Species of Origins: America's Search for a Creation Story

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Summary: Most helpful book in the entire field
Review: This is one of the only books in the emotionally charged field of creation-evolution that is fair to everyone. Most books in this field, like those of Richard Dawkins or Phillip Johnson, are nothing more than one-sided arguments for a particular viewpoint. The authors of this book have taken the time to read literally everybody and they summarize a vast sprectrum of ideas with clarity and balance. And they are good writers so the book is a pleasure to read.

The authors actually discuss 6 day creation respectfully and show why so many people like it. Instead of just heaping ridicule on creation, they help the reader understand why most Americans are attracted to it.

The best part though is when they have some fun with the extremist evolutionists. They call them "The Council of Despair" and quote their most nihilistic comments.

This is a good "first book" to read as it helps you see the whole controversy and then you can read further with their suggestions (they have a huge bibliography.) Or you can get the other books that Amazon always lists with it.