Book review "The Language of God" by Francis Collins

"The Language of God" by Francis Collins
This was an extremely interesting book. The author was instrumental in the Human Genome Project and recently announced (co-authored a paper) breakthroughs in the genetic causes of diabetes. The book presents an very interesting case for both belief in God and for belief in science, specifically evolutionary science. The author's narrative was informative and easy to read, even for a non-scientist, and as a moderate Christian with conservative leanings, I found it compelling. I'd have to say I agreed with him a lot (but not entirely) and would offer much of his argument to people wanting a consensus between faith and science. For those who find such consensus unnecessary or incomprehensible, I say, read this book. If you still feel the same, then I'd say good for you. God doesn't want us to live in a vacuum and this book provides an excellent resource for using reason, logic and faith to address the issue. He often quotes Saint Augustine, C.S. Lewis, Einstein and others in his search for consensus and surprisingly made an elegant argument which can only spur discussion. I have to admit that I learned more about DNA in the reading of this book than I had ever learned in a single science class in high school or college. He presents a compelling case with clarity and with concern for the beliefs of others, whether they be atheistic scientists or creationist believers. A book well worth reading.