GOSHEN, N.Y., June 10, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Since the days of early civilization, humans have questioned their existence. Science and religion have battled throughout the centuries to offer explanations. Thomas Vaillancourt believes that truth can be found in the marriage of both, a concept he explores in Why x 2: Existential Questions Seen Through the Eyes of Science and Christianity (now available through AuthorHouse).
Vaillancourt feels that the church has alienated a number of people because it assumes an "adversarial relationship with science." Why x 2 sets out to show that science and religion are compatible and necessary for one's spiritual journey.
"Science and good Christian theology can be complementary and assume a symbiotic relationship as they answer very different kinds of questions. Science and religion are both necessary in order to understand the world around us and to integrate the human heart and mind," Vaillancourt says.
Why x 2 explores issues such as the vastness of the universe and human existence with equal support from both disciplines. Using layman's terms to explain complex physics, he expertly questions the theory of relativity, free will and the mind of God. Vaillancourt bypasses some common obstacles in church dogma to extract the "amazing truths and insights contained in the essence of Christianity". He then mixes those truths with basic science for a more complete picture of reality. With this in mind, he advocates the need for a second Reformation within the church.
A truly original compilation, Why x 2 drinks from two pools of knowledge that historically do not mix to deliver compelling answers to centuries old questions.
Vaillancourt has lived in New York for most of his life. His wife is an elementary teacher, and his son is a U.S. Marine currently stationed in Iraq. A graphic designer, he specializes in photo enhancement and restoration, Web site design and inspirational posters. His work can be viewed at www.PostersFromTheHeart.com and www.CrotonStamp.com. Why x 2 is his first book.
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