Stephen Webb

Stephen Webb is a well-known and respected author of multiple books on topics ranging from science and technology to history, philosophy, religion and personal growth. He is also an experienced speaker and writer, and has been featured in several popular media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Christian Science Monitor and The Huffington Post.

Born in 1939 in Wytheville, Virginia, Webb began his career as a sales rep for a producer of grape juice. In 1968, he became an editor for a publishing house in New York City, eventually becoming an executive editor and later President and Publisher of the company. During his time with the publisher, he wrote several books and articles and developed an interest in religion and philosophy.

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, Webb began to speak on spiritual and philosophical topics, eventually writing a regular column for The Wall Street Journal and numerous magazine articles. This led to the publication of his first book, To Life: Steps to Peace, Fulfillment and Joyful Living. Published in 1988, it was an exploration of the life-enhancing paths of Eastern contemplative traditions. The book earned some positive reviews and helped make his name known.

In the 1990s, Webb began to explore the scientific side of belief systems and wrote several books on the intersection of science and religion. One of his best-known works, If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens . . . Where Is Everybody?, was a survey of the scientific search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This book highlighted the possibility of extraterrestrial life and spawned a sequel, If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens . . . Fifty Solutions to the Fermi Paradox.

Webb is perhaps best known for his 2005 book "God vs. Darwin: The War Between Evolution and Creationism In The Classroom." Drawing upon both his scientific and philosophical backgrounds, he wrote a carefully researched book that powerfully argued for keeping faith and science separate in the classroom. The book won widespread praise and has become an influential work in the debate over the teaching of evolution in US schools.

Other notable works by Webb include The Universal Self, a philosophical exploration of personal identity, The Troubled Supernaturalist, an examination of why belief in a higher power has become increasingly popular among the younger generation, and Jesus on Mars: What Religion Can Learn From Science, a book that applies a scientific model to the study of religion and theology.

Throughout his career, Webb has earned many accolades, including the National Science Foundation Award for Science Education in 2000, the Virginia State Award for Science Writing in 2004, and the International Academy of Faith Award for Excellence in Membership Development in 2005.

In addition to his books and essays, Webb has also taught courses on topics such as Naturalistic Theology, Philosophy and Religion, Creationism, and Theology and "Big Think" at several universities, including Virginia Commonwealth University and the University of Malawi. He continues to speak around the world on the topics of science, religion, and personal growth, and is highly respected by both fans and critics of his work alike.