God and Contemporary Science

It is widely believed that contemporary science has ruled out divine action in the world. Arguing that theology can and must respond to this challenge, Philip Clayton surveys the available biblical and philosophical resources. Recent work in cosmology, quantum physics, and the brain sciences offers exciting new openings for a theology of divine action.

If Christian theism is to make use of these opportunities, says Clayton, it must place a greater stress on divine immanence. In response to...