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The Faith of an Atheist

 10 to the 70th power.

If one were to count every atom, yes atom, in the universe this would be the number they would arrive at. Now consider that astrophysicist Hugh Ross has calculated the probability of another planet having all 122 life-supporting Anthropic constants at 10 to the 138th power.

For those looking for proof that Darwin will soon join the ranks of Marx, Hegel and Freud, I have two books to recommend.

  • I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist by Norman Geisler, PhD Philosophy - Loyola University. (Crossway Books; 2004)

    Don't be fooled by the title. Geisler's book is pure logic, engaging in a philosophical "rope-a-dope" with the likes of Kant, Ayer, Hume, Dawkins, Hawking, et al. Weaving logic and science, Geisler's non-pedantic style lucidly exposes the fallacies associated with those who disdain cosmology but embrace the theology of secular humanism. A sample of other subjects covered include:

    • Big Bang Theory
    • Expanding universe
    • Laws of Thermodynamics
    • Logical Positivism
    • Theory of Relativity
    • Principle of Empirical Verifiability
    • Cosmic Rebound Theory
    • Multiple Universe Theory
    • Anthropic Principle
    • Imaginary Time
    • Galaxy Seeds
    • Theory of Punctuated Equilibria

    Those who finish the book will have a new appreciation for the scope (no pun intended) of faith needed by those who still subscribe to Darwin's monkey business.

  • Icons of Evolution: Science or Myth? Why Much of What We Teach About Evolution is Wrong by Jonathan Wells, PhD Biology - Yale & Univ. of California - Berkeley. (Regnery; 2002)

    Wells' passes on the oft used fossil record approach against Darwinism, choosing instead to reason firmly within the confines of biology and molecular sciences. All evidence is buttressed with current scientific literature, easily recognized by those in the field. Anyone with an understanding of genetic expressions, mutations, DNA sequencing, and homology will particularly appreciate Wells' ability to expose the myths of "textbook" Darwinism.

    For unbiased collection librarians, both books are essential.

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