Beyond All Reasonable Doubt

Beyond All Reasonable Doubt is the story of the greatest puzzle of all time – whether there is, or is not, a Creative Force that many call God. Here, the author shows why mathematics, quantum theory, cosmology, genetics and other forms of science can neither prove nor disprove the reality of God. They all raise further open-ended questions.

The book clearly spells out the limiting territory of science and mathematics, delineates between normal and transcendental experiences, here we find that ‘something’ of the very heart of the divine mystery is laid bare. The book is vibrant with stories from the author’s own life experiences, weaving together profound aspects from his dialogue with leading scientists, philosophers, world religions and other traditions taking us into a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world which we inhabit.

After careful examination of the evidence, Dr Meredith concludes that neither “evolutionary” nor “sacred” information can ever be reliable enough to be the bedrock from which to start a quest to discover the reality of God. To conduct an experiment on the reality of God one must observe from inside the actual experiment. The ultimate basis of truth is “being” itself. He describes different orders of experiential proof using narrative and deduction. One class of experience inexorably points to the human mind having the ability to communicate with the transcendental. In deepening and exploring our own experiences we can find a language that does justice to both heart and mind.

Dr Meredith has a passion for truth… like some of the great philosophers of the past he finds some of his answers by reflecting on the very nature of mind… As someone with scientific training, he argues with crispness and vigour. But always intersperses this with deeply personal testimony. He has a notable feel for words, and readers will treasure some of the phrases he coins… it has something of the quality not only of an academic argument but of a work of spiritual guidance… a rare gift of imaginative evocation. His hospitality towards the other great religious traditions of the world is striking… a profoundly enriching work… a remarkable book.

Dr Rowan Williams
Archbishop of Canterbury (2003-2012)