles at Lourdes, and physical miracles, including the Shroud of Turin, Image of Guadalupe, eucharistic miracles, and the miracle of the Sun at Fatima. The book contains a very useful conclusion section."" --Joe Marino, author of The 1988 C-14 Dating of the Shroud of Turin: A Stunning Expos�"