About a year later, an incisive book debuted with Allan as its protagonist: Lonely Hearts of the Cosmos. Its ostensible purpose was to present the struggle to determine the age of the universe. It did that by introducing the major proponents of the various views, with Sandage on the long side of the argument at 15-17 billion years. It would take a few more years to settle in on 13.8.
But knowing Allan as I did, I was intrigued by how the author tried to explain Allan's spiritual journey. Apparently, Christianity was not that author's primary language, so his readers got only hints of Allan's new life.
But Allan knew, and so did Hugh and I.
Good morning, Dan! What an amazing account-to actually have counseled and taught someone of Allen Sandage’s stature! I’m so happy that you had that opportunity to meet him. I’m also glad that someone of his stature in the scientific community didn’t consider himself above God, but looked to Him as the Creator of the Universe.
I am glad that the two of you happened to meet. Were you able to answer any questions he had? Did he become a member of your church?
The concept of science and God going hand in hand doesn’t have to cause any divisions, some scientists seem to totally throw out the existence of God in favor of hard science. Even they can’t answer questions like “what happened before the Big Bang”- the answer is simple to me- GOD HAPPENED.
I was baptized into the Catholic Church, raised Catholic, received all the Sacraments. I don’t have a problem with the Church itself, but with the people in charge of it, much like I do with the people running our country right now.
But I digress. I am glad to be a small part of this forum, and I am extremely fortunate to have met you. Your posts of artwork from Bible stories are most definitely a high point of my day. Thank you for what you are doing, and thank you for sharing your account of Meeting Alan Sandage.
I am definitely going to get his book!
Pete