Creation or evolution : do we have to choose?

Dr. Denis Alexander is a neuroscientist who believes passionately in both the biblical doctrine of creation and the coherence of evolutionary theory. His book draws on the latest genetic research. What do we mean by creation and evolution? What are the common scientific objections to evolution? Is evolution atheistic? Who were Adam and Eve? Can the concept of the Fall be reconciled with evolutionary theory? How could a God of love create a world where animals kill each other? What about intelligent design? The author concludes that the question in the title is a false dichotomy: we do not need to choose, since both are true. 'Nature is what God does' - Augustine. This new edition takes account of the most recent scientific and theological developments and responds to critiques of the first edition. Creation or Evolution helps you make sense of the complex common ground between the biblical doctrine of creation and the scientific evidence behind the theory of evolutionary. With the guidance of neuroscientist Denis Alexander - a passionate believer in both the Bible and science, you can build a fully integrated understanding of the tricky questions that have divided so many for too long. This book combines the latest genetic research with an exploration of what we mean by creation and evolution to overcome the common scientific and religious objections to each. He addresses the argument that evolution is atheistic and discovers who Adam and Eve really were. An enthusiast for both the biblical and scientific contributions to our understanding of God and creation, he shows how the concept of The Fall be reconciled with evolutionary theory. Finally he asks the big question: how could a God of love create a world where people kill each other and inflict so much suffering? Read Creation or Evolution and you will discover that maybe you don't have to choose. And you will have the arguments and responses to help others overcome their objections to biblical faith without abandoning the scientific facts. Content: What do we mean by creation? -- The biblical doctrine of creation -- What do we mean by evolution?: Dating, DNA and genes -- What do we mean by evolution?: Natural selection and reproductive success -- What do we mean by evolution?: Speciation, fossils and the question of information -- Objections to evolution -- What about Genesis? -- Evolutionary creationism -- Who were Adam and Eve?: The background -- Who were Adam and Eve?: Genesis and science in conversation -- Evolution and the biblical understanding of death -- Evolution and the Fall -- Evolution, natural evil and the theodicy question -- Intelligent design and creation's order -- Evolution--intelligent and designed? -- The origin of life. Builds an integrated position between the biblical doctrine of creation and evolutionary theory. Updated edition.