Unweaving The Rainbow

Unweaving The Rainbow - Richard Dawkins (1998)

Some of you may have seen the link I put on here to Dawkins' revelations and personal theories on Religion and its affects on society today and the constant battle that has raged between religion and science. (If not, WHY not?)

Well, the gentleman in question seemed to strike a chord with me and I promised myself I would investigate further, hence the purchase of said book.

It has been said :

"We are the children of chaos, and the deep structure of change is decay. At root, there is only corruption, and the unstemmable tide of chaos. Gone is purpose; all that is left is direction. This is the bleakness we have to accept as we peer deeply and dispassionately into the heart of the Universe" - sic Peter Aitkens (The Second Law (1984))

Do any of us tie our personal hopes and ambitions to the ultimate fate of the universe? No, or else we would be insane! Our lives are ruled and governed by our personal perceptions, emotions and circumstances. And I for one truly believe that science, as opposed to being responsible of robbing our lives of meaning and purpose, can in fact give us a sense of wonder and hope.

Sorry if this seems a little 'highbrow' for most of you (or am I guilty AGAIN of underestimating other peoples intelligence and inquisitiveness?) but this subject matter is of interest to me and as such, I am keen to share my views and indeed, to receive the views of others, even if they are in direct contradiction of my own!

(Not the musings of a 'hairy palmed wank monkey', I think you'll agree?)

Anyway, expect many musings and thoughts as I plough through this book. I'll put my thoughts on this link, for those of you who are interested. And please, if you feel the need to comment/opinionate/deliberate, do so!

I look forward to sharing with you all......