Finding Darwin's God
Finding Darwin's God
Kenneth R. Miller
Rollo Tomassi
An excellent book. - Rollo Tomassi
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Finding Darwin's God

Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Common Ground Between God and Evolution

Kenneth R. Miller
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Kenneth R. Miller
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In "Finding Darwin's God," Kenneth R. Miller embarks on a remarkable journey to reconcile the seemingly irreconcilable: the theory of evolution and the existence of a purposeful creator. This thought-provoking book delves deep into the heart of Darwin's revolutionary ideas, not to dispel them, but to unveil the profound sense of awe and wonder they inspire about the natural world and our place within it. With meticulous reasoning and a storyteller's flair, Miller argues that the mechanisms of evolution reveal a universe of intelligent design, not by undermining faith but by enriching it. Miller, a devout believer and an acclaimed biologist, challenges the extremes of both creationism and atheism, advocating for a middle ground where science and faith coexist harmoniously. Through a blend of passionate argument, personal anecdotes, and groundbreaking scientific insights, "Finding Darwin's God" emerges as a beacon of hope for anyone struggling to find a balance between faith and reason. It is a compelling invitation to view the world through a lens that embraces both the complexity of scientific discoveries and the mysteries of spiritual belief, asserting that, in the grand tapestry of existence, science and religion can lead us to the same profound truth.

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Released
1999
1 Jan
Length
338
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An excellent book. - Rollo Tomassi
It is high time that we grew up and left the Garden. We are indeed Eden’s children, yet it is time to place Genesis alongside the geocentric myth in the basket of stories that once, in a world of intellectual naivete, made helpful sense. As we walk through the gates, aware of the dazzling richness of the genuine biological world, there might even be a smile on the Creator’s face — that at long last His creatures have learned enough to understand His world as it truly is.
— Kenneth R. Miller, Finding Darwin's God

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