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Does this book align itself with any particular theory or religious belief about how the universe began?

Toby I agree that the text sticks mostly to the science even though he would have had every opportunity to take on the philosophical question. *But* his vi…moreI agree that the text sticks mostly to the science even though he would have had every opportunity to take on the philosophical question. *But* his viewpoint is well known, *and* a number of the section names are quotes or paraphrases from scripture. To me, that is a subtle 'dig' at Christianity despite a pretty good focus within the text itself.(less)

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Greg Toby, I didn't see any "digs" at Christianity. Yes, this author does use at least one quote from the Old Testament (Isiah 40:4) to enhance his discuss ...more
Dec 03, 2017 07:00AM · flag

Greg Oh, Toby, the author does say, toward the end of the book, "that every day-every twenty-four-hour rotation of Earth-people kill and get killed in the ...more
Dec 03, 2017 07:02AM · flag

MJ James I saw a lot of digs to religion, specifically Christianity.
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