What Is Creation Science?

by Henry M. Morris, Gary E. Parker, Gary Parker

Book Overview

Two leading creation scientists provide conclusive evidence for intelligent design (an extremely popular topic today), and examine the major arguments used to support evolution. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0890510814
• Release Date: October 1987
• Publisher: Master Books
• Length: 331 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.8" x 5.5"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Intro Creation Science Book

I read this book in 1991, and it changed my entire mindset regarding evolution. Just that morning I laughed at my best friend because he thought Creationism was science. At the time, I waa a hardened evolutionist, and essentially athiest. But I made an agreement with him to study the matter and talk again. That afternoon, as I walked into the fourth floor of my University library to study, there was "What Is Creation Science" on the go-back shelf, right at eye level. Amazing coincidence. So I picked up the book, went into my private study room, and nine hours later, finished the book. I began reading it a staunch evolutionist with a great reputation in the biology department as a premier student of science. I finished this book a convinced creationist, and I have never wavered from that change. The most utterly convincing arguments for creation are in the geologic record. Amazing truths, just amazing stuff. "Hydraulic geologic shock" is a phrase from the book that I will remember until I die. Buy the book and read it. You'll love it. Plus, once you intellectually understand the creation arguments, everything seems to snap into focus. Things "make sense" regarding Genesis, time lines, age of earth. It radically changed my life for the better. Evolution is a pitiful joke. It's just utter nonsense, and most scientists who speak positively of evolution do so because they are paralyzed with fear of arguing against their peers. They are afraid to fair mindedly examine the evidence, because they want to be considered "smart" and part of the intellectual elite (which exists in their own mind). Plus, most scientists are unbelievers in God, Jesus Christ as diety, and the Bible in general. Evolution specifically does that to people. It denys God. Pride, then, is the enemy of great science, which is a damnable pity because we need the best answers we can get. Evolution is a virus in the scientific community that kills intellectual freedom to know the truth. Study creationism. Read the best arguments for creationism, and if you have the guts to say "This, if true, means a young earth and a creator", you will be on your way to a whole new life, I assure you. You'll look at everything with new eyes, and answers will jump out at you. Go. Do it. You will always be glad you did.

Very Compelling Book

Having been raised in the public school system from the 70's and into the early 80's, I was taught, as truth, the "theory" of evolution. As an adult I read this book and believe that it has made such a good case that I am now going back to school and desirous of learning everything I can on the subject. This book made me re-think all that I had been taught, and like the authors tell you to do, I am not just taking their word, I am delving deep into the subject. It has set me on a new path.My opinion would be that every family should read this book or one like it, look at all the evidence for both sides, and decide for themselves, but don't just buy the bill of goods they sell us in school. Evolution is a theory not a fact.

Creation model makes a whole lot more sense

Diehard followers of evolution usually condemn creation science because they say that it is based on religion, and should therefore be confined to the church. But this book argues for creation from a purely scientific angle, making no references whatsoever to the bible or anything religious or philosophical. It shows objectively that the creation model of the origin of man, the earth and the universe fits/predicts the evidences (the fossils, rock layers, etc) a whole lot better than the evolution model. And unlike evolution literature, it does not force the reader to adopt the creation model rightaway as an unquestionable fact, but simply asks that the reader read the book with an open mind and just "think about it". It therefore argues that people should be presented both sides of the story regarding origins and be allowed to judge and choose for themselves which model makes more sense. However, the book could do better with some proof reading and simpler English so that the scientific parts can be better understood by the layman.

Read This Book With An Open Mind

I received this book as a gift a few years ago. At the time I had no idea what Creation Science was or how it stacked up with Evolution on a scientific basis. I had spent my entire life learning about evolution in public schools. Learning isn't an accurate statement. I memorized what they told me, got the A, and moved on without thinking about it. Dr. Morris and Dr. Parker did a great job of showing me the scientific fallacy behind evolution. After reading this book and thinking about the evidence behind both sides, I found the assumptions behind Evolution to be preposterous. In fact, Evolution is such a stretch, it should not be taught in our public schools. Unfortunately, you can't prove, by scientific definitions, either case. Creation Science, however, is a much more comprehensive, methodical, and logical approach. Oh, by the way, I'm a Mechanical Engineer and fully grasp scientific theory and reasoning, formation and testing of hypotheses, and rational and object analysis. But don't take my word for it, read it yourself.

Recommended

This book provides an excellent contrast between the Evolution and Creation models for the origins of life, pointing out the major weaknesses of evolutionary theory (all versions of it). Effectively makes the case that the Creation model better fits the known data that has been accumulated in various fields of scientific study as well as the accepted laws of modern physics. The book sticks fairly closely to the scientific data while avoiding dogmatic theistic arguments of any particular theory about Creation (eg. Bible, etc.).