Let There Be Light!: Nuclear Energy: A Christian Case

by Robert S Dutch, Kenneth Stewart (Foreword)

Have you ever wondered what it is like to work on a nuclear power plant? Robert Dutch worked in the UK's nuclear industry for many years as a scientist and then as a tutor at a nuclear training center. He also holds degrees in theology. Drawing upon his qualifications and experience Robert addresses the controversial issue of nuclear power from a Christian perspective. In contrast to a negative nuclear narrative often portrayed, he presents a positive nuclear narrative alongside other ways of generating electricity. Be prepared to be challenged to think seriously about nuclear's merits in providing clean, low-carbon electricity.

248 pages, Paperback

Published June 16, 2017

Reviews

[Maya Watson]

Seems like the author is uniquely qualified to address this subject, as he has both a theology degree and experience in the nuclear industry. His arguments—that “nuclear energy and radioactivity are a normal part of God’s creation in our universe,” anti-nuclear attitudes are generally not based in fact, and nuclear is an essential part of a sustainable energy transition—are extremely straightforward and accessible, so much so that this reads like an excerpt from a standardized test meant to assess logic or reading comprehension.

I am glad I read this. I think it is convincing and especially useful for people who have no background in the subject. Ultimately I just wish the “Christian case” part of the title had more bearing on the book itself (outside of name-dropping Christians that support nuclear or mentioning the obligation to love your neighbor by supporting the planet).