A case of conscience
Language: English
Adventure American American Science Fiction And Fantasy Ethics Faith and reason Fiction Fiction - Science Fiction General Life on other planets Manichaeism Religion and science Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Science Fiction - General Space Opera
Publisher: Del Ray Impact
Published: Sep 5, 2000
Description:
SUMMARY: Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man--a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief. Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy--and risk the futures of both worlds . . .