Many detect a new openness to finding a synergy between the realms of laboratory research and theology |
The view that most scientists are atheists, while perhaps closer to urban legend than demonstrable fact, remains a popular one. A Wall Street Journal article on three recently published books on science and religion (J. Holt, Oct. 10, 1994, page A10), for example, stated that "the great majority of scientists polled describe themselves as atheists"-- however, no such poll could be produced by the Journal upon a reporter's request.
Ian Barbour, a professor, emeritus, of religion and of physics at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn., recognized as one of the leading thinkers in this area, speculates ...
