God The Science The Evidence by Michel-Yves Bollore and Olivier Bonnassies Book Review

About the Book:

After four years of research in partnership with over twenty scientists and esteemed experts, this book explores one of the most significant questions we face: the existence or non-existence of a creator God.

For more than four centuries, the scientific discoveries of Copernicus, Galileo, Darwin, and Freud created the impression that we could explain the workings of the Universe without the idea of a creator--God. By the beginning of the twentieth century, materialism had become the dominant theory of the time. And yet, with unexpected and astonishing force, the pendulum of science has swung back in the other direction, owing to a rapid succession of discoveries: the theory of relativity; quantum mechanics; the Big Bang; the theories of expansion, heat death, and fine-tuning of the universe. This newly acquired knowledge has upended the certainties of the twentieth century collective consciousness. Once the only acceptable theory, materialism is increasingly considered an irrational belief.

The authors of this highly readable book retrace the fascinating history of these scientific breakthroughs and offer a rigorous overview of the new proof of the existence of God.

My Review:

I have read scores of book on the topic of science and creation and have never encountered one with this amount of convincing information and having it presented in such a helpful way. The authors are thorough in both the areas of presenting the evidence and in reviewing the history behind various ideas concerning the origin of the universe. They also explore the consequences of the opposing viewpoints, God as Creator opposed to total materialism. The book is full of helpful illustrations and charts.

The authors take us through cosmological discoveries that led to the Big Bang theory. I was surprised at the political opposition to it, especially in Russia. We also read an extensive explanation of the Anthropic Principle, the fine tuning of the universe for the existence of man. The authors investigate evidence from biology as well as philosophy. They also clarify some of the misunderstandings from the Bible.

There will never be absolute proof of God as Creator but these authors present so much proof it is compelling. I highly recommend this book to those seeking to make a decision about the origin of the universe and the life it contains.

My rating: 5/5 stars.

About the Authors:

Michel-Yves Bolloré is an engineer and entrepreneur whose career spans industrial innovation and philanthropic investment in education. A graduate of the École Nationale Supérieure d'Ingénieur de Toulouse and Paris-Dauphine University (Master of Science and Doctorate in Business Administration), he began his career in the family business, managing the Bolloré Group’s industrial division from 1981 to 1990. In 1990, he founded France Essor, an industrial group that led major ventures in mechanical engineering, and steel manufacturing.

Since relocating to London in 2011, he has focused on educational and cultural projects. He founded several schools, including The Laurels in London and Les Vignes in France. He is also a Knight of the Legion of Honor.

Olivier Bonnassies is an entrepreneur and author whose work bridges science, reason, and faith. A graduate of the prestigious École Polytechnique (X86), the HEC Start-up Institute, and the Catholic Institute of Paris (B.A. in Theology), he has founded several companies and has dedicated much of his life to exploring the intellectual foundations of belief.

Formerly a non-believer until the age of 20, Olivier has since authored more than twenty works—including books, videos, shows, screenplays, and articles—that delve into the rationality of faith and the intersection of science and spirituality.

Palomar, 562 pages.

I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent review.

(My star ratings: 5-I love it, 4-I like it, 3-It's OK, 2-I don't like it, 1-I hate it.)