Chapter 1 Introduction
“All Religions, sciences and arts are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are human’s endeavors, being directed toward ennobling man’s life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual toward freedom." - Albert Einstein “Out of My Later Years, pp# 7, 1950 Ed.
In 1954 I came to University of Minnesota, Mpls.-St. Paul, MN, pursuing my further graduate studies. In campus bookstore, I bought several extracurricular books for my leisure reading. The authors and the titles of these books are as follows:
1. Albert Einstein, 1879-1965
A. The World As I See It, 1934
B. Out of My Later Years, 1950
2. Albert Schweitzer, 1871-1965
A. The Quest of the Historical Jesus, 1906
B. Reverence for Life, 1915
3. Bernard Ramm, 1954
Christian View of Science and Scripture.
4. Norman Vincent Peale, 1952
The Power of Positive Thinking
Albert Einstein was proclaimed in 1999 as the greatest Scientist in 20th century, by both US National Academy of Sciences and American Association for the Advancement of Sciences. These two books were written in his later years of academic career. They described his life-style as a physicist in academic career, personal philosophy and also worldview. These books are very instructive and mind-enlightening for reading, and in scientific career/professional work.
Albert Schweitzer was well-known in western world, as a jungle medical missionary doctor, engaging in Christian philanthropic work in Africa. He was a Christian theologian. He served as President of theological seminary in Germany. Also, he was known as an expert in both Bach’s music and organ. Based on his great humanistic work, he was awarded with Nobel Peace Prize.
Bernard Ramm was Professor of Theology at Bethel College and Seminary, St. Paul-Mpls., MN. He was one of outstanding evangelical scholars. With this book published in 1954, Prof. Ramm endeavored to develop a philosophy of science in general, and of life science in particular. He is the founder of Christian Progressive Creation, one of five schools of thought on creation. His scholarly writings had a profound impact on thinking of Christian professionals and theologians in USA and worldwide.
Norman Vincent Peale was a Minister of Manhattan Marble Collegiate Church, New York city. Based on Philippians 4:13, he developed a practical Christian philosophy of “positive thinking”, a bestseller that outlines how people can improve and strengthen their lives through dynamic faith. With his wife, Ruth Stafford, they found “Guideposts”, an inspiring organization which provided hundred of thousands of free magazines and books to hospitals, nursing homes and relief organizations.
These books were my companions in my graduate student’s days, academic career and Christian ministry, anywhere and everywhere I went. Rev. Peale and his philosophy reinforced and rejuvenated my way of living, practically in every area. I personally received a great deal of blessings in applying his positive living philosophy. Dr. Schweitzer and his inspiring work in Africa encouraged me in pioneering missionary work in S. America; with professional services in US and elsewhere. His example inspired me for Christian missionary work, and work among college students. Prof. Ramm taught me how to deal with science and Christian faith in constructive and positive ways. Beginning in 1954 and that year on, I adopted his Progressive Creation as my conviction, and the way to understand the creation narratives. Einstein, though he was not an evangelical Christian, was a deist of Spinoza’s type. He considered religions, arts and sciences are mutually explainable and complementary. They are in no way being conflict to one another. His philosophy and worldview are acceptable by us scientists and people of faith. In fact, he was acclaimed as the great scientist of the 20th century. Therefore, in this book (Chapt. 4 and the others) I have quoted the sayings of both Einstein and Ramm more and often, substantiating my premises of parallel model of both science and Christian theology (Chapter #2).
“All Religions, sciences and arts are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are human’s endeavors, being directed toward ennobling man’s life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual toward freedom." - Albert Einstein “Out of My Later Years, pp# 7, 1950 Ed.
In 1954 I came to University of Minnesota, Mpls.-St. Paul, MN, pursuing my further graduate studies. In campus bookstore, I bought several extracurricular books for my leisure reading. The authors and the titles of these books are as follows:
1. Albert Einstein, 1879-1965
A. The World As I See It, 1934
B. Out of My Later Years, 1950
2. Albert Schweitzer, 1871-1965
A. The Quest of the Historical Jesus, 1906
B. Reverence for Life, 1915
3. Bernard Ramm, 1954
Christian View of Science and Scripture.
4. Norman Vincent Peale, 1952
The Power of Positive Thinking
Albert Einstein was proclaimed in 1999 as the greatest Scientist in 20th century, by both US National Academy of Sciences and American Association for the Advancement of Sciences. These two books were written in his later years of academic career. They described his life-style as a physicist in academic career, personal philosophy and also worldview. These books are very instructive and mind-enlightening for reading, and in scientific career/professional work.
Albert Schweitzer was well-known in western world, as a jungle medical missionary doctor, engaging in Christian philanthropic work in Africa. He was a Christian theologian. He served as President of theological seminary in Germany. Also, he was known as an expert in both Bach’s music and organ. Based on his great humanistic work, he was awarded with Nobel Peace Prize.
Bernard Ramm was Professor of Theology at Bethel College and Seminary, St. Paul-Mpls., MN. He was one of outstanding evangelical scholars. With this book published in 1954, Prof. Ramm endeavored to develop a philosophy of science in general, and of life science in particular. He is the founder of Christian Progressive Creation, one of five schools of thought on creation. His scholarly writings had a profound impact on thinking of Christian professionals and theologians in USA and worldwide.
Norman Vincent Peale was a Minister of Manhattan Marble Collegiate Church, New York city. Based on Philippians 4:13, he developed a practical Christian philosophy of “positive thinking”, a bestseller that outlines how people can improve and strengthen their lives through dynamic faith. With his wife, Ruth Stafford, they found “Guideposts”, an inspiring organization which provided hundred of thousands of free magazines and books to hospitals, nursing homes and relief organizations.
These books were my companions in my graduate student’s days, academic career and Christian ministry, anywhere and everywhere I went. Rev. Peale and his philosophy reinforced and rejuvenated my way of living, practically in every area. I personally received a great deal of blessings in applying his positive living philosophy. Dr. Schweitzer and his inspiring work in Africa encouraged me in pioneering missionary work in S. America; with professional services in US and elsewhere. His example inspired me for Christian missionary work, and work among college students. Prof. Ramm taught me how to deal with science and Christian faith in constructive and positive ways. Beginning in 1954 and that year on, I adopted his Progressive Creation as my conviction, and the way to understand the creation narratives. Einstein, though he was not an evangelical Christian, was a deist of Spinoza’s type. He considered religions, arts and sciences are mutually explainable and complementary. They are in no way being conflict to one another. His philosophy and worldview are acceptable by us scientists and people of faith. In fact, he was acclaimed as the great scientist of the 20th century. Therefore, in this book (Chapt. 4 and the others) I have quoted the sayings of both Einstein and Ramm more and often, substantiating my premises of parallel model of both science and Christian theology (Chapter #2).
