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Coming to Peace With Science: Bridging the Worlds Between Faith and Biology By Darrel R. Falk ( InterVarsity Press )
Release Date: 2004-05
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Is a thoroughly Christian and biblically informed doctrine of creation compatible with widely held conclusions of modern science, especially biology?For Darrel R. Falk, this is not just an abstract question but one with which he has personally wrestled. A professor of biology, Falk brings together his biblically based understanding of creation and the most current research in biology. The result of his efforts to acknowledge the validity of science and the authority of Scripture is a new paradigm for relating the claims of science to the truths of Christianity. Written with the undergraduate student in mind, this book nonetheless will help anyone who is looking for a place to stand in the creation-evolution debate, fearful that they'll have to choose between intellectual integrity and the faith of the church. Calling for charitable discussions within the church, Falk shows how an original and ongoing interaction of God with creation is fully reconcilable with the kinds of development identified by current biological science.
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 Great read for those trying to reconcile science and faith.
This book among others afforded me the opportunity to get a grasp on the issue of science, more specifically evolution, and religion. I have been able to develop a greater love for my God and creator, and incorporate my belief of evolution into a harmonious understanding.
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Biological evolution - I finally get it! ( anthonylawson2 )
About 6 months prior to reading Dr. Falk's book I had come to reject young earth creationism. At that point I accepted old earth creationism as my default view, seeing that evolution was contrary to the Scriptures and to science (at least that's what I thought). After seeing the description for "Coming to Peace with Science" I decided to study the merits of evolution. After reading Falk's book I finally realized that the evidence was so overwhelming that I could no longer reject it. I am now thoroughly convinced that God used evolution as His method of creation.
I cannot recommend this book highly enough. If you are a young-earth or old-earth creationist, I suggest reading Falk's book with an open mind, seriously considering the arguments given.
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 Disappointing Lack of Rigor ( general750 )
This book is highly praised in Francis Collins' foreword, and I found Collins' own book The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief to be a wonderful and inspiring book. But "Coming to Peace with Science" was a big disappointment for me. I suspect it would be entertaining reading for a Dawkins fan because it fills most of its pages with material debunking any literal view of the Bible. I say "the Bible" rather than just "Genesis" because literal interpretations of other portions of scripture are also critiqued, such as Revelations' "four corners of the earth."
For the believer who is indeed seeking to make some intellectual peace with the massive evidence against overly literal readings of the bible regarding origins and certain natural phenomena, Falk doesn't provide much of value. Believers already know scripture, and those that pick up this book are likely looking for something more rigorous than quotes from scripture and appeals to faith. Collins' book, in contrast, comes from the perspective of a believer and a profound respect for scripture, but also shows the way toward consonance between faith and science from a scientific, rather than solely spiritual perspective.
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Helps Bridge the Gap
Like Darrel Falk, I am an evangelical Christian who is firmly convinced that God used evolution as his plan for creation. It is most helpful to have an author with his credentials discuss this subject headon in a straightforward manner. This book should be on the must read list for people who are honestly searching for the answer to the role of science and faith in their lives.
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 Once again ignoring the third choice ( whroberts )
While I applaud the efforts of the author to remain true to Christian faith and also to science, the third and best path has once again been ignored. Old-Earth creationism, as presented by people like Dr. Hugh Ross, who has both a doctorate in physics and astronomy, presents the best method of understanding the literal meaning of Genesis Chapter one. Before any young-earthers blow their stacks, they should REALLY undesrstand, in full, what Dr. Ross teaches and how his understanding of the Hebrew in Genesis is in full agreement with other parts of the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments. It is also in better agreement with both Christian and Jewish scholars throughout history. And Dr. Ross has also shown from the myriad of scientific evidence available, why evolution, as taught in the public schools, is impossible. A better book to read is "Creation and Time" by Dr. Hugh Ross, whose organization is called "Reasons to Believe". And Dr. Ross has people with doctorates in Biology on his staff.
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