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Can You Believe in God and Evolution?: A Guide for the Perplexed
Named a 2007 Book of Distinction by the Sir John Templeton Foundation.
The special edition of this award winning book celebrates the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin.
Since, even before, the publication of Darwin's seminal work on evolution, science and religion have often been at odds. Even today culture wars continue to rage. How can I be faithful to God and fully enjoy the progress of science? Who is Charles Darwin and what did he actually say? Can you believe in God and evolution? Does teaching evolution corrupt our social values? How can you connect science and faith? Can science be a Christian vocation? So how can we interpret the creation story in the Bible?
Authors Ted Peters and Martinez Hewlett give a balanced discussion of the impact of evolution to help church leaders understand the values at stake. They make the convincing case that Christians can connect their faith in God with a scientific understanding of evolution with integrity.
The special edition of this award winning book celebrates the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin.
Since, even before, the publication of Darwin's seminal work on evolution, science and religion have often been at odds. Even today culture wars continue to rage. How can I be faithful to God and fully enjoy the progress of science? Who is Charles Darwin and what did he actually say? Can you believe in God and evolution? Does teaching evolution corrupt our social values? How can you connect science and faith? Can science be a Christian vocation? So how can we interpret the creation story in the Bible?
Authors Ted Peters and Martinez Hewlett give a balanced discussion of the impact of evolution to help church leaders understand the values at stake. They make the convincing case that Christians can connect their faith in God with a scientific understanding of evolution with integrity.
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145 pages, Paperback
First published May 18, 2006
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December 19, 2017
While not every one of their arguments was fully fleshed out due to the concise nature of this book, it is WELL worth reading. I gained an exponentially fuller understanding of the debate between evolution and creation - and why that debate really shouldn't exist. I thoroughly recommend this book to both scientists and theologians, but also to teachers, parents and students who have found themselves caught in the debate. If you are struggling with reconciling your faith with the scientific evidence of today's studies, read this book.
Another fantastic book covering this topic, but from a more philosophical and theological position, is Ask the Beasts by Elizabeth Johnson. Read that one after you finish this short, introductory book.
Another fantastic book covering this topic, but from a more philosophical and theological position, is Ask the Beasts by Elizabeth Johnson. Read that one after you finish this short, introductory book.
July 24, 2011
An excellent short summary from a perspective that affirms both evolutionary biology and Christian theism. I recommend it for anyone wanting a brief but comprehensive treatment of the topic.
September 19, 2015
TL;DR version of this book: yes.
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