Therefore, it accepts modern genetics. Finally, it explains modern cosmology, the theory that the universe began some 12 billion years ago in a Big Bang and evolved through time to become the universe we now inhabit. With modern cosmology, the book accepts modern physics and chemistry. In order to unite classical Christianity and modern science, I focus on the Christian doctrine of original sin. It is amenable to scientific analysis.
Original sin is a doctrine about human origins and human nature, both now subjects of science.
Bringing science into Christianity through the doctrine of original sin effects a natural union between science and Christianity. No one has done this before. Most books dealing with science and religion fall into four categories. First are books seeking to replace religion by science. Second are those trying to replace science by religion.