Review: For Anyone Pondering the Big Questions of Life
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 22, 2013
I was excited to read this book when I first learned of it. I am a Christian who loves science. Most Christians shy away from science, and often seem intimidated by it, which is a shame. I appreciate Vaz's boldness in dealing with the topic. Before reading this book, I know without a doubt that we have a Creator. Do I understand how we came to be, and by what means we were created - no. Do I think we will ever fully 100% know? Absolutely not, not until we stand face to face with our Creator.The writing was a bit awkward at times, and overly sophisticated words were chosen, which was a bit over my head at times - thank goodness for the Kindle's built in dictionary. But nonetheless, it was understandable, and enjoyable - stretching the mind.This book does challenge the mind, and conventional thinking.For anyone who has ever uttered the words, and truly contemplated the possibilities:Is there a God?Where did God come from?What is the meaning of life?This book is for you.For those of us tired of scientists trying to convince us that theories are fact, you must read this book.  Anyone with a reasonable mind can see the errors in today's scientists' thinking. Vaz goes in depth about how no new knowledge is ever really gained, but only more questions arise. As new theories are tested, they really don't teach us anything new, but open up so many more questions. Vaz helps us realize that they have simply pulled the wool over our eyes, and have seemed to trick us into believing they have answers. Most people are in awe of such great strides science has taken, that they neglect to pull away the sheet to find a garbled mess of the so called scientific community and their ideas.Be prepared to question some ideologies you may not be ready to let go of. As someone who has studied science quite a bit, and questioned much of what I was told was truth, this book brought up theories that I hadn't even questioned, yet.I was so thankful for the author drawing attention to the theory of relativity. A topic my husband and I have talked at length about over the years. And the God Particle - if ever there was such a thing.The book goes beyond the basics of science though and addresses questions about reality and the meaning of life. What is reality? Is my reality different than yours? And, ultimately what is the purpose of life.While I may not agree 100% with everything Vaz has outlined in his book, it is refreshing to find someone willing to think outside the box, explain things in a new fashion, and question what we are told is truth.This book has intrigued me, and I look forward to reading the other books in this series.