Debating Darwin
Graeme Finlay / Stephen Patterson
2009 is the 150th anniversary of the publication of The Origin of Species and Christians continue to disagree about whether Darwinism should be baptised into our theology or rejected as anti-Christian. This book is aimed at Christians on both sides of the debate and hopes to further discussion.
In this book two distinct questions are under the
microscope:
Is Darwinism compatible with orthodox Christian
faith?


Does the scientific evidence support Darwinism?


The book begins with a simple explanation of the neo-Darwinian theory of evolution. Stephen Lloyd then opens the first debate by making a theological and biblical case against Darwinism.


He is met in battle by Graeme Finlay and Stephen Patterson who argue that Christian Scripture and theology are compatible with Darwinism.


Each set of authors then has a chance to respond to their opponents. In the second debate David Swift argues that whilst the science does support microevolution by natural selection it does not support macro-evolution.


In fact, he says, the science undermines neo-
Darwinian claims. Not so! says Graeme Finlay, who
argues that the latest work in genetics demonstrates
the truth of neo-Darwinism beyond reasonable doubt.


Swift and Finlay then interact with each other. This
book will not tell readers what to think but it will inform
the more intelligent debate.

ISBN: 9781842276198
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: PATERNOSTER PRESS - published 03/04/2009
Format: Paperback  

£8.99