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Title: A tour-de-force of science and religion
Review: This is the first book I've read by Bova, and I'm determined now that it will not be the last.Being a religious man (though not a fanatic), I am often turned off by most modern science fiction that tries to deal with religious topics. They invariably portray religion as an artifact of our "primitive roots", and imply (or outright state) that once our civilization matures, there will be no room of religious "superstitions." Arthur Clarke is a prime example of this point of view.In "Jupter", Bova takes a refreshing stand, pointing out that there is no reason that religion and science cannot coexist peacefully. All it takes is an open mind and sufficient faith in God to acknowledge that the scientific principles we are discovering may be the very means by which He works His miracles.I do not know whether Ben Bova is himself a religious man, but I am certainly grateful for his refreshing perspective on science and religion. Three cheers for Bova!
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