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Creation vs. Evolution: What Do the Latest Scientific Discoveries Reveal? (Examine the Evidence®)

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There isn't much to this "book" (more like a pamphlet). Its 48 pages covers the general arguments without going into much detail. I would say if you know nothing about the issue, its a good book to start with

Most of the content in this book is good in it's motive to try to convince the reader that creation will win the battle against evolution but the content itself is not so good. Mostly because it could have been written in an easier to understand way and there could have been more content about the evidence of the earth being young. The overwhelming evidence is not there mostly because the author endorses old-earth creationism, which is completely unbiblical. I would wholeheartedly recommend other great books on creation vs. evolution other than this one such as Unlocking the Mysteries of Creation by Dennis R. Peterson, Refuting Evolution by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, Scientific Creationism by Henry M. Morris, or In the Beginning by Walt Brown

This book demonstrates an amazing lack of understanding of the theory of evolution.

For a book that has 'examine the evidence' in the title, the fact that there is no examination of evidence in it at all is puzzling. Since it's under 50 (small) pages, on the otherhand, this is not suprising.

It contains very few references (16 are listed in the back), and for good reason... If you research his references you find that Muncaster is being (seemingly purposefully) misleading. For instance he mentions a statistical analysis by the molecular biologist, Harold Morowitz, that the random events required to create a single living cell are astronomical. Muncaster uses that as 'proof' that evolution couldn't have happened. He fails to mention that Morowitz is, in fact, an evolutionist. The statistic he calculated was in support the protocell theory of evolution, suggesting that life biogenesis was not a ridiculously unlikely collision of molecules into a fully assembled modern cell. Rather that it was a logical, step by step process of natural selection.

Almost the entire argumental thrust of this (overpriced) pamplet revolves around the statistical implausability of complex structures appearing by mere chance. Since the theory of evolution is not at all about complex structures appearing by pure chance, but about adaptions being selected by natural forces (the antithesis of chance), every argument that Muncaster makes against evolution is rendered pointless.

He makes many bold statements such as: "... most microbiologists, physicists, and experts in applied mathematics and statistics (who know about the findings) now reject evolution." But he gives nothing to support statements like this. No references, or quotes. Nothing. The microbiologists and physicists that he mentions, are evolutionists, by the way.

If you are interested in what the general gist of what the creationist arguments are, then this glosses over them pretty well without going into any substance (rather typical of all of the creationist information i've found so far). The same information and arguments are easily found scattered around the internet, pretty much verbatim, but this will give you a good place to know what to look for.

If you have opted to believe in creationism, and are looking for a good book to make you feel really clever for not believing in that 'idiotic theory of evolution'. Then this is would be a great book for you. However, you really ought to read *something* (i'd recommend Futuyna's 'Science on Trial') that at least gives some hint as to what the theory of evolution is all about. Don't expect to find that out from Muncaster, he apparently doesn't have a clue about it.

This is a nice booklet at a very reasonable price. It covers alot, and there were a few items that I wished had been covered a little more thoroughly, but all in all Mr. Muncaster did a very good job comparing the merits of creation vs. evolution (and yes, creation does win in this book!)

Creation vs. Evolution: What Do Current Scientific Discoveries Reveal? this superbly produced 135-minute DVD by Ralph O. Muncaster (founder and executive director of the Institute of Contemporary Christian Faith and established Christian author) deftly address the ongoing argument between the validity of creation over that of evolution. Painstakingly researched and knowledgeably presented from the perspective of a renowned Christian scholar, Creation vs. Evolution educates its viewers with respect to creationist supportive studies consisting of microbiology, physics, probability analysis, and cosmology. Enhanced with computer animations and illustrative graphics, Creation vs. Evolution is a thorough and well-produced documentation of creationist viewpoints and counterarguments, and is highly recommended to all students and leaders of the Christian faith dealing with the issues of creationism and intelligent design.

Provides an excellent summary of how science actually reinforces creation, and explains why most people are under the impression that science supports evolution.

Creation vs. Evolution: What Do Current Scientific Discoveries Reveal? this superbly produced 135-minute DVD by Ralph O. Muncaster (founder and executive director of the Institute of Contemporary Christian Faith and established Christian author) deftly address the ongoing argument between the validity of creation over that of evolution. Painstakingly researched and knowledgeably presented from the perspective of a renowned Christian scholar, Creation vs. Evolution educates its viewers with respect to creationist supportive studies consisting of microbiology, physics, probability analysis, and cosmology. Enhanced with computer animations and illustrative graphics, Creation vs. Evolution is a thorough and well-produced documentation of creationist viewpoints and counterarguments, and is highly recommended to all students and leaders of the Christian faith dealing with the issues of creationism and intelligent design.

I'm sorry Young-Earth Creationists---there's an extremely strong case for transphylogenic evolution. You people are so elementary in thinking and as a result, you put God into a box and thus atheists are immediately turned off by Christianity. If you would take the time to read the Torah in Hebrew, you'd see that there are evidences of evolution, ie. "Let the Earth bring forth" (translation) among other words and phrases that suggest the process. Besides, the creation account in Genesis is allegorical. If Moses taught the Jews that once there was this bacteria that evolved into different creatures, they would have laughed at him. This does not mean that the Torah is uninspired. But instead of automatically dismissing the Theistic Evolution and Day-Age theories, read about them, analyze them, see for yourself. I am telling you they are valid theories. Besides, Christianity can be proven factual even if you don't go into detail about creation. Fellow Christians, use your heads: they may be fallible, but that doesn't mean you have to be gullible.

I originally bought this book with the intention of using it as a refrence to a debate that i had to do for school. Upon recieving it, i realized, despite what the tite said, being, "Creation vs. Evolution" it was solely based on Creation. Not only was it completely one sided, however, rather than looking at th escientific aspects, Muncaster purely displays his undying and limitl love for God and Jesus Christ. This is all well and good, if you want to read about how god created the world and its all explainable and you are extremely gullable and incapable of higher level thought, however, Muncaster uses unclear examples in an attempt to further his beliefs and fails miserably.

I would not even give this book 1 star if given the choice, but rather somewhere between a 0 and a .25

We aren't in 5th grade anymore, Muncaster, best start supporting your evidence.

Highly recomended as a resourse of how not to write.

Creation vs. Evolution: What Do Current Scientific Discoveries Reveal? this superbly produced 135-minute DVD by Ralph O. Muncaster (founder and executive director of the Institute of Contemporary Christian Faith and established Christian author) deftly address the ongoing argument between the validity of creation over that of evolution. Painstakingly researched and knowledgeably presented from the perspective of a renowned Christian scholar, Creation vs. Evolution educates its viewers with respect to creationist supportive studies consisting of microbiology, physics, probability analysis, and cosmology. Enhanced with computer animations and illustrative graphics, Creation vs. Evolution is a thorough and well-produced documentation of creationist viewpoints and counterarguments, and is highly recommended to all students and leaders of the Christian faith dealing with the issues of creationism and intelligent design.