Prophets and Protons: New Religious Movements and Science in Late Twentieth-Century America

This in-depth study shows how new religious movements offer a variety of strategies for reconciling science and religious faith.

By the twentieth century, established religious traditions were forced to grappled with the challenges presented by scientific knowledge and innovation. But emerging religions, still led by a living founder to guide them, found news ways to respond to science. The Hare Krishnas, the Unification Church, and Heaven's Gate each found distinct ways to incorporate major...