I recently
read Origins of Life by Fazale Rana
and Hugh Ross (2014). Both authors are
research scientists - Rana a biochemist, Ross an astrophysicist. In this book,
FR and HR undertake a comprehensive review of the research dedicated to uncovering the beginnings of life on Earth.
Both authors
belong to Reasons to Believe (RTB), a Christian interdenominational organization
dedicated to providing research and instruction on how the words of the Bible
harmonize with the current findings of scientific research. As expected, the authors arrive at the
conclusion that life on Earth began as the handiwork of a Creator. What makes their work different from others I’ve
read along these lines is the detailed explanations, in scientific terms, of
the most current research. They dissect the
many competing theories of a naturalistic beginning of life on Earth, and provide analysis of the conclusions of each of the theories.
If you’re a
believer in Creationism or intelligent design, you might want to read this book
to see how the “other side” thinks. If
you’re a believer in naturalistic beginnings for life on Earth, you might want
to read this book to see how the “other side” thinks. If you’re undecided about what you believe
about the beginnings of life on Earth, you might want to read this book to see
how both sides think. If you’re ambivalent about the subject of the origins of life, don’t read this
book.
I’m glad I
did.
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