As a young atheist, he saw the universe as one big machine. Then he studied quantum physics, read the New Testament for the first time, and noticed something startling: Jesus talked like a quantum physicist.
"It's like buying tasty baked goods from someone you wouldn't trust to babysit your kids." That's how most American Christians feel about AI — useful, but suspect. One writer argues the solution isn't distance, it's engagement.
I was urged to believe in black holes, parallel universes, dark energy, and a plethora of other modern scientific exotica based solely on clever theoretical imaginings and indirect, circumstantial evidence. So now, when I read the Bible, which invites me to believe in all kinds of seemingly unbelievable things, my reaction is informed by what I've learned as a theoretical physicist.
Like many others, I have been paying close attention to the lively debate that the recent parade of faith-friendly movies has ignited among Christians. It has been particularly interesting to me because I know personally, and respect in equal measure, many of the persons who have been widely quoted on both sides of the impassioned arguments. I offer the following thoughts in hopes of adding constructively to what has already been said.
