Curtis, Betsy 1917-2002 creator Giunta, John 1920-1970 text utu 2022 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Rebuttal" by Betsy Curtis is a science fiction novella written in the mid-20th century, specifically in the 1950s. The book offers a counterpoint to Arthur C. Clarke's story "The Star," delving into themes of faith, purpose, and the concept of immortality through a scientific lens. It grapples with deep philosophical questions regarding existence and the divine, all set against a backdrop of space exploration and human experience. The story follows Father Niccolo Molina, a pathologist at St. Luke's Hospital, who is tasked with understanding the mysterious illness afflicting Father Phillip Burt, a member of the ill-fated Phoenix Nebula expedition. As they engage in a profound dialogue, Father Phillip reveals his existential crisis stemming from the crew's discovery that the universe operates without a discernible plan or divine presence. Through their conversation, Father Niccolo argues that human consciousness interacts with individual cells in a fundamentally significant way, suggesting that the essence of life persists beyond physical death. Ultimately, this philosophical exploration leads to a miraculous healing for Father Phillip, who emerges with a renewed sense of purpose and faith as he reconnects with his fellow crew members. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Response to "The Star" by Arthur C. Clarke. Release date is 2022-02-21 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Originally published: United States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1956 Science fiction Short stories Christian life -- Fiction Physicians -- Fiction Diseases -- Fiction Priests -- Fiction Space travelers -- Fiction Star of Bethlehem -- Fiction PS United States: Royal Publications, Inc, 1956 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67455 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67455 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134546.0 67455