Whether the topic is mutation rates and lizards or the hidden meanings behind St Paul's letters, this work aims to distil complex arguments into everyday understanding. It is written for contemporary readers who wonder how - or if - they can embrace scientific advances while maintaining their traditional values.
." . . Roughgarden rejects both junk science based on spurious metaphors and junk religion based on spurious theology. In their place, she offers an inspiring accommodation between thoughtful science and compassionate religion.S--Michael Rose, professor of evolutionary biology, University of California, Irvine.