The Death of Evolution: Restoring Faith and Wonder in a World of Doubt

by Jim Nelson Black

This groundbreaking new book--- The Death of Restoring Faith and Wonder In A World of Doubt ---reveals how a growing number of scientists see faith and science as complementary, providing an inspirational reaffirmation of faith for you and for Christians the world over. For decades, Darwinian evolution has been taught in classrooms as gospel. But now, 150 years after the publication of Darwin's The Origin of Species, renowned scientists are acknowledging that evolution is not only theory but speculation that has led to false conclusions about creation, science, and culture. There is change in the wind. 'As a scientist, you grow to assume that science will answer everything and that religion is fictional. There are mysteries that science cannot explain ... and divine inspiration may be a rational explanation.' --Dr. Andrew Parker, Biologist, Oxford University The Death of Evolution is not a broadside polemic against Darwinism. Rather, it is an inspirational reaffirmation of faith that will restore your sense of wonder and awe.

176 pages, Hardcover

First published July 14, 2010

Reviews

[Anita Schweppe · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very sharable book.

[Tony Villatoro · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had to read it for a class this semester and wrote a paper summarizing it. It contains basic information on the compatibility of science and the Christian faith, some statistics, the history of the myth of evolution, and an introduction to Charles Darwin and his evolutionary theories. Sometimes it felt a bit biased, like he was arguing more in favor towards his side more than the other side, but then looking at the theories that don't have substantial proof is understandable why he didn't delve much into them. Here are some quotes:

"The scientist's pursuit of evidence critical inquiry, rather than posing a threat to faith, actually enhances it by advancing knowledge and increasing our sense of awe and wonder for the majesty of God's world." -43

"The notion that Charles Darwin returned from his adventures on the Galapagos Islands with a full-fledged Theory of the evolution is simply false." -62

"If the purpose of evolution is merely survival of the fittest, and virtue such as compassion, humility, and tolerance are meaningless and self-defeating. In such a world, might always makes right and victory belongs to the strong." -71

[Yosep · Rating 1 out of 5]

Everything in this book is a lie or an embrace of a gross misunderstanding. Believe whatever you want, but this book is pure B.S. The author is catering to a religious audience, and blatantly manipulates the reader. He attempts to blame the concept of evolution on genocide, foolishly and ignorantly claims that evolution defies the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics, and takes quotes of Charles Darwins' out of context. It is very frustrating that books like this written by people with high collegiate degrees get published when they do everything they can to express contempt for intellectualism and education.
Do not be fooled by this book!

[John Martindale · Rating 2 out of 5]

Nothing new or groundbreaking. This is primarily a brief summery of what others have said, the content and the quotes are ones that have been over used, they're the common talking points of IDers and Creationist. Though I do agree with plenty in the book, it seemed a bit shallow, I hope no evolutionist read this book, for it will make them think all the less of us Christians. But yeah, still its nice every now and then to hear a little pep talk, someone saying I am right and the other folks are idiots. I imagine that was the purpose of this book, it was meant to be for Christians, what Dawkin's book was for Atheist.