<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<GoodreadsResponse>
	<Request>
		<authentication>false</authentication>
		    <method><![CDATA[]]></method>
	</Request>
	
<book>
  <id>746885</id>
  <title><![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]></title>
  <isbn><![CDATA[0385514247]]></isbn>
  <isbn13><![CDATA[9780385514248]]></isbn13>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <description><![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]></description>
  <work>
  <best_book_id type="integer">746885</best_book_id>
  <books_count type="integer">3</books_count>
  <desc_user_id type="integer" nil="true"></desc_user_id>
  <id type="integer">733031</id>
  <media_type nil="true"></media_type>
  <original_language_id type="integer" nil="true"></original_language_id>
  <original_publication_day type="integer" nil="true"></original_publication_day>
  <original_publication_month type="integer" nil="true"></original_publication_month>
  <original_publication_year type="integer">2007</original_publication_year>
  <original_title>The Physics of Christianity</original_title>
  <rating_dist>total:10|4:1|3:4|2:2|1:3|</rating_dist>
  <ratings_count type="integer">10</ratings_count>
  <ratings_sum type="integer">23</ratings_sum>
  <reviews_count type="integer">29</reviews_count>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
</work>

  <average_rating><![CDATA[2.30]]></average_rating>
  <ratings_count><![CDATA[9]]></ratings_count>
  <text_reviews_count><![CDATA[4]]></text_reviews_count>
  
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity]]></link>
  <authors>
    <author>
    <id>61625</id>
        <name><![CDATA[Frank J. Tipler]]></name>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-200x266.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto/nophoto-U-50x66.jpg]]></small_image_url>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/61625.Frank_J_Tipler]]></link>
    <average_rating>3.25</average_rating>
    <ratings_count>112</ratings_count>
    <text_reviews_count>19</text_reviews_count>
  </author>
  </authors>
    <reviews start="1" end="20" total="29">
      <review>
  <id>39855367</id>
    <user>
    <id>555027</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Jedidiah]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Lubbock, TX]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/555027-jedidiah]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1192811341p3/555027.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1192811341p2/555027.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.44</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>9</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>4</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="read" />
            <shelf name="nonfiction" />
        <shelf name="science" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Tue Dec 30 00:00:00 -0800 2008</read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Dec 11 06:28:07 -0800 2008</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Jan 06 12:58:22 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[Fascinating book, even though I disagreed with a large chunk of it. For starters, if Tipler's view of the eventual Resurrection is correct (that is, every person who ever lived will be resurrected as a computer simulation in the Omega Point and then placed in a simulated environment where all &quot;...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39855367">more...</a>]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39855367]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/39855367]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>71250584</id>
    <user>
    <id>1060853</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Jef]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1060853-jef]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1253467681p3/1060853.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1253467681p2/1060853.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>1</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="read" />
            <shelf name="multnomah" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Wed Sep 16 00:00:00 -0700 2009</read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Sep 14 21:06:04 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Sep 16 15:50:07 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[Based on his <em>Physics of Immortality</em>, this book goes even further and states boldly that there can be no other conclusion from General Relativity and Quantum Mechanics than that Christianity is all true. He calls scientist who reject his conclusions heretics.]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71250584]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71250584]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>3094387</id>
    <user>
    <id>52521</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Angela]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Brantford, ON, Canada]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/52521-angela]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1224285307p3/52521.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1224285307p2/52521.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>3</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="read" />
            <shelf name="non-fiction" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at>Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 -0700 2007</read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Jul 15 08:35:46 -0700 2007</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Dec 17 00:40:54 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[Certainly an interesting book, but I got the overwhelming impression that the author was trying too hard to make his beliefs about Christianity and physics fit together perfectly.<br/><br/>I was also surprised that there was absolutely no mention of Hell, given that that seems to be a fairly impor...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3094387">more...</a>]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3094387]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/3094387]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>63264756</id>
    <user>
    <id>2517354</id>
    <name><![CDATA[John]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Charlotte, NC]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2517354-john]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1247504817p3/2517354.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1247504817p2/2517354.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>1</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="read" />
          </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Jul 13 07:17:14 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Jul 13 07:19:17 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[A seriously deceptive piece of shit.  Tipler often mixes and relates completely different principles in physics to deceive the reader and lead the reader to his very flawed conclusions.  Absolute bullshit and not worthy as study in physics or theological thought.]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63264756]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63264756]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>78987799</id>
    <user>
    <id>1672445</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Amy]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1672445-amy]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1260948420p3/1672445.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1260948420p2/1672445.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">4291275</id>
  <isbn>0385514255</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514255</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">0</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4291275.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>0.0</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>0</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Nov 25 15:04:16 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Wed Nov 25 15:04:16 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78987799]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/78987799]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>77602717</id>
    <user>
    <id>666940</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Anella]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Fort Wayne, IN]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/666940-anella]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1197123494p3/666940.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1197123494p2/666940.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">4291275</id>
  <isbn>0385514255</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514255</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">0</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4291275.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Nov 12 17:52:42 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Nov 12 17:52:42 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77602717]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77602717]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>76496892</id>
    <user>
    <id>1282061</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Jessica a.k.a. JessLynn]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United Kingdom]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1282061-jessica-a-k-a-jesslynn]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1214752776p3/1282061.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1214752776p2/1282061.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">4291275</id>
  <isbn>0385514255</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514255</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">0</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4291275.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Nov 02 11:39:47 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Nov 02 11:39:47 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76496892]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/76496892]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>71261339</id>
    <user>
    <id>1792509</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Hakija]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Lawrenceville, GA]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1792509-hakija]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto-M-111x148.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto-M-50x66.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Sep 15 00:54:12 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Sep 15 00:54:12 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71261339]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71261339]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>71237159</id>
    <user>
    <id>1414334</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Jill]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Grover, MO]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1414334-jill]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto-F-111x148.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto-F-50x66.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Sep 14 18:45:59 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Sep 14 18:45:59 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71237159]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71237159]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>70131175</id>
    <user>
    <id>2121908</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Diane]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Clearlake, CA]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2121908-diane]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto-F-111x148.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/images/nophoto-F-50x66.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="currently-reading" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Sat Sep 05 04:01:41 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sat Sep 05 04:01:49 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70131175]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/70131175]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>68419670</id>
    <user>
    <id>976150</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Heather]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Elkhorn, NE]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/976150-heather-thomas]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1205018398p3/976150.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1205018398p2/976150.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">4291275</id>
  <isbn>0385514255</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514255</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">0</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4291275.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="read" />
          </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Aug 21 22:29:23 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Aug 21 22:29:35 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/68419670]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/68419670]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>67882643</id>
    <user>
    <id>2629780</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Michael]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[The United States]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2629780-michael-springer]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1250349111p3/2629780.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1250349111p2/2629780.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">4291275</id>
  <isbn>0385514255</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514255</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">0</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4291275.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Tue Aug 18 08:35:32 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Tue Aug 18 08:35:32 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/67882643]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/67882643]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>63708822</id>
    <user>
    <id>2523196</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Kim]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Lindstrom, MN]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2523196-kim]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1257010683p3/2523196.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1257010683p2/2523196.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Jul 16 07:29:58 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Jul 16 07:29:58 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63708822]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/63708822]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>50661199</id>
    <user>
    <id>1335735</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Daniel]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Washington, DC]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1335735-daniel]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1252984730p3/1335735.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1252984730p2/1335735.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">4291275</id>
  <isbn>0385514255</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514255</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">0</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4291275.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Fri Mar 27 18:08:58 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Mar 27 18:31:56 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50661199]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50661199]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>50203440</id>
    <user>
    <id>2152193</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Grace]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Bedford, TX]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2152193-grace]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1237767521p3/2152193.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1237767521p2/2152193.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Mon Mar 23 13:52:10 -0700 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Mon Mar 23 13:52:15 -0700 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50203440]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/50203440]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>46180953</id>
    <user>
    <id>2026150</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Phil]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Toronto, ON, Canada]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2026150-phil]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1234480698p3/2026150.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1234480698p2/2026150.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>3</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="read" />
          </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Feb 12 15:09:28 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Feb 12 15:09:28 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46180953]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/46180953]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>42662003</id>
    <user>
    <id>1893952</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Karol]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Warsaw, 67, Poland]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1893952-karol]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1231690828p3/1893952.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1231690828p2/1893952.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>2</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
        <shelf name="read" />
          </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Jan 11 06:13:14 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Jan 11 06:13:14 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42662003]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42662003]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>42383469</id>
    <user>
    <id>1883508</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Hanna]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Mississauga, Canada]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1883508-hanna]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1241917480p3/1883508.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1241917480p2/1883508.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="christian" />
        <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Thu Jan 08 14:24:32 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Thu Jan 08 15:01:29 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42383469]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42383469]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>42216216</id>
    <user>
    <id>1920801</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Jay]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Charlotte, NC]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1920801-jay]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1232157520p3/1920801.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1232157520p2/1920801.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">4291275</id>
  <isbn>0385514255</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514255</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">0</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4291275.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity’s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the “miracles” at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler’s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Wed Jan 07 08:47:36 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Fri Jan 16 17:35:43 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42216216]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42216216]]></link>
</review>
      <review>
  <id>41894869</id>
    <user>
    <id>17908</id>
    <name><![CDATA[Nicholas]]></name>
    <location><![CDATA[Brooklyn, NY]]></location>
    <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/17908-nicholas]]></link>
    <image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1231190899p3/17908.jpg]]></image_url>
    <small_image_url><![CDATA[http://photo.goodreads.com/users/1231190899p2/17908.jpg]]></small_image_url>
  </user>
    <book>
  <id type="integer">746885</id>
  <isbn>0385514247</isbn>
  <isbn13>9780385514248</isbn13>
  <text_reviews_count type="integer">4</text_reviews_count>
  <title>
    <![CDATA[The Physics of Christianity]]>
  </title>
  <image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022m/746885.jpg</image_url>
  <small_image_url>http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1177975022s/746885.jpg</small_image_url>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/746885.The_Physics_of_Christianity</link>
  <average_rating>2.30</average_rating>
  <ratings_count>10</ratings_count>
  <description>
    <![CDATA[<p>A highly respected physicist demonstrates that the essential beliefs of Christianity are wholly consistent with the laws of physics.<br/><br/>Frank Tipler takes an exciting new approach to the age-old dispute about the relationship between science and religion in <em>The Physics of Christianity. </em>In reviewing centuries of writings and discussions, Tipler realized that in all the debate about science versus religion, there was no serious scientific research into central Christian claims and beliefs. So Tipler embarked on just such a scientific inquiry. <em>The Physics of Christianity </em>presents the fascinating results of his pioneering study.<br/><br/>Tipler begins by outlining the basic concepts of physics for the lay reader and brings to light the underlying connections between physics and theology. In a compelling example, he illustrates how the God depicted by Jews and Christians, the Uncaused First Cause, is completely consistent with the Cosmological Singularity, an entity whose existence is required by physical law. His discussion of the scientific possibility of miracles provides an impressive, credible scientific foundation for many of Christianity&#8217;s most astonishing claims, including the Virgin Birth, the Resurrection, and the Incarnation. He even includes specific outlines for practical experiments that can help prove the validity of the &#8220;miracles&#8221; at the heart of Christianity.<br/><br/>Tipler&#8217;s thoroughly rational approach and fully accessible style sets <em>The Physics of Christianity</em> apart from other books dealing with conflicts between science and religion. It will appeal not only to Christian readers, but also to anyone interested in an issue that triggers heated and divisive intellectual and cultural debates.</p>]]>
  </description>
  <published>2007</published>
</book>

    <rating>0</rating>
  <votes>0</votes>
  <spoiler_flag>false</spoiler_flag>
  <shelves>
            <shelf name="to-read" />
      </shelves>
  <recommended_for><![CDATA[]]></recommended_for>
  <recommended_by><![CDATA[]]></recommended_by>
  <read_at></read_at>
  <date_added>Sun Jan 04 17:19:03 -0800 2009</date_added>
  <date_updated>Sun Jan 04 17:19:03 -0800 2009</date_updated>
  <read_count></read_count>
    <body><![CDATA[]]></body>
    
  <url><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41894869]]></url>
  <link><![CDATA[http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/41894869]]></link>
</review>
    </reviews>
  <popular_shelves>
          <shelf name="to-read" />
          <shelf name="nonfiction" />
          <shelf name="non-fiction" />
          <shelf name="multnomah" />
          <shelf name="currently-reading" />
          <shelf name="christian" />
          <shelf name="science" />
      </popular_shelves>
  <book_links>
    <book_link>
  <id>8</id>
  <name><![CDATA[WorldCat]]></name>
  <link>http://www.goodreads.com/book_link/follow/8?book_id=746885</link>
</book_link>
  </book_links>
</book>
</GoodreadsResponse>