Author: Elaine Howard Ecklund

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Publication Date: March 8, 2023

Overview:

In _Science and Religion in America: How the Conflict Continues_, Elaine Howard Ecklund examines how Americans with religious affiliations think about science. Ecklund draws on extensive data, including surveys, interviews, and participant observation, to explore how religious Americans view the relationship between science and religion. She finds that while there is a great diversity of opinion among religious Americans, there are some common themes that emerge.

One key finding is that religious Americans are more likely to view science and religion as compatible than as conflicting. This is especially true for those who are younger, more educated, and who affiliate with mainline Protestant denominations. However, even among those who see science and religion as compatible, there is a wide range of views on the specific nature of the relationship between the two.

Another key finding is that religious Americans are more likely to believe in the importance of science for society than they are to believe in the importance of religion. This is particularly true for those who are more educated and who affiliate with mainline Protestant denominations. However, even among those who believe that science is important, there is a wide range of views on how science should be used in society.

Ecklund's book provides a nuanced and comprehensive look at how religious Americans think about science. It offers a valuable contribution to the ongoing discussion about the relationship between science and religion in American society.

Praise:

"Ecklund's book is a major contribution to the study of religion and science in America. It is based on extensive research and offers a wealth of insights into how religious Americans think about science. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the relationship between science and religion in the United States." - Russell McCutcheon, author of _Creating Reality_

"Elaine Howard Ecklund has written a wonderfully insightful book about the complex relationship between science and religion in America. Drawing on a wealth of data, Ecklund shows that religious Americans are not a monolithic group, but rather hold a wide range of views about the relationship between science and religion. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of religion in American society." - John C. Green, William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Political Science, University of Texas at Austin

"Ecklund's book is a tour de force. She has produced a comprehensive and nuanced study of how religious Americans think about science. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the relationship between science and religion in the United States." - Amy Adamczyk, Associate Professor of Sociology, George Mason University