Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution 1 [DVD-ROM]

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• DVD-ROM
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970742215
• ISBN-13: 978-0970742216
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,805,366 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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70 of 92 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good for casual infotainment. Not a lot of technical detail, April 20, 2005

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S. Sexton "Teach" (AR USA) - See all my reviews
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I am a teacher certified in both the life sciences and the physical sciences. Yes, I have done the homework. I've taken the classes, read the books, listened in-depth to both sides of the argument, done countless hours of extra-curricular research, and am firmly a believer in creation. I say this to let you know that I am not just some fool spouting his unfounded beliefs or ignorant opinions. I'm talking about when it comes to evolution. I once read a comment by an evolutionist saying something to the effect of "If you cannot understand this sentance '(he gave a fairly technical definition of heredity)' then you should stay out of the argument." Well, I understood what he was saying so I thought I had better get into the argument. Thus, here is my review.

This video is great for the creation newcomer or someone with only a casual interest in the topic. I enjoy it for its entertainment value, and it does have good information. However, if you're looking for very specific data or tightly stitched arguments, this DVD is more of a spring board. It will give you some places to go, but not the acctual detailed information. You might not want to take only the information in this video to a seasoned evolution debater.

29 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars We love it, May 19, 2005

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Classical Mom (The Left Coast) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution 1 (DVD-ROM)

Our son loves this DVD. It is presented really for children I think, although adults will enjoy the humor and the small bits of information about the creatures and how it is simply impossible that they could have evolved.

The man who gives the descriptions of the animals is a former evolutionist who was convinced of Intelligent Design by a close and careful study of various creatures using the "ideals" of evolution. What he found is what most Christians already know, there is no way that all these beautiful and wonderfully complex creatures could have just happened to get that way.

If you are looking for scientific argument or a lot of dry supposed facts, this is not the DVD for you. As I said at the beginning, this DVD is really for young children. It is taught at about a 2nd grade level.

50 of 70 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars First in a Great Series, June 26, 2005

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Tim Challies (Oakville, Ontario) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Incredible Creatures that Defy Evolution 1 (DVD-ROM)

"[W]hat can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse." So says the apostle Paul in the first chapter of his letter to the Romans. For the Christian, we see God's eternality and divinity displayed in all that He has made. We look at the world around us and know that design presupposes a Designer. But this is not clear to those who, by their worldview and their hatred of God, deny Him.

Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution I is the first in a series of DVDs presenting animals that have features which evolution simply cannot explain. It is hosted by David Hames and features commentary by Dr. Jobe Martin, a former evolutionist who is now a convinced creationist. Dr. Martin is a capable, charismatic speaker whose excitement is contagious as speaks about some animals we are all too familiar with, and some most of us have probably never heard of. The consistent theme is that each of these animals has body parts or functions that could not possibly have evolved over time. There is no such thing as a partial lung, a partial heart or a partial liver. And dead animals do not evolve.

Take the giraffe. The giraffe requires an incredibly powerful heart to pump blood against gravity all the way to the top of that long neck. But in order to drink the giraffe has to lower his head. Under normal circumstances this simple act would cause such a rush of blood to the head that the animal would immediately have an aneurysm and die. The powerful pump would cause such pressure that it would quite literally blow his brains out. But the giraffe has some special features that allow for this. But what happens if a lion suddenly approaches? We would expect that the giraffe would quickly raise his head, run two steps, and fall down in a feint for lack of blood to his head. As the lion began to eat him, the giraffe would be thinking that he really needs to evolve some way of combatting this. But dead animals do not evolve. God saw this eventuality and designed the giraffe in such a way that he can immediately normalize his blood pressure. This is only one of ten or twelve examples provided by Dr. Martin. Each one is explained simply and convincingly. Some will make you laugh, some will probably cause your jaw to drop, and all of them will cause you to appreciate God just a little bit more.

If I had to find an area where the DVD could do with improvement I would suggest that the presentation could benefit from more video and less photography. I have been spoiled by the amazing quality of video produced by National Geographic and many other studios, and would liked to have seen a little more video of that quality in Incredible Creatures That Defy Evolution I. Parenthetically, I will point out that further episodes in this series (reviews coming soon) address this concern.

I believe my five year old son enjoyed this presentation every bit as much as I did. It is ideal for the entire family. Watch it and I'm sure you will react the same way I did - with awe towards the Creator who made such a variety of creatures and designed each one with such detail and intricacy. He truly does reveal Himself through His Creation.

This video is not an apologetic for defending Creationism, but neither is it intended to be such. It simply and straightforwardly presents some incredible creatures which stand as evidence of God's power and divinity. It would make a perfect addition to a church, school or public library. And of course it would be a welcome addition to your personal library. Well-produced, informative and lots of fun, I highly recommend this DVD.