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A Case of Conscience

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Father Ruiz-Sanchez is a dedicated man--a priest who is also a scientist, and a scientist who is also a human being. He has found no insoluble conflicts in his beliefs or his ethics . . . until he is sent to Lithia. There he comes upon a race of aliens who are admirable in every way except for their total reliance on cold reason; they are incapable of faith or belief.

Confronted with a profound scientific riddle and ethical quandary, Father Ruiz-Sanchez soon finds himself torn between the teachings of his faith, the teachings of his science, and the inner promptings of his humanity. There is only one solution: He must accept an ancient and unforgivable heresy--and risk the futures of both worlds . . .

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  • ISBN-13: 9780345438355
  • ISBN-10: 0345438353
  • Publisher: Random House Worlds
  • Publish Date: September 2000
  • Dimensions: 8.52 x 5.48 x 0.68 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.72 pounds
  • Page Count: 256

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