{"title":"Bernard Haisch","description":"\u003cp\u003eBernard Haisch explores the intersection of science and spirituality, inviting readers to reconsider the universe through a lens of wonder and purpose. His works delve into profound questions about existence, blending scientific insight with a contemplative approach to faith and meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOffering thoughtful reflections on personal growth and the mysteries of life, Haisch's books appeal to those seeking a deeper understanding of their place in the cosmos and the potential for spiritual transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-purpose-guided-universe-by-bernard-haisch-9781601632777","title":"The Purpose-Guided Universe","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"If you think that science has nothing to do with God, and vice versa, read this book—and you just may change your mind.\" - Professor Peter Sturrock, Dept. 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If you're wondering who we are and why we're here, this book is a great place to start.'\u003c\/em\u003e - Mark Gober, award-winning author of \u003cem\u003eAn End to Upside Down Thinking\u003c\/em\u003e and board member at the Institute of Noetic Sciences\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIs our physical universe actually a virtual simulation that is thought into existence by consciousness? Noted astrophysicist Bernard Haisch explores the frontiers of science, consciousness, and God, revolutionising our understanding of the universe and what's behind it all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHave you ever wondered why and how the world around you came to exist and whether there might be another experience awaiting you after the physical body dies? Might there actually be a God and a heaven of some sort? Without consciousness, there is nothing. 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