What's With the Mutant in the Microscope: Stuff to Know When Science Says Your Uncle Is a Monkey [Paperback]

Kevin Johnson (Author), James R. White (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1999

They Say Your Uncle Was Fuzzy—Or Was He?

You’ve heard that the theory of evolution is a fact. The hot debates and gaping holes of Darwinian evolution rarely show up in science class. Instead you learn that along with Aunt Mabel and Cousin Verne, your family tree includes a swinging set of primates, some lunkheaded lizards, and even a singled-celled…well, cell. Talk about weird family reunions!

Most people choose biology over the Bible, science over Sunday school, goo over God. Got a good response? What’s With the Mutant in the Microscope? romps through the solid scientific reasons to believe God made your world. You’ll learn:

Why natural selection plus micro-mutations can’t produce huge change Where science gets its "facts" Why evolution becomes a religion —and biggest of all—

How the real facts of life demonstrate intelligent design. You can’t afford to ignore evolution’s best arguments—or the counter-argument of God’s awestriking handiwork. The award-winning team of biologist-apologist James White and bestselling youth author Kevin Johnson gives you the life-altering stuff you need to know when science says your uncle is a monkey.

Are you the product of dumb luck—Or God’s Design?

Editorial Reviews

Review

"White, biologist-apologist, and Johnson, best-selling youth author, make the evolution-creation debate enjoyable and almost easy to understand." -- Christian Library Journal, Fall 2000

About the Author

Kevin Johnson is the bestselling author of eighteen books for youth, including Can I Be a Christian Without Being Weird? and Catch the Wave. A full-time author and speaker, he served as senior editor for adult nonfiction at Bethany House Publishers and pastored a group of more than four hundred sixth through ninth graders at Elmbrook Church in metro Milwaukee. While his training includes an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary and a B.A. in English and Print Journalism from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, his current interests include cycling, guitar, and shortwave radio. Kevin and his wife, Lyn, live in Minnesota with their three children—Nate, Karin, and Elise.

James R. White is the author of several acclaimed books, including The King James Only Controversy and The Forgetten Trinity. He is an elder of the Phoenix Reformed Baptist Church, director of Alpha and Omega Ministries—a Christian apologetics organization, an adjunct professor with Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary, and a professor of apologetics with Columbia Evangelical Seminary. He and his family live in Phoenix.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House Publishers (October 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764221876
• ISBN-13: 978-0764221873
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,341,414 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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9 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great study resource about Creationism, April 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: What's With the Mutant in the Microscope: Stuff to Know When Science Says Your Uncle Is a Monkey (Paperback)

"What's with the Mutant in the Microscope?" by Kevin Johnson and James White is a small book with an obvious creationist stand point on evolution. The authors strive to give the reader that 'one reason' to think humans were created by God. While attempting to explain the DNA in a simplistic form, the use of humor keeps it light and not too scietific.
I would say that this book was written towards a teen audience. It seems that the style and layout is directed to the youth who can't stay scietific for too long and in one sitting.
I loved this book! Unlike some books, this one really felt complete at the end. There were no loose ends, and I felt like I truly knew and understood what they discussed. I would most certainly reccomend this book to a teen who feels unstable with the creationism beliefs. It is a great resource for strengtening your knowledge on this side of the evolution issue.

7 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars a little confusing, but really good, January 26, 2002

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This review is from: What's With the Mutant in the Microscope: Stuff to Know When Science Says Your Uncle Is a Monkey (Paperback)

This is a really good book - it explains HOW evolution is not possible, and doesn't say it just isn't possible with no scientific backing. So many people blindly follow evolution, saying that it goes along with scientific studies, but haven't explored it as an impossibility. Isn't that how you should go about an "experiment"? You should find all the possible ways that it is untrue, and try to prove your hypothesis false, NOT TRUE! The lame excuse that it doesn't accurately follow science is just defending something you've never really explored. Other than that, the book is a little confusing; the author's move at a quick pace, but they do include study questions to review what you've learned. They attempt to use "cool" language, but it only makes the authors look like they're trying to fit in. It is just a small annoyance, though. This book cannot be passed up!

8 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book for teens and adults alike, April 17, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: What's With the Mutant in the Microscope: Stuff to Know When Science Says Your Uncle Is a Monkey (Paperback)

This is a great book for anybody to read that has questionsconcerning Creationism vs Evolution. Using very complex arguements,with some simple explainations, this book will really help the reader to understand the flaws that are in the theory of Evolution. Sure, it can be goofy at times, but don't write it off, there are some very complex things in this book. One for all to read.