Can Science Explain Everything? (Questioning Faith)

I've read a number of books on Apologetics ranging from the academic to the more general (For example and off the cuff - Alvin Plantinga, John Haldane, William Lane Craig, Ravi Zacharias, RC Sproul, Francis Collins, Tim Keller, Nabeel Qureshi, Greg Koukl and John Blanchard spring to mind). I have also watched numerous debates online and attended presentations, lectures and debates. It was at his presentation in the Town Hall in Oxford I 2019 that I purchased several copies of this, his most recent book. What John Lennox brings to the table is clarity and common sense. Written in plain english, this book is entertaining, humorous, but nevertheless persuasive. It's an excellent book for those finding their way through this discipline, whilst serving as a useful aide memoire for the more experienced.

Some of Prof. Lennox's books can be quite hard to decipher in places. This is not one of them. Lennox gives food for thought in a number of lines of reasoning for why science and Christianity are not diametrically opposed. This would be a great addition to any apologists' library, but the easy, lucid style and short chapters would make it particularly useful for those just starting to engage seriously with this debate. I devoured this book in a few hours and already have started re-reading. The list of recommended spreading at the back is fair and balanced and provides food for thought for the theist and atheist alike. Highly recommended.

Fascinating read! I read this on holiday and it raised some great topics with my atheist family.

An excellent and honest account by Prof. Lennox of why there is no conflict between science and belief in God, in particular the Christian God. Much of the argument follows similar lines to many other rebuttals of the “science has disproved Christianity” view that I have read since the 1970’s, but brought up to date to deal with the mischievous, flawed but popular writings of Dawkins et. al. Though I wholeheartedly agree with where Prof. Lennox takes us, I think the latter part of this excellent work deviates somewhat unfairly from its thesis by morphing into a Christian evangelistic tract. Nonetheless an excellent read!

Prof. John Lennox brings Faith, Hope and CLARITY to his readers. An excellent book for anyone who’s serious about looking for answers to the BIG questions.

Lennox provides a masterclass in understanding the basic conflict between science and faith. He follow this by introducing you into reasons for Christianity, the case for the resurrection and provides a clear and simple explanation for the viability of believing that Jesus is who he claimed to be and that we can get to know him. Informative for the older reader and I’d be quite happy handing over a copy to a mid-teen and expect them to get it, brilliant work Mr Lennox I brought more than one copy...

This small book packs a powerful punch and can easily be digested in a single sitting. Ideal for the time poor and interest rich. It's only 125 small pages but covers a lot of ground - and in a short space offers a convincing takedown of those whose starting point is incompatibility of science and religion. Lennox keeps it comprehensible and to the point. For my money the best thing about this book is that it gives a fair summary of the arguments against which Lennox is arguing. That sounds like rule 101 for this kind of thing, but it isn't. If you are looking for a clear and concise overview of the God/religion/science question, and in particular the deep role of faith in science as a sine qua non, this is a great place to start. Highly recommended.

This little compact book on the limitations of the materialistic scientific method was an pleasure to read, not alone because I tended to read the text in the authors voice (of whom I've heard on YouTube) but his choice of words and phrases alone were delightful to take in. John Lennox is a Christian as well as a Scientist but if you are interested in exploring rational reasons for arguing against the arrogance of the materialist doctrine I would say don't be deterred by the Christian rhetoric in the book, the core of the message will be loud and clear and, of course, accessible! Enjoy and easy reading!

The book is very good. It is easy to read and Lennox explains his positions clearly. I think that reading this book provides an excellent understanding of the Christian position of Lennox. It is a thoughtful read that touches on specific and very important issues, such as who do you mean when you say "God"? Another thing that I really enjoyed in this book is that Lennox urges people to think for themselves. He wants people to follow where the evidence leads. Both science and Christianity are evidence-based. Lennox states that natural law is limited, and he is right. He states that Christianity is not blind faith, and he is also right. In the last section of the book, Lennox discusses the uniqueness of Christianity. That in itself would be a reason to buy this book. There are a lot of people who talk about unbias research, but few are brave enough to identify their bias and set them aside when evidence points to the contrary. Lennox helps to answer the important question, "Can Science Explain Everything?" Science cannot explain why we exist. Saying that we are just "lucky" or that we won the evolutionary lottery does not address this question and presumes a tremendous amount. It certainly does not explain humanity's existence. So, buy this short book and read it. I think that Christian or skeptic will find it an enjoyable intellectual experience.

Enriching. Everybody should read this short book.

It is such a joy to read Prof. John Lennox's well-thought arguments that makes so much sense. It is not a difficult read. I can't help but praise him for his intellect. I also better understand how science (eventhough crucial for the modern world) simply cannot explain everything with objective emperical datas. Having said this, science never disprove the existence of God either. But we are increasingly being fed dishonest and frivolous claims in the name of science. And it is not simply true. I enjoyed the book. I hope you do too.

exceptionally wonderful book written by outstanding scientist

A great book which puts a lot of perspective on the argument that science and religion can not exist together. Well worth reading.