Can science and religion work together, after all? * *Synthesizes an extraordinary five-year long conversation about humanity's deepest questions, by a group of highly respected scientists, physicians, philosophers, and theologians. *Beyond 'science vs. religion' wars: insights that draw on the latest research and enduring wisdom. *Answers and questions that point to a richer understanding of who we are, what we share, and what it means. Can religion and science co-exist? Do they? Is religion hardwired in humans? Invisible Forces and Powerful Belief seeks to answer these questions. The book, from the Chicago Social Brain Network, is the result of an extraordinary ongoing conversation among a group of highly respected scientists, physicians, philosophers, and theologians. Together, they share profound insights into the deepest questions humans ask and explore the invisible forces and powerful beliefs that shape our lives. Their insights reflect both humanity's latest science and its most enduring wisdom. Their answers and questions will challenge readers and reward them with a richer understand of who we are, what we share, and what it means. * *What do we really know about human nature? *How do we see what we see, know what we know, feel what we feel? *How do people come to believe in God? *Where does empathy come from? *What are the health benefits of faith? *Where do you end, and others begin? *What do marriage, family, and friendship mean? *How can people repair the broken connections that keep them lonely? The Chicago Social Brain Project is an ongoing network of more than a dozen scholars unbounded by disciplinary precincts, geographical borders, or methodological perspectives. The Network's goal is to set aside the antagonisms that have grown up between science and humanities in order to explore diverse ways of seeing the world, and shed new light on the human mind. Its scholars hail from psychology, neurology, theology, statistics, philosophy, internal medicine, anthropology, sociology, and other disciplines. Network members interact constantly, and the entire Network convenes twice annually for a four-day retreat to discuss, critique, and learn from each others' work
