Biology Through the Eyes of Faith (Christian College Coalition Series)

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Summary: Not a good book for discussion
Review: This book might have appealed to me under different circumstances. It was required reading for "discussion" class I took and for this purpose it fell short. (I'm sure it wasn't designed for this) This book is terribly biased and even unfactual at times. Granted, Wright throws in terminology for all the different views (that part is factual) but he also has so many unfounded biases that it's hard to take him seriously. ("Is it not absolutely sinful that we who worship God so shut ourselves off from the creation in our cities and suburbs that we cannot even see God's works?") Does Wright think God only exists in rural nature? That's just one of several examples that lead me to this conclusion. I think this book is only good for learning terms - anything else, especially at a discussion level, is pointless.

Rating:
Summary: Not a good book for discussion
Review: This book might have appealed to me under different circumstances. It was required reading for "discussion" class I took and for this purpose it fell short. (I'm sure it wasn't designed for this) This book is terribly biased and even unfactual at times. Granted, Wright throws in terminology for all the different views (that part is factual) but he also has so many unfounded biases that it's hard to take him seriously. ("Is it not absolutely sinful that we who worship God so shut ourselves off from the creation in our cities and suburbs that we cannot even see God's works?") Does Wright think God only exists in rural nature? That's just one of several examples that lead me to this conclusion. I think this book is only good for learning terms - anything else, especially at a discussion level, is pointless.

Rating:
Summary: A critical book for any Christian who studies biology
Review: This book was balm to my soul. If you are caught between the Christian and scientific communities, you will find solace in this book. Dr Wright does an incredible job explaining different Christian perspectives on Scripture and origins. Somehow, he manages to explain each Christian viewpoint with respect even when he makes his personal view evident. More importantly, he shares the joy he finds in delighting in God's creation and seeing the qualities of God in the study of life. He extends this into how we as Christians should respond. We should of course praise God and be good stewards of creation.

Rating:
Summary: A critical book for any Christian who studies biology
Review: This book was balm to my soul. If you are caught between the Christian and scientific communities, you will find solace in this book. Dr Wright does an incredible job explaining different Christian perspectives on Scripture and origins. Somehow, he manages to explain each Christian viewpoint with respect even when he makes his personal view evident. More importantly, he shares the joy he finds in delighting in God's creation and seeing the qualities of God in the study of life. He extends this into how we as Christians should respond. We should of course praise God and be good stewards of creation.