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J**O
Important questions, crucial answers
The Answers Book is a very important statement of the creationist perspective. It is the kind of book I have difficulty to stop reading. It provides many informed answers to frequently asked questions, and remains faithful to the biblical creation / curse / flood / Babel model, and this is its main virtue, at least for several reasons.Theologically, this is the only model that is able to make full sense of God's good creation, man's sin and sense of guilt, natural disasters,death as a result of sin, the various traditions of animal sacrifice, the promise of redemption, the life, death and physical ressurection of Jesus Christ, the promise of a new heaven and earth, with no suffering and death. All variants of evolutionary theism fail miserabily because they are not able to fit their scientific theories within a satisfatory theological framework.Scientifically, the above mentioned model fits well with observable facts, such as the lack of the predictable transitional forms in comtemporary fauna and flora, in the fossil record and in molecular biology, as as been pointed out by evolutionary theorists as Steven Jay Gould and Michael Denton, among many others. It also fits well with the observed inability of mutations and natural selection to increase information, as pointed out by authors such as Werner Gitt or Lee Spetner. It also fits well with the presence of irreducible complexity in nature and complex specified information, as pointed out by Michael Behe and William Dembski, and the resulting wild improbability of chance explanations. It also fits well with continental drift and ice age problems, that are still to be solved by uniformitarian models.Historically, the biblical model seems particularly relevant when it comes to deal with what more and more secular historians and archaeologists consider to be the black hole (Graham Hancock) of prehistoric historiography, dealing with the emergence of modern civilitations, of languages and races, the many reports of sightings of "dragons" throughout the history, the existence of hundreds of global flood traditions and existence of many cultural and architectural afinities (v.g. pyramid building) in many peoples scattered around the word.Evolutionists will probably hate this book, because they will realize that scientific creationism is not just about religion. in fact, some of the most compelling arguments are clearly scientific, although they remain free from naturalistic assumptions. I understand that to many people, particularly to those who have a naturalistic "forma mentis", acknowledging the truth of the Bible may be unthinkable. But it makes perfect sense to me, not just spiritually and morally, but also rationally and intelectually. Above all, it confronts us with our creator, with our sin and with our need of repentence and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.
M**E
A good survey
I'm a former evolutionist who went through a long period of study wrestling with some of the topics in this book. No book this size can hit all the bases, and this one needs update (the new version is 3 volumes, which has its own disadvantages), but it is essentially sufficient to rattle an open mind with some data and perspectives they sure won't here in the university setting (the most closed minded, intellectually homogenized place short of Mecca). It is written for a late high school or early college reader. It is the opening salvo in reaching someone really looking for Truth and coming out of the cloistered environment that evolutionists have created on the topic of origins. Kudos to Ken Ham and the people at Answers in Genesis for an honest book that doesn't treat the reader as a moron.
P**E
Unsatisfied
This was the third time I was given the wrong book. The pic was right online but I would receive a totally different book with a totally different cover.
J**6
Evolutionary and old-earth theories aren't the only explanation to fit the science!
A good book showing the perspective of Christian scientists on such issues as Creation, the Flood, the Ice Age, and dinosaurs. While the science behind these Christian theories is presented and can be complex at times, it isn't overwhelming. This book shows that modern science as it relates to trying to understand the past isn't the end-all clear evidence, but that both sides of the issues work within preconceived belief systems that influence interpretation of the science. Evolutionary and old-earth theories aren't the only explanations!
D**T
Great Resource
This book is a huge blessing to people of any age, but especially to young people. In a world in which evolution has become a god of it's own, this book helps people of faith find solid answers to why their faith is superior to the false god of evolution.
H**M
Answers You Always Wanted
So much research has gone into this book. If you're a teacher with students who live in this 'doubting' time, you need it. If you are wondering which 'creation' story is the real one, this will increase your faith. ("Without faith it is impossible to please God!")
R**K
Enjoyed Reading It
Very interesting book. I really enjoyed reading it.
K**O
Answers Book is excellent resource
This book gives educated scientific evidence for creation and helps increase understanding of the Bible. When it comes to matters of opinion, various viewpoints are shared.
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