"Why?" may be the most common and emotionally charged question in human experience.  
  
With the Bible in one hand and the latest scientific findings in the other, astronomer Hugh Ross tackles many of our most pressing cosmic "why" questions. If God made the universe,  
• why would he make it so vast?  
• why would he wait to bring humans onto the scene?  
• why would he allow decay and death to be part of it?  
• why would he let one man and one woman ruin it for everyone?  
• why should I believe my life has any real meaning?  
• why is the future of the cosmos so bleak?   
  
Within these pages you will find compelling answers to these questions--answers that give you reasons to believe that our finely tuned universe "shouts loudly that life is more than a cosmic accident."  
  
"This book will expand your mind with the universe it describes. It is a challenging, fascinating, and mind-stretching discussion of the nature and purpose of our amazing universe in the light of Scripture by one of America's foremost evangelical astronomers."--Norman L. Geisler, cofounder and former dean of Southern Evangelical Seminary  
  
"Absolutely delightful! Ross's ability to take science and show the biblical correlation in prophecy and application is unparalleled; it makes God's wisdom and the biblical text seem so much more magnificent."--James M. Tour, Chao Professor of Chemistry, professor of computer science, professor of mechanical engineering and materials science, Rice University, Smalley Institute for Nanoscale Science and Technology  
  
"A groundbreaking look at the enduring questions that confront every person regarding our existence. Utilizing today's cutting-edge scientific research from a Christian worldview, Ross offers the most developed answers to date on key concerns regarding creation, God, and humanity. This book is a must-read for anyone who craves scientific information that interacts with tough biblical issues."--John Ankerberg, bestselling author and host of the John Ankerberg Show   
"Ross simultaneously challenges skeptics and Christians alike with his fresh take on scientific discoveries that point to the existence of God."--Ben Young, Second Baptist Church, Houston; author of Why Mike's Not a Christian

Hugh Ross (PhD, University of Toronto) is founder and president of Reasons To Believe (www.reasons.org). He is the author of many books, including Creation as Science and The Creator and the Cosmos. Ross has addressed students and faculty on over 300 campuses in the United States and abroad on a wide variety of science-faith topics. From science conferences to churches to government labs, Ross presents powerful evidence for a purpose-filled universe. He lives in the Los Angeles area.

Do science and the Bible offer contradictory answers to life's biggest questions?  
  
Hugh Ross the astronomer knows his science. This Christian author and apologist also knows Scripture. And he sees no conflict between the two. The same God who created the universe gave humans the intellect and curiosity to explore it.   
  
The search for answers takes us on a thrilling adventure of discovery. Ross leads the exploration by showing how cutting-edge research and key biblical principles agree. This faith-building page-turner is equally useful for personal and group study, deep reflection, and serious debate. Why the Universe Is the Way It Is opens our minds--and our eyes--to a stunning new view of the Creator.

"With stimulating perspective on both God and the universe, and through the most recent scientific findings, Hugh Ross brings to the surface our deepest and most intriguing questions. Whether you're a devout believer, a spiritual seeker, or a skeptic, this timely book is both logically scintillating and emotionally satisfying."--Mick Ukleja, president, LeadershipTraQ; author of Who Are You and What Do You Want?   
__Hugh Ross__ (PhD, University of Toronto) is founder and president of Reasons To Believe (www.reasons.org). He is the author of many books, including Creation as Science and The Creator and the Cosmos. Ross has addressed students and faculty on over 300 campuses in the United States and abroad on a wide variety of science-faith topics. From science conferences to churches to government labs, Ross presents powerful evidence for a purpose-filled universe.

Increasingly astronomers recognize that if the cosmos had not unfolded exactly as it did, humanity would not, could not, exist. Yet these researchers--along with countless ordinary folks--resist belief in the biblical Creator. Why? They say a loving God would have made a better home for us, one without trouble and tragedy. In Why the Universe Is the Way It Is, Hugh Ross draws from his depth of study in both science and Scripture to explain how the universe's design fulfills several distinct purposes. He also reveals God's surpassing love and ultimate purposes for each individual.   
Why the Universe Is the Way It Is will interest anyone who wonders where and how the universe came to be, what or who is responsible for it, why we are here, or how and when the universe ends. Far from leaving the reader at this philosophical jumping-off point, Ross builds toward answering the big question of human destiny and the specific question of each reader's personal destiny.

Hugh Ross, founder and president of Reasons to Believe, reveals the universe's design, its purposes, and God's surpassing love for his creation.

Ross, Hugh

Cover

Title Page

Copyright

List of Illustrations

List of Tables

Acknowledgments

Introduction: Let’s Play “I Spy”

1. Why Ask Why Questions?

The Search for Answers

To Address Complaints and Concerns

To Embrace the Incomprehensible

2. Why Such a Vast Universe?

Visibility

Super-Sized

The Matter of Mass

An Exquisite Balance

Dark Matter

Dark Energy

Clear and Present Purposes

3. Why Such an Old Universe?

Just-Right Age to Support Humanity

Just-Right Terrestrial Age for Support of Humanity

Just-Right Age for Observing

Powerful Purposes

4. Why Such a Lonely Universe?

A Matter of Mediocrity

It's a Jungle Out There

A Prime Location

Finding Simple Life

One Viable Option

Alone in the Cosmos

Not So Alone

5. Why Such a Dark Universe?

Dark Moon

Dark Planetary Companions

Distant Star Clusters

Dark Nebulae

Dark Galaxy Clusters

Other Kinds of Darkness

Where Does Cosmic Darkness Reside?

Signs of Design and Purpose

6. Why a Decaying Universe?

Cosmic Heat Death

No Escape Clause

Time Line of Cosmic Consequences

Going against the Grain

The Magnitude of an if

7. Why a Realm beyond This One?

Temporal and Spatial Coincidences

Providential Time Windows

Just Right for Humankind

So Much Invested for Such a Short Time

Drive for Preservation

Unique Human Drives

Greater Reasons

8. Why This Particular Planet, Star, Galaxy, and Universe?

Echoes of Goldilocks

The Case for Fine-Tuning Grows

9. Why Believe the Bible?

Cosmic Owner's Manual

A Trustworthy Testament

10. Why Not a Perfect Universe—Now?

A Lavish Domain

Perfectly Prepared

Perfection Defined by Purpose

Triumph of Good over Evil

11. Why These Physical Laws and Dimensions?

God's Training Program

Laws of Physics and Behavior Modification

"Curses" on Humanity

A Primary Purpose of the Physical Laws

Natural Consequences Curb Poor Choices

A Primary Purpose of Space and Time

The End of Cosmic Physics, the End of Evil and Suffering

Ideal Stage for Redemption

A Primary Purpose and Destiny for Humanity

Cosmologists' Oversight

Two Creations

12. Why Two Creations?

An Unimaginable Realm

Distinct Differences

One Realm Makes Way for Another

Eternal Freedom

A Necessarily Arduous Process

Transformed Will

13. Why Is the New Creation Better?

Beyond Imagination

Where "Up" and "Down" Are Located

A Matter of Time

"Physical" Features and Laws

Different Dimensions

Work

Prepared by Grace

Learning without Limits

Play and Rest

Relationship Pleasures

Better Than . . .

All for Us

Increasingly astronomers recognize that if the cosmos had not unfolded exactly as it did, humanity would not, could not, exist. Yet these researchers--along with countless ordinary folks--resist belief in the biblical Creator. Why? They say a loving God would have made a better home for us, one without trouble and tragedy. InWhy the Universe Is the Way It Is, Hugh Ross draws from his depth of study in both science and Scripture to explain how the universe's design fulfills several distinct purposes. He also reveals God's surpassing love and ultimate purposes for each individual.  
Why the Universe Is the Way It Iswill interest anyone who wonders where and how the universe came to be, what or who is responsible for it, why we are here, or how and when the universe ends. Far from leaving the reader at this philosophical jumping-off point, Ross builds toward answering the big question of human destiny and the specific question of each reader's personal destiny.

President of Reasons To Believe draws from his depth of study in both science and Scripture to explain how the universe's design fulfils several distinct purposes. Now in paper.

Increasingly astronomers recognize that if the cosmos had not unfolded exactly as it did, humanity would not, could not, exist. Yet these researchers--along with countless ordinary folks--resist belief in the biblical Creator. Why? They say a loving God would have made a better home for us, one without trouble and tragedy. In Why the Universe Is the Way It Is, Hugh Ross draws from his depth of study in both science and Scripture to explain how the universe's design fulfills several distinct purposes. He also reveals God's surpassing love and ultimate purpose for each individual. Why the Universe Is the Way It Is will interest anyone who wonders where and how the universe came to be, what or who is responsible for it, why we are here, or how and when the universe ends. Far from leaving the reader at this philosophical jumping-off point, Ross builds toward answering the big question of human destiny and the specific question of each reader's personal destiny. Now available in trade paper.

Hugh Ross (PhD, University of Toronto) is founder and president of Reasons To Believe (www.reasons.org). He is the author of many books, including The Creator and the Cosmos and More Than a Theory. An astronomer, Ross has addressed students and faculty on over 300 campuses in the United States and abroad on a wide variety of science-faith topics. From science conferences to churches to government labs, Ross presents powerful evidence for a purpose-filled universe. He lives in the Los Angeles area.

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