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Creation Rediscovered: Evolution & the Importance of the Origins Debate

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There are two fundamental but contradictory understandings of life and all physical reality from the point of view of their origins: Creation and Evolution. This book is primarily a study of Evolution, which carefully considers all basic aspects of that belief system - both "Natural Evolution" and Theistic Evolution." The author covers the basic question, the two basic Evolution theories, the concept of "Special Creation," the discoveries of science, the fossil record, genetics, entropy (the conservation of energy, etc.) the age of the universe, pointers to a Creator, the problems with "Theistic Evolution" and "Progressive Creation," and a number of other questions. The outcome is that there is not only no proof for Evolution, but that the proof from DNA shows that Evolution cannot occur! One of the great hallmarks of this important book is the author's discussion on the influence of Evolution on belief systems. He shows in the first part of the book that Evolution as a belief system is not only unfounded, but is contradicted at every turn by the scientific facts. AND YET Evolution forms the underlying belief structure of Nazism, Communism, Socialism, Existentialism, Humanism, and Modernism (the formally condemned heretical belief that is rife among today's Catholic clergy and hierarchy). Thus, many leading "isms" in todya's Church and world are based upon fundamental belief assumptions that are positively wrong! This book is pivotal for everyone today because it puts to rest once and for all the possibility for Evolution and it shows that we face the erroneous deductions and false policies of a host of deluded minds in both our Church and in our society. Not enought can be said for the impoortance of this book.

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Mr. Keane has explored numerous aspects of the Origins debate and has delved into some of the most important questions regarding the contoversey. While oriented toward Catholics and any other Christian believers in particular, this marvelous book is sound and pack-filled with captivating scientific evidence refuting the so-called theory of evolution while at the same time shedding light on scientific findings that give support for the Biblical account. Philoshopy and theoglogy are not discounted as invalid fields of knowledge; history and science show that materialism and naturalism are the belief systems that must be reconsidered. A fun and excellent read. A must read for any Catholic and a definite read for any true scientist who is not afraid of what nature may or may not tell him- it tells the truth; man may not.

This book explains how the main so-called 'mechanism of evolution', natural selection, can be shown to actually disprove the theory of evolution. For example, a bird's wings (or flying reptile's) have to be perfectly designed for them to function. A prototype wing, that couldn't really bring flight, would have no reason to be 'selected' for further development. In fact, it would make the animal more likely to be encumbered and a prey to other animals. According to the book, scientists are searching for some other mechanism of evolution, so far unsuccessfully. They cannot solve the riddle of proteins and DNA. Proteins are highly complex structures whose growth and development are controlled by DNA. But the formation of DNA itself requires proteins. Then how could proteins 'evolve' unless there was DNA present. But the DNA cannot develop unless proteins are present. Neither could come first because they both need each other. The book also talks about the mutation issue. At best only one in ten thousand genetic mutations is NOT harmful. Genetic changes due to mutations therefore could not account for an improvement in the species, but actually would cause it's decline, since negative carryovers far outweigh the positive. Finally the book explains why teaching evolution as a proven fact is dangerous, by showing that belief in evolution is a common denominator of Nazism, Communism, Secular Humanism, Existentialism and Modernism.

This book is an excellent book!! Gerard Keane covers every aspect and argument out there. He is very honest and I feel his book allows you the reader to make your own decisions about the Origins debate. It is a must read. I couldn't put it down. I can't say enough good things about it!

This book does a very good job of asking the right kinds of questions of science and of philosophic naturalism. Philosophic naturalism is clearly a dead end. It is in pursuing these kinds of questions that we are really able to come to truth. I applaud his efforts and endorse his godly and Christian concerns. For these he gets an A+. Now the real problem with this work is that like so many others in this same type of apologetic genre, he really confuses religious ideas with GOOD science. Good science is not Christian or anti-Christian. Good science is mans careful examination of Gods created world. Unfortunately there are clear and concise counter arguments for EVERY objection he brings up. Let me encourage any sincere truth seeker, to read the best works by both sides of the argument. In doing so you will expose yourself to the rich resources of the evolutionists. Many of those men are also godly and committed Christians, some of them are godless prideful atheists. But what we must truly consider is how good is their science. I would rather have an expert atheist heart surgeon do my heart transplant then a Bible believing, spirit filled, tithing, honest, Christian doctor. I have read several books which seem to debunk evolution and I felt that I had good apologetic evidence against this idea which seemed clearly anti-God. After being a very committed Christian for over 30 years, I recently began to read the best of the other side. Surprisingly they have answers to the many objections we conservative Christians have. Suggested readings:"Portraits of Creation" and "The Fourth Day" by Van Till. Also "Three Views on Creation and Evolution", published by Zondervan for a good well rounded introduction. Francis Collins in "The Language of God" is another good resource by the director of the Human Genome Project. Kenneth R Miller and Kenneth B Miller have written several good books. "Perspectives on an Evolving Creation" and "Only a Theory" are two of them. Please stop playing the game of I'm right they are wrong (played on both sides of the debate) and be God honoring enough, who like the Bereans studied to see if these things were so. We best honor God in this matter when we honor him with our WHOLE MIND heart and soul. Do not be lazy in your endeavors, God and truth are well worth it. Kenlll

"Creation Rediscovered" is a most impressive, extensively-documented defense of young-Earth creationism, combined with a theological/philosophical analysis designed to demonstrate forcefully how evolution is inconsistent with authentic revelation and to point out the immensely negative effects of evolution upon society. I have great sympathy for what its author seeks to accomplish in terms of defending true religion and protecting society from the dangers of atheistic naturalism.

In 1989, I devoted a sabbatical leave from Niagara University to investigation of many of the philosophical issues arising from the interface of evolutionary theory and religious revelation, especially with respect to the historicity of Adam and Eve as depicted in Genesis. For more than ten years, I examined these questions while working on a manuscript dealing with such issues as the biological species concept vs. the natural philosophical species concept, the philosophical possibility of evolution, the impact of ape-language studies on human uniqueness, the question of extraterrestrial life, the relation of paleoanthropological finds to human origins as depicted in Genesis, and many other topics. During that time, I read an earlier edition of "Creation Rediscovered" and a number of other scientific creationist works. For some time I judged that young-Earth creationism was sound science and that evolution was completely untenable.

Still, the more I read the scientific literature, the more I began to see equally impressive counterpoints to creationist arguments. Moreover, I came to realize that some form of descent with modification was not necessarily opposed to sound Scriptural interpretation. God's existence can be metaphysically proven as can the existence of a spiritual human soul. Naturalistic evolutionary theory is untenable because God does exist and can act directly upon His creation as He wishes. But that need not mean that some form of evolutionary process is not employed by God in the creative process. My manuscript was finally published as "Origin of the Human Species" (Editions Rodopi: 2001) and again in a second edition (Sapientia Press: 2003). My book shows how evolutionary theory can be compatible with authentic reading of Genesis, including affirming the reality of Adam and Eve as our first parents. It was endorsed by the late highly respected Catholic theologian John A. Hardon, S.J., and adheres to the Scriptural judgments of the 1909 Catholic Biblical Commission, thereby showing its consistency with traditional Christian teachings about human origins.

"Creation Rediscovered" represents well the scientific creationist viewpoint, and I would urge that it be read widely. Still, my own research convinces me that the science beneath young-Earth creationism can be challenged forcefully by conventional science. Moreover, we need recall that science itself has definite epistemological limitations which render tenuous its most speculative conclusions. I do not wish to condemn Gerard Keane's findings, since I sympathize with his evident desire to defend traditional Christian teaching and ward off the evils that have befallen humanity in the guise of naturalistic evolutionary doctrines. Still, my own research convinces me that evolutionary theory - provided it is not in the form of atheistic naturalism - can be consistent with traditional beliefs about human origins, even down to the details of Adam and Eve as found in the Book of Genesis. Authentic revelation and traditional Christian philosophy have nothing to fear from sound science.

This isn't a science book, its a religious book disguised as science. Anyone with some knowledge in a subject can present their distorted views in a positive light and prove that 1+1 doesn't equal 2. I've seen plenty of works like this. The only people who fall for it are those who are ignorant in the first place. If you have some knowledge of the subject you can quickly see through the malarkey.

Evolution does NOT have to be at odds with religion. Just accept the fact that god created the universe and all its physical laws. Earth is also his creation and it formed based on how he created the universe. Evolution from simple to complex scares some. Just accept it. God is a lot smarter than we are. We cant deny his laws because we are afraid of them or don't understand them.

Ignorance is not bliss. Learn.