Darwinian Religion: A Christian Discussion on Faith and Theory

by Keith Simpson

If you think Darwinism is only about biology, think again. Western schools and media promote Darwinian thinking, and Darwinian language fills our culture. But most Americans don’t believe. Are we dumb? Are we religious nuts? Or is something else going on? Maybe Americans are skeptical because Darwinian Champions act more like atheistic evangelists than dispassionate scientists. Maybe it’s because they tell us life is accidental and purposeless. Maybe it’s because we are coming to understand that Darwinism functions like religion. In Darwinian Religion, Keith Simpson shares his real-life conversations with Sam, a family friend and Darwinian believer. In an engaging way—and through completely different belief systems—their friendly interaction provides perspective to Darwinian history, evidence, and culture. Complex issues are simplified, and unexpected insights come to light when these guys get together.

132 pages, Paperback

First published April 24, 2013

About the author

(Cedric) Keith Simpson. British forensic scientist, head of department at Guy's Hospital, London 1962-72. His evidence sent John Haig (the acid bath murderer) and Neville Heath to the gallows. In 1965 he identified the first "battered baby" murder in England.

Author of:
Forty Years of Murder (1978)
The Mysteries of Life and Death (1979)
Sherlock Holmes on Medicine and Science (1983)

Reviews

[Christina Cowell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic breakdown of the the validity of evolution and creationism. Worth a read no matter where you land in the debate.

[Haven Hightower · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was an interesting read yet I felt the argument was based significantly on emotional grounds. Though alluded to on multiple occasions, the book never went into the topic of evolution in creationism. It's a good read for a creationist who wants to have their view reinforced, not a good read to convince a darwinist of creationism or to instruct a creationist in debate on the subject.