Gary A. (doublea1971) reviewed Origins: A Reformed Look at Creation, Design, and Evolution on + 8 more book reviews
An excellent primer on varying views within the Christian community of the three issues of the book title - Creation, Design, and Evolution.
The Haarsma's engage the reader from a scientific view, but also from the standpoint as believers concerned with the inability of scientists and Christians to communicate with one another. Both are well-versed and well-respected scientists, theologians and academians. These attributes give them an ability to present viewpoints without seeming overly biased (although on occasion they do reveal their personal viewpoints).
The book overall is a good read and introduces the reader to many of the pitfalls of each of the views of creation, as well as the arguments over intelligent design and whether "evolution" exists or not.
I recommend it for anyone who has no understanding of these topics (or a rudimentary one) and wants to learn more about the subjects. Book does a great job of giving extra resources for further reading.
The Haarsma's engage the reader from a scientific view, but also from the standpoint as believers concerned with the inability of scientists and Christians to communicate with one another. Both are well-versed and well-respected scientists, theologians and academians. These attributes give them an ability to present viewpoints without seeming overly biased (although on occasion they do reveal their personal viewpoints).
The book overall is a good read and introduces the reader to many of the pitfalls of each of the views of creation, as well as the arguments over intelligent design and whether "evolution" exists or not.
I recommend it for anyone who has no understanding of these topics (or a rudimentary one) and wants to learn more about the subjects. Book does a great job of giving extra resources for further reading.
