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About Why x 2Why x 2 is a paperback book by Thomas Vaillancourt that discusses existential questions, the “why” questions that people ask about the significance of life. It approaches these questions from two different perspectives, that of science and that of religion, specifically Christianity. Thus “x 2”. Many good people have become alienated from the church. This often occurs because some churches have assumed an adversarial relationship with science. The point of view of this book is that science and reason are completely compatible with true Christianity, and that one’s spiritual journey or understanding of Christianity need not be abandoned because of bad experiences with an institutional church or its theology. Science and good Christian theology can be complementary and assume a symbiotic relationship, as they answer very different kinds of questions. Science and religion are both necessary in order to understand the world around us and to integrate the human heart and mind. Searching for true meaning in one’s life and the answers to burning existential questions is a worthy and necessary endeavor and one in which the various Christian denominations should be deeply involved. Those churches that are serious about renewal need to strongly consider re-examining their relationship with the best that science has to offer. And those people who identify primarily with the scientific viewpoint might find it healing and deepening to approach theological and spiritual matters with the earnestness and seriousness that is their due. While not the focus of the book, the author does advocate for the need of a second Reformation within Christianity and provides a vision for what that might look like. To Purchase a hard copy:The cost is $9.50 plus $3.95 shipping and handling (by 1st class mail), for a total of $13.45. N.Y. state residents please add sales tax. 1. If payment by check, make check payable to Croton Stamp Co. and mail to address below. 2. If by credit card, just add to shopping cart. Why x 2 may also be purchased through Amazon.com. If you wish to download a free 'pdf' version of Why x 2, just click here.
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How is this book different? There is not an over abundance of books on the market today that contain a serious discussion about both science and Christian theology. Why x 2 is also different in that its discussion of science, especially physics, is put in laymen’s terms to facilitate ease of assimilation. It is user friendly to those without any scientific background. It will provide many readers for the first time with access to some very exciting concepts about time, space, and the origins of the universe. This book also challenges some basic assumptions regarding Christian theology. One might easily assume that only good things can come out of studying the Bible and Christian theology. Generally speaking this is probably true. It is well known that the study of Christianity can transform the hearts of seekers in very positive ways, which can lead to an increase in the greater good. But by looking at the study of theology and the history of Christianity from a more historical perspective, one can see its potential to cause human conflict and even wars on a very large scale. It offers an interesting view on how Christian dogma can become idolatrous. The book also illustrates the uniqueness of Christianity’s ability to satisfactorily answer some of life’s most difficult existential questions, and explores certain advantages it has over science in answering these kinds of questions. To Whom Might This Book Appeal? Anyone who is looking for answers to the “why” questions of human existence in the areas of science and religion should enjoy this book. Why x 2 will hopefully have a special appeal to those who have been alienated from traditional institutional Christianity. True Christianity and the version of Christianity served up by the institutional churches can be very different. Sometimes the profound truths available from an unadulterated view of religion are never found because of the alienation some people feel toward institutional religion. By bypassing some common obstacles relating to church dogma, one can view the amazing truths and insights contained in the essence of Christianity. Combining those truths with a basic understanding of science’s most important discoveries will allow truth seekers to possess a more integrated view of natural and supernatural realities.
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