Published: Jan. 02, 2012
Words: 62,026 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9780985011109

Short description

For as long as man has contemplated the origin of the universe and the life within it, the search for answers has led some to religion in pursuit of a Creator, and others believe that science, especially Darwinian natural selection has all the answers. Divine Evolution reconciles the creationism account found in Genesis with evolutionist theory.

Extended description

For as long as man has contemplated the origin of the universe and the life within it, the search for answers has led some to religion in pursuit of a Creator, and others believe that science, especially Darwinian natural selection has all the answers. Divine Evolution represents the author’s attempt to reconcile the creationism account found in Genesis with the wealth of scientific evidence to explain life without supernaturally directed influence.

Not confined purely to religious writings or scientific textbooks, this book explores contemporary scientific evidence in support of evolution and the religious, spiritual, psychological and personal sources of information that might provide answers to the great existential questions of “Who am I?” and “How did I get here?”

Both atheists and religious people alike seek the answers to these questions. Rather than limiting the scope of the search to purely religious or purely secular sources, Divine Evolution presents an intri.. (Read more) For as long as man has contemplated the origin of the universe and the life within it, the search for answers has led some to religion in pursuit of a Creator, and others believe that science, especially Darwinian natural selection has all the answers. Divine Evolution represents the author’s attempt to reconcile the creationism account found in Genesis with the wealth of scientific evidence to explain life without supernaturally directed influence.

Not confined purely to religious writings or scientific textbooks, this book explores contemporary scientific evidence in support of evolution and the religious, spiritual, psychological and personal sources of information that might provide answers to the great existential questions of “Who am I?” and “How did I get here?”

Both atheists and religious people alike seek the answers to these questions. Rather than limiting the scope of the search to purely religious or purely secular sources, Divine Evolution presents an intriguing new perspective rationally developed after evaluating the physical evidence found in the fossil record, and more importantly what that evidence means. It also explores the psychological perspective of religious beliefs, and to see if any evidence exists in support for the supernatural.
(Less)

Tags

spirits, evolution, big bang, creationism, genesis, atheist, darwin, near death experience, nde, dawkins, nature of god, natural selection, speciation, abiogenesis

Available ebook reading formats

Single purchase gains access to all formats. How to download ebooks to e-reading devices and apps.

Format	Full Book	Sample First 20%
Online Reading (HTML, good for sampling in web browser)	Buy	View sample
Kindle (.mobi for Kindle devices and Kindle apps)	Buy	Download sample
Epub (Apple iPad/iBooks, Nook, Sony Reader, Kobo, and most e-reading apps including Stanza, Aldiko, Adobe Digital Editions, others)	Buy	Download sample
PDF (good for reading on PC, or for home printing)	Buy	No sample available
RTF (readable on most word processors)	Buy	No sample available
LRF (Use only for older model Sony Readers that don't support .epub)	Buy	Download sample
Palm Doc (PDB) (for Palm reading devices)	Buy	Download sample
Plain Text (download) (flexible, but lacks much formatting)	Buy	No sample available
Plain Text (view) (viewable as web page)	Buy	No sample available

Reviews

Log-in to write a Review   Log-in to add a Video Review

Review by: Warren Beatty on June 06, 2012 :
"Divine Evolution" is a hybrid theory of evolution that combines what Leonard knows personally about God and what he learned from science. It was written in response to Richard Dawkins' book "The God Delusion." Dawkins, a zoologist, wrote his book not as a defense of evolution, but as an attack on religion. "Divine Evolution" directly attacks Dawkins' assertion that God is a figment of our imagination.

It all started when Steven Colbert interview of Richard Dawkins, and Dawkins stated that cars, computers, and cell phones intelligently designed, but humans were not. That caused Leonard's head to figuratively explode.

Leonard introduces, and discusses at length, four different theories of evolution that are used interchangably: big bang theory, speciation, abiogenesis, and natural selection. He presents his personal God epiphany, his personal experiences with super-natural, unexplainable phenomena that may be God at work, and lends support for abiogenesis.

The thought I find most enlightening is his concept of "God days" in relation to evolution. "Divine Evolution" evaluates evidence found in fossils, and what that evidence means to evolution and God days.

"Divine Evolution" is well organized, well presented, well researched, and profusely end noted.

It is a very good and interesting read, very thought provoking for both the religion believer and non-believer.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Reason for report:
— Select a reason — Book is or contains spam Book infringes copyright Same content is published elsewhere with different author (for ex., by private-label rights) Duplicate Incomplete work (such as sample or serial) Should be marked adults-only Category is inappropriate Poorly formatted Nudity or other inappropriate content on cover Nudity or other inappropriate visual content in book Inappropriate erotica content Cover image is improper Content is inappropriate Other violation of Terms of Service Other reason not shown above.

Additional details: