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God, the Science, the Evidence Book cover The international bestseller "God, The Science, The Evidence" argues that scientific evidence for the existence of God complements faith and provides reassurance in an age marked by uncertainty. Featuring insights from 63 Nobel Prize winners, authors Michel-Yves Bolloré and Olivier Bonnassies are promoting the English translation of their French work, originally titled Dieu, la science, les preuves and published in France by Guy Trédaniel publishing house in October 2021. The English edition was released in October 2025 for the 2025-2026 holiday season. Christian Daily International interviewed Bolloré, 80, a computer engineer from Brittany currently living in London, about the science-faith debate presented in the book. Bolloré says studying science has always been vital to ensuring his Christian faith is informed by evidence. "If science had concluded that God does not exist or was a different religion, I would have followed science," Bolloré said. "So science has always been very important to me, and I was happy that science and faith were coherent together." The book’s origins began 20 years ago when Bolloré embarked on a study of how science aligns with Christianity. During this time, he met Bonnassies, a mathematician and former atheist who converted to Christianity in his 20s based on scientific evidence. "He was convinced that God existed and he became a Christian and converted his family," Bolloré recalled. "It's a clear example that reason, philosophy, and science can lead to the certainty of God’s existence." Recognizing a need for a book accessible to the general public, the duo spent four years researching and consulted 25 experts. The work was a collective effort, including contributions from respected scientists such as Robert Wilson, the agnostic cosmologist who discovered the "echo" of the Big Bang in 1963. Wilson edited the cosmology section and wrote the preface. "He wrote something which, for an agnostic, is important," Bolloré said. "He noted that if the Big Bang and related discoveries are true, we cannot avoid the question of creation." Bolloré says the book is aimed at the roughly half of the population who no longer believe in God and often feel anxious. “People are searching for answers,” he said. “We wanted to write a book for the general public—accessible to young readers and grandparents alike—while remaining accurate and rigorous.” Sales have reached 450,000 copies, and the authors have participated in conferences at universities such as Princeton and Oxford. Bolloré noted that many young students are eager to understand how science informs faith. "Our book is not about religion or faith," Bolloré said. "It asks whether the universe is like a wonderful clock. Philosophers of the 18th century used this analogy: is there a clockmaker behind the clock? Materialists say there is a clock but no clockmaker. We—Christians, Jews, Muslims—say there is a clockmaker." Michel Yves Bolloré Bolloré uses an illustration of a 10-floor superstore with an underground car park to explain the book’s progression. The book acts as an elevator, moving readers from the "underground" of atheism to the "ground floor" of deism, showing that science points to a creator God. "We don’t go further," he said. "After that, the question is: Who is He? What is His name? We just show that science indicates, beyond doubt, that there is a creator God. That is the alpha and omega of our book." Bolloré described reports of a "Quiet Revival" among Gen Z as encouraging, but emphasized a long-term historical view. From 1500 to 1900, discoveries seemed to suggest God was unnecessary to explain the universe, citing Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, and Darwin. Philosophers and later figures such as Marx and Freud argued that faith caused unhappiness and that removing God would bring freedom. "Of course, that was not true," Bolloré said. He argued that 20th-century scientific discoveries caused the "pendulum" to swing back, making it "impossible to explain the world without a creator God." He highlights several scientific discoveries as evidence: the universe’s beginning and eventual thermal death, its ongoing expansion, the precise fine-tuning of physical constants, and the complexity of life, which cannot emerge from inert matter alone. Bolloré suggests that materialism has become an irrational belief. Some scientists reject God because His existence challenges their personal freedom. "They say, 'No master, no God,' because they don’t want limits on their freedom," he said. "If they have an abortion or euthanasia, they don’t want critics. God could be a limitation. So many scientists continue to deny God to avoid constraints." He blames the "cult of reason" and de-Christianization following the French Revolution for current secular perceptions of science. Political movements, he argues, rewrote history to suggest Christians opposed science, when in fact modern science developed largely in Christian countries. "It is Christianity that allowed science to develop," Bolloré said. "Copernicus was a church canon, Galileo a scientist for the Pope." He also discusses historical consequences. In Stalin’s Russia and Hitler’s Germany, scientists who pointed to a beginning of the universe—regardless of personal belief—were persecuted. "There was fantastic persecution of scientists simply for showing the universe had a beginning," he said. "This chapter is original in our book; few have written about it." Bolloré emphasized that one does not need to be a top scientist to understand the evidence. If the universe has an absolute beginning, there must be a cause outside it, which can only be God. The fine-tuning of the universe is also accessible for general understanding. "All the evidence in our book can be understood by anyone over 17," he said. "It is written to be read by everyone." He believes the question of God’s existence is the most important inquiry in life. "If God does not exist, we enjoy the days we have," Bolloré said. "If God exists, everything changes."

Leandro de Souza, known for having much of his body tattooed, will begin theological studies after receiving a full scholarship. His story includes his conversion to Christ, overcoming addictions, and his decision to dedicate himself to missionary work. Photo: Screenshot from Instagram video Leandro de Souza, once known as the “most tattooed man in Brazil,” is preparing to begin theological studies after receiving a scholarship for ministry and missionary work. His story, reported by Diario Cristiano, reflects a journey of religious conversion and life transformation. According to a post on his Instagram account, the scholarship will allow him to relocate from Bagé, in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, to Pernambuco to study at an evangelical seminary, leaving his job behind to focus fully on his spiritual and ministerial training. “I’m super motivated and happy. Four years have passed, and the future belongs to God. Wherever He leads me, I want to go—whether in Brazil, in Africa, or in more remote regions. I’m ready to help others,” he said. He also asked for prayers for this new chapter in his life. “One day I was rescued from the streets, from addiction, from prison, and from many other places that do not belong to God. Once again, I chose to renounce my own will, the will of the flesh, to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” de Souza said. “It is time to be a servant, to empty oneself, and to learn from the One who is meek and humble,” he emphasized. Souza first gained attention for his appearance, with over 95 percent of his body covered by more than 170 tattoos. After converting to Christianity, he began gradually removing them—including tattoos on his face and other visible areas—with free support from a specialized studio, as a symbol of leaving his past behind and beginning a new chapter in life. Diario Cristiano reports that Souza describes this period as one of personal and spiritual restoration. “My dignity was restored. It’s not about me—it’s about Jesus,” he said, referring to his transformation after leaving addiction and homelessness. The report also notes that his early life was marked by vulnerability, abuse, and later involvement with drugs and criminal activity, which ultimately led to his arrest. His transformation began at a municipal shelter in Bagé, where an evangelism group invited him to attend church. Fifteen days later, he was baptized. Since then, he says he has left addiction behind and committed his life to faith. In interviews, Souza has said that his priority is no longer the image he once projected through his tattoos, but rather God’s calling on his life. He noted that his theological studies will be essential to his preparation and that he hopes to participate in missionary work and social outreach. He currently attends the Assembleia de Deus church in Bagé, a prominent evangelical denomination in Brazil, where he is actively involved in evangelism and social outreach as he prepares for theological training and future missionary work. His story has been shared in Christian media as a testimony of conversion and social reintegration. Originally published by Diario Cristiano, Christian Daily International's Spanish edition.

Love in popular culture can be little more than a faint illusion. Real love is less filtered and far more faithful. didesign/Envato Valentine’s Day arrives every year with remarkable self-confidence. It assumes love should be obvious, effortless, and permanently exciting. Cards suggest that if love is real, it will feel magical. And social media portrays that everyone else seems to be doing rather well, thank you very much. Real love, actually, is nothing like that. Real love is less filtered and far more faithful. Strip away the fantasy and you don’t lose romance, you discover the real version. And before we go any further, a word to anyone reading this without a Valentine... For many, that isn’t an easy place to be. Wanting companionship is not a failure or a lack of faith; it is part of being human. Please know this: your life is not on hold, you have not missed God’s timing and you are deeply loved by him. Jesus never treated singleness as something to be fixed. He met people with dignity, presence and compassion. If this season carries both hope and longing, God can hold both and he walks with you in it. You are seen, you are valued, and you are not alone. So what does love, actually—the real version—look like in everyday life? Here are five Christ-shaped Cs that help love grow before marriage, within marriage and in the hearts of those still waiting. 1. Christ at the center Real love works best when it is not at the center of our world. Real love works best when it is not at the center of our world—Jesus is. "Unless the LORD builds the house, the builders labor in vain." (Psalm 127:1 NIV) That verse isn’t about bricks and mortar; it’s about lives, homes, and relationships. I once asked a couple who had been married for over sixty years what sustained them. The wife smiled and said, "We didn’t always agree, but we always prayed." That’s romance as surrender. Love, actually, isn’t about finding the right person; it’s about becoming the right person in Christ. "Seek first the kingdom of God." (Matthew 6:33 NKJV) 2. Conversation that goes deep Real love talks and then listens. Real love talks and then listens. Not just about films, food and future holidays (important though they are), but about faith, fears, family, failure and the future. "The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out." (Proverbs 20:5 NIV) Love, actually, grows when we dare to be known, not just admired. Depth takes courage. Wisdom moves at a slower pace. 3. Consistency in the small things Real love is... formed by quiet faithfulness. Real love is rarely built by grand gestures. It is formed by quiet faithfulness. Turning up.Keeping your word.Speaking kindly when tired.Listening without reaching for your phone.