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Questioning Evolution
The theory of evolution has become well accepted in The United States. I was impressed by it during my college days where I majored in Biology. But, even then, I knew that it contradicted what I learned in my youth about religion. It didn’t confuse me for many years because I just compartmentalized my life into basically two categories: the world of God and religion and the world of science. But in my mature years I began to realize I should not divide my world view that way. There is only one truth. I should recognize the truth in everything. So I started composing essays where I debated the pro and cons of both positions for about twelve years and posted my essays on The Internet. I gradually came to the conclusion that Evolution, although it is a good way to understand how species gradually chance with time, it is absolutely bogus when it tries to argue that is no God, not even an intelligent agent of any kind behind the real world. Finally I put most of my essays together in my book “Questioning Evolution.”
What convinced me is, even though physical matter does exhibit evolutionary change through time, the laws of nature governing that evolution do not change. They are uniform and exact whenever they operate and wherever they operate all through the entire universe and all through time. These laws are not physical objects that are composed of mass and have weight. They are more like spiritual things.
Before trying to market my book, I sought evaluation by people who review books. Here are what some of they had to say:
Diane Donovan of Midwest Book Reviews in California says:
“William's essays apply physics and spirituality with an eye to exploring and explaining contrasting belief systems and approaches to both. He also succinctly outlines the differences between different, seemingly-opposite perceptions and why it's important to consider them both as valid. ‘There are two worlds I am immersed in: the physical world and the spiritual world. I need to come to terms with both worlds. One can be investigated through observation and experimentation; the other can only be approached through faith in the testimony of someone who knows.’"
“These introductory passages lay the groundwork for essays which range from a consideration of what is faulty about Darwinist thinking to human choices involved in going to Hell, the existence of extraterrestrial beings and their place in God's plan, a simpler perspective on what constitutes good and evil, and the hurdles of pride in a personal relationship with God.”
“Williams provides many thought-provoking insights that move from scientific discussion to an analysis of the mechanics of belief. Therefore, Questioning Evolution is a thought-provoking read best served up in religious settings not just to teens; but to a mixed group of adult and teen thinkers who will find in this collection a solid foundation for debates and personal analysis.”
“It cements its approach with author perspectives and insights to lend a personal touch needed not just for acceptance of its concepts, but how they can be digested and analyzed. The wide-reaching topics in these essays will surprise those who anticipated a survey centered on evolution; but the process is clearly more complex than a singular perspective about what constitutes evolution, embracing many different interpretations and approaches.”
“The heart of the discussion lies in what can be accepted on faith alone. Adult and teen audiences alike will find much to reflect upon, here.”
Quinto writing for On Line Book Club had this to say:
“The mainstay of human thought, Creation or Evolution, is covered in an extraordinary fashion in Maurice A. Williams' book, Questioning Evolution. As a child he was taught creation and later in maturity, he became, in his own words, ‘very impressed with science and the gifted and well-educated men of science.’ Maurice's book, then, is simply a compilation of the short essays, all 133 of them, he posted over the internet during a twelve-year period of self-discovery. What makes them extraordinary is the level of variegation of topics covered in this medium sized book.”
“Given the wide range of themes arising out of the two mentioned above, creation or evolution, the book has a comprehensive index at the end, pointing to the reader where to find what. What worked for me was the fact that I could really begin reading anywhere as they are mostly randomly arranged. And besides, some themes covered in one essay are repeated elsewhere in the book, albeit under different headlines; for example, essay nine, "Evolution versus Intelligent design", covers the same themes as essay twenty, "Evolution versus Creationism", and even a subsequent one, "Intelligence". These essays present many scientists' view that the universe was not created by anyone - it happened by pure chance, and all living forms simply evolved over long periods of time. The Creationists' view, on the ...
What convinced me is, even though physical matter does exhibit evolutionary change through time, the laws of nature governing that evolution do not change. They are uniform and exact whenever they operate and wherever they operate all through the entire universe and all through time. These laws are not physical objects that are composed of mass and have weight. They are more like spiritual things.
Before trying to market my book, I sought evaluation by people who review books. Here are what some of they had to say:
Diane Donovan of Midwest Book Reviews in California says:
“William's essays apply physics and spirituality with an eye to exploring and explaining contrasting belief systems and approaches to both. He also succinctly outlines the differences between different, seemingly-opposite perceptions and why it's important to consider them both as valid. ‘There are two worlds I am immersed in: the physical world and the spiritual world. I need to come to terms with both worlds. One can be investigated through observation and experimentation; the other can only be approached through faith in the testimony of someone who knows.’"
“These introductory passages lay the groundwork for essays which range from a consideration of what is faulty about Darwinist thinking to human choices involved in going to Hell, the existence of extraterrestrial beings and their place in God's plan, a simpler perspective on what constitutes good and evil, and the hurdles of pride in a personal relationship with God.”
“Williams provides many thought-provoking insights that move from scientific discussion to an analysis of the mechanics of belief. Therefore, Questioning Evolution is a thought-provoking read best served up in religious settings not just to teens; but to a mixed group of adult and teen thinkers who will find in this collection a solid foundation for debates and personal analysis.”
“It cements its approach with author perspectives and insights to lend a personal touch needed not just for acceptance of its concepts, but how they can be digested and analyzed. The wide-reaching topics in these essays will surprise those who anticipated a survey centered on evolution; but the process is clearly more complex than a singular perspective about what constitutes evolution, embracing many different interpretations and approaches.”
“The heart of the discussion lies in what can be accepted on faith alone. Adult and teen audiences alike will find much to reflect upon, here.”
Quinto writing for On Line Book Club had this to say:
“The mainstay of human thought, Creation or Evolution, is covered in an extraordinary fashion in Maurice A. Williams' book, Questioning Evolution. As a child he was taught creation and later in maturity, he became, in his own words, ‘very impressed with science and the gifted and well-educated men of science.’ Maurice's book, then, is simply a compilation of the short essays, all 133 of them, he posted over the internet during a twelve-year period of self-discovery. What makes them extraordinary is the level of variegation of topics covered in this medium sized book.”
“Given the wide range of themes arising out of the two mentioned above, creation or evolution, the book has a comprehensive index at the end, pointing to the reader where to find what. What worked for me was the fact that I could really begin reading anywhere as they are mostly randomly arranged. And besides, some themes covered in one essay are repeated elsewhere in the book, albeit under different headlines; for example, essay nine, "Evolution versus Intelligent design", covers the same themes as essay twenty, "Evolution versus Creationism", and even a subsequent one, "Intelligence". These essays present many scientists' view that the universe was not created by anyone - it happened by pure chance, and all living forms simply evolved over long periods of time. The Creationists' view, on the ...
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Maurice A. Williams
8 books16 followersI am eighty-seven years old and am retired. I worked fifty years for a heavy equipment manufacturer making extruders for the animal feeds industry, mechanical screw presses and solvent extractors for the oilseed industries and dewatering equipment for the synthetic rubber industry. Our machines were sold all over the world.
I wound up as Director of Research and Development and traveled to many countries starting up and troubleshooting our equipment in customer plants. In my line of work, I wrote many journal articles and contributed chapters to several technical books, like Bailey’s Industrial Oils and Fats. I am married, have four children and six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. I also posted many book reviews of popular books on The Internet.
In my youth, after I had finished high school, I joined the Air Force in 1950, and was given a small pocket-sized New Testament and, having little else to do; I wound up being fascinated by the imagery in Revelation. I never lost that fascination. I also came across Immanuel Velikovsky’s Worlds in Collision in the airbase library. I think that book launched me into a lifelong curiosity to find out if any of what he wrote is actually true. I read all of Velikovsky’s books and many books by other scientists, including those critical of Velikovsky, like Carl Sagan.
When I got out of the Air Force, I went to college and earned a bachelor’s degree in Natural Science. Later, during my mature years, I had a conversion experience and wound up trying to work out the contradictions between my scientific aspirations and my newly rediscovered Christian roots. It was a long journey for me, and I eventually wrote several books about my experiences.
I am honored to be one of the Goodreads Authors. I hope you find my books interesting.
I wound up as Director of Research and Development and traveled to many countries starting up and troubleshooting our equipment in customer plants. In my line of work, I wrote many journal articles and contributed chapters to several technical books, like Bailey’s Industrial Oils and Fats. I am married, have four children and six grandchildren and three great grandchildren. I also posted many book reviews of popular books on The Internet.
In my youth, after I had finished high school, I joined the Air Force in 1950, and was given a small pocket-sized New Testament and, having little else to do; I wound up being fascinated by the imagery in Revelation. I never lost that fascination. I also came across Immanuel Velikovsky’s Worlds in Collision in the airbase library. I think that book launched me into a lifelong curiosity to find out if any of what he wrote is actually true. I read all of Velikovsky’s books and many books by other scientists, including those critical of Velikovsky, like Carl Sagan.
When I got out of the Air Force, I went to college and earned a bachelor’s degree in Natural Science. Later, during my mature years, I had a conversion experience and wound up trying to work out the contradictions between my scientific aspirations and my newly rediscovered Christian roots. It was a long journey for me, and I eventually wrote several books about my experiences.
I am honored to be one of the Goodreads Authors. I hope you find my books interesting.
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December 17, 2019
In his book Questioning Evolution author Maurice A. Williams addresses the thoughts that many people have had ever since Darwin proposed his theory of evolution, which says that God doesn’t exist. He does not come across in an argumentative fashion, but in a metaphysical way defining his personal views of reality and our understanding it. The author wrote 133 essays over a twelve year period pondering evolution versus creation. In each essay he is fair in sharing on both entities.
Williams states, “There are two worlds I am immersed in: the physical world and the spiritual world. I need to come to terms with both worlds. One can be investigated through observation and experimentation; the other can only be approached through faith in the testimony of someone who knows.” From his childhood Biblical training, he learned about God and what scripture says about the revelations of God. As he grew older he learned contradicting concepts of evolution through his schooling. Having an understanding of the Christian faith, he recognized that God had a revelation founded on love for humankind and the driving force of his personal relationship with God. For many there may be conflicting thoughts when weighing what one cannot see versus what one believes can be scientifically proven.
What I find most compelling in one of his essays is that Williams reminds readers that if we believe that God created us with free will then we have the opportunity to choose to believe in Darwinism or we can have faith in a supernatural God who also created us with a purpose. Williams admits that the world’s influence had caused him to have conflicting thoughts on this very topic. At one point in his book the author concludes that “God had already created spiritual beings, something the scientific community cannot verify because science does not deal with spiritual things.”
This book shares thought provoking observations on a largely debated topic. He carefully states scientific theory and presents his spiritual views without judgment. It would be a helpful read for someone who is struggling to understand the opposing views on how our universe was created.
Williams states, “There are two worlds I am immersed in: the physical world and the spiritual world. I need to come to terms with both worlds. One can be investigated through observation and experimentation; the other can only be approached through faith in the testimony of someone who knows.” From his childhood Biblical training, he learned about God and what scripture says about the revelations of God. As he grew older he learned contradicting concepts of evolution through his schooling. Having an understanding of the Christian faith, he recognized that God had a revelation founded on love for humankind and the driving force of his personal relationship with God. For many there may be conflicting thoughts when weighing what one cannot see versus what one believes can be scientifically proven.
What I find most compelling in one of his essays is that Williams reminds readers that if we believe that God created us with free will then we have the opportunity to choose to believe in Darwinism or we can have faith in a supernatural God who also created us with a purpose. Williams admits that the world’s influence had caused him to have conflicting thoughts on this very topic. At one point in his book the author concludes that “God had already created spiritual beings, something the scientific community cannot verify because science does not deal with spiritual things.”
This book shares thought provoking observations on a largely debated topic. He carefully states scientific theory and presents his spiritual views without judgment. It would be a helpful read for someone who is struggling to understand the opposing views on how our universe was created.
January 9, 2020
I think the author does a great job of raising questions and providing his insight into the topic of A Creator vs Evolution. I myself, a Christian, ponder this question on a daily basis searching for the truth. I greatly appreciate his informative insights into the question, and found it comforting someone else struggles internally with the search for an answer.
I found this book to be best consumed by reading a section and contemplating the authors perspective before reading on to the next. He admits the project started as a series of essays over time, and that is how the reader should perceive it (as I see it).
The author does a fine job of approaching the topic from various angles, while using biblical references to back up his arguments. I did find he references the same biblical statements consistently, but each time it was to attack the argument from a different angle.
I really enjoyed this book and found the author’s insights to be well based and thought provoking. The author is obviously better versed in the bible that I am, and I enjoyed his emotional/ spiritual dedication to his beliefs.
As is true with most conversation and debates on this topic, I didn’t find my own answer. But I definitely appreciate the perspective and insights he provided. Aside from a few possible grammatical errors (which can be accepted as perspective), I found nothing but sound arguments as to the argument of God as the Creator vs Evolution.
Although I didn’t find “Proof” in the authors arguments, I did find he make strong arguments as to God as the creator vs Evolution. But as science progresses and more questions are raised, I look forward to many more philosophical arguments and discussions on this topic.
I found this book to be best consumed by reading a section and contemplating the authors perspective before reading on to the next. He admits the project started as a series of essays over time, and that is how the reader should perceive it (as I see it).
The author does a fine job of approaching the topic from various angles, while using biblical references to back up his arguments. I did find he references the same biblical statements consistently, but each time it was to attack the argument from a different angle.
I really enjoyed this book and found the author’s insights to be well based and thought provoking. The author is obviously better versed in the bible that I am, and I enjoyed his emotional/ spiritual dedication to his beliefs.
As is true with most conversation and debates on this topic, I didn’t find my own answer. But I definitely appreciate the perspective and insights he provided. Aside from a few possible grammatical errors (which can be accepted as perspective), I found nothing but sound arguments as to the argument of God as the Creator vs Evolution.
Although I didn’t find “Proof” in the authors arguments, I did find he make strong arguments as to God as the creator vs Evolution. But as science progresses and more questions are raised, I look forward to many more philosophical arguments and discussions on this topic.
February 20, 2020
I love books that make you challenge your own view of the world around you, and Maurice's book does just that. While he doesn't deny the existence of God, and in fact makes his stance on God very clear throughout the book, he does a wonderful job of making you question everything else regarding how we advance not just as a species but ourselves.
One of my favorite points was when he discusses the "flaws" in the human body, and why weren't we made "perfect" and without ability to come down with diseases. The answer really struck me. "Because God wants it that way". A great point of thought. I've always thought of the source of many of our religion-based ills as coming from what was little more than someone with severe control issues. What if there was no malevolent-ness or benevolent-ness? What if existence just IS?
"What I feel is the best line in the book was "Lucifer was created good, and out of good he chose evil. I was created already compromised by evil, but out of evil I have the opportunity to choose good." It's not every day that I get whalloped by a profound statement, but that one really made me sit back and go "Wow" because then it doesn't matter what religion you do or do not believe in. If you see yourself as born with evil/sin/etc, and from that instead of being bad, you CHOOSE to become good, is that not the goal of most organized religion? (To be good to go to Heaven, or to be good to gain Enlightenment, etc)
While I may not share the same theistic beliefs as the author, I do have a genuine appreciation for his writing. I do love to study theology and this book is definitely one that students of faith - both in practice and in science - should take a look at and consider carefully.
One of my favorite points was when he discusses the "flaws" in the human body, and why weren't we made "perfect" and without ability to come down with diseases. The answer really struck me. "Because God wants it that way". A great point of thought. I've always thought of the source of many of our religion-based ills as coming from what was little more than someone with severe control issues. What if there was no malevolent-ness or benevolent-ness? What if existence just IS?
"What I feel is the best line in the book was "Lucifer was created good, and out of good he chose evil. I was created already compromised by evil, but out of evil I have the opportunity to choose good." It's not every day that I get whalloped by a profound statement, but that one really made me sit back and go "Wow" because then it doesn't matter what religion you do or do not believe in. If you see yourself as born with evil/sin/etc, and from that instead of being bad, you CHOOSE to become good, is that not the goal of most organized religion? (To be good to go to Heaven, or to be good to gain Enlightenment, etc)
While I may not share the same theistic beliefs as the author, I do have a genuine appreciation for his writing. I do love to study theology and this book is definitely one that students of faith - both in practice and in science - should take a look at and consider carefully.
December 23, 2019
From the very beginning, this book drew me in and grabbed my attention. Being a spiritual but not religious person, it made me think on a lot of things. It has a lot of religious aspects, some of which I did not understand being of a non-religious type person, but that just made me like the book even more since it explained a lot of that stuff. Which made me comprehend it. It explained some of the evolution stuff so that even I could understand it and, much as I did very well in high school science classes, some evolution explanations escape me, it is a complex subject, to say the least, to understand. But having said all of that I would still love this book.
I have purchased the kindle edition but I will definitely be buying the paperback version as well.
It has 130 chapters, and that sounds like a lot, but it isn't, they are short chapters and explain a little in each one. The writer shares his spiritual views on all of the chapters involved, it is his opinions on these subject matters. The book makes you ask "what if this ?" and "what if that ?", it is very mind opening it every way. You definitely have to finish the whole book, not just read a few pages or a few chapters and say "Nah, don't like this book", it makes you think on every scientific subject written, this writer just seems to psychologize it, but there's nothing wrong with that if you are open minded to all of the God-like and science-like information out there.
I would highly recommend this book and most definitely give it a 5 star rating, if i could give a higher one I would.
Hope to read more from this writer.
I have purchased the kindle edition but I will definitely be buying the paperback version as well.
It has 130 chapters, and that sounds like a lot, but it isn't, they are short chapters and explain a little in each one. The writer shares his spiritual views on all of the chapters involved, it is his opinions on these subject matters. The book makes you ask "what if this ?" and "what if that ?", it is very mind opening it every way. You definitely have to finish the whole book, not just read a few pages or a few chapters and say "Nah, don't like this book", it makes you think on every scientific subject written, this writer just seems to psychologize it, but there's nothing wrong with that if you are open minded to all of the God-like and science-like information out there.
I would highly recommend this book and most definitely give it a 5 star rating, if i could give a higher one I would.
Hope to read more from this writer.
December 17, 2019
This book was absolutely delicious! I am a tremendously huge fan for discussions on the topic of the great divine, so this novel was right up my alley! Questioning Evolution is a must read for anyone who has questions regarding evolution or even concerning god for that matter. The novel touched on such a variety of topics that are commonly brought up when it pertains to evolution and god. Ranging from Darwinism to good and evil, faith, nature’s intelligence. Juicy!! I loved how there was more than one perspective presented. Most importantly, how the author presented those multiple perspectives to the audience. Bravo!! A novel that will definitely have the reader thinking deeply. I would highly recommend this as a group reading, or like a book club novel! I would have to say my absolutely favorite part of the book, was all of it! Lol! Every chapter literally had a topic where I paused closed and locked my phone and sat and thought about what I just read! I’m pretty sure I will reread this novel a couple of times, so as to catch everything! I would love to discuss with the author the topic of “Free Will”. To me, I feel I struggle with this concept a great deal, not so much as pertaining to choose to follow the divine, (I felt the author hit on that greatly in the chapter “Choice”), but more so in regards to living life and the decisions we as humans make that affect our lives. Last but not least, I found it quite amusing that the author ended with Santa clause .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2019
If you are interested in thought-provoking evidence towards the existence of God, I recommend this book, Questioning Evolution. The main theme in his essays is "Trust in God, because he made everything." So the slow mutation of animals of over time? Of course that happened! But if you believe in God, you understand that He created everything, and knew about it all from the get-go. Similar to how humans are only 3 seconds on this earth, God's time is infinite.
I see this book as a must-have for Christian parents and teachers. The book is divided into quick, digestible essays that are great to for discussion. There are many recurring themes throughout the novel, and there are strong opinions peppered throughout the book regarding Good and Evil, abortion rights, and free will. If you have ever had any doubts or confusion regarding certain common phrases in prayers, this book will help answer your questions. I really enjoy that the author really hones in on the fact that all questions are answered by blind faith. God is infinite, God knows all, do God's will, and all will be well. That sounds pretty soothing and care-free to me.
Overall Questioning Evolution are the collected musings of a Christian philosopher of the 21st century. He understands that people want high-tech answers to life's questions, when God is the answer to everything.
I highly recommend this book to those that want some reassuring essays that expand their love for God.
I see this book as a must-have for Christian parents and teachers. The book is divided into quick, digestible essays that are great to for discussion. There are many recurring themes throughout the novel, and there are strong opinions peppered throughout the book regarding Good and Evil, abortion rights, and free will. If you have ever had any doubts or confusion regarding certain common phrases in prayers, this book will help answer your questions. I really enjoy that the author really hones in on the fact that all questions are answered by blind faith. God is infinite, God knows all, do God's will, and all will be well. That sounds pretty soothing and care-free to me.
Overall Questioning Evolution are the collected musings of a Christian philosopher of the 21st century. He understands that people want high-tech answers to life's questions, when God is the answer to everything.
I highly recommend this book to those that want some reassuring essays that expand their love for God.
January 8, 2020
This is a book of 133 short essays that have made reading this book very easy to go through point by point compelling your own thoughts to be able to understand each point
This is possible the oldest most sought out question to mankind. How did we get here? or Where did we come from? Scientists describe it as everything originated billions of years ago from an initial starting point. Some believe we evolved over millions or even billions of years to where we are today. Darwinism is a theory of biological evolution developed by the English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809–1882) There has been much controversy over the objection of evolutionism that God did not create the universe and mankind as Christians believe. Oh course myself being a Christian , only have one choice, I choose God and his creations of all the universe, man, animal everything upon the earth and in the sea. I believe he created Heaven and that we all have a choice to make as to where we will spend eternity. And I believe by not choosing God {Jesus Christ as your Savior} that know matter how "good" a person you are that you choose Hell and the damnation that comes with it.
It was a good to read about the difference of onions that are out there. For me there is only one answer. This book was very well put together and complete. Very interesting , and thought provoking. I would give Questioning Evolution by Maurice Williams a high 5 stars
This is possible the oldest most sought out question to mankind. How did we get here? or Where did we come from? Scientists describe it as everything originated billions of years ago from an initial starting point. Some believe we evolved over millions or even billions of years to where we are today. Darwinism is a theory of biological evolution developed by the English naturalist Charles Darwin (1809–1882) There has been much controversy over the objection of evolutionism that God did not create the universe and mankind as Christians believe. Oh course myself being a Christian , only have one choice, I choose God and his creations of all the universe, man, animal everything upon the earth and in the sea. I believe he created Heaven and that we all have a choice to make as to where we will spend eternity. And I believe by not choosing God {Jesus Christ as your Savior} that know matter how "good" a person you are that you choose Hell and the damnation that comes with it.
It was a good to read about the difference of onions that are out there. For me there is only one answer. This book was very well put together and complete. Very interesting , and thought provoking. I would give Questioning Evolution by Maurice Williams a high 5 stars
December 18, 2019
Questioning Evolution by Maurice Williams is a book of several essays compiled by the author throughout his lifetime. As a young man, he believed in creation but became interested in science as grew older. At this time in his life, he believes in creation and compiled the essays to help his children and grandchildren better understand the complex theories.
He asks and attempts to answer very logical questions to prove creation theory. One of the primary questions he asks is “How can a non-intelligent origin for the universe give rise to any form of intelligence? That’s my dilemma.” The author attempts to answer this question more than once. Intelligence arising from non-intelligence as evolution ascribes is difficult to understand. Williams points out that man’s purpose in life, according to creationism is love, love of God and one another. An evolutionist would see man’s purpose as entirely different—watch out for #1 or a survival of the fittest type mentality.
The author also makes several interesting points on the lives of animals. ���If there is no intelligence in nature, certainly animals should have no intelligence.” The story about the African lion ensuring procreation is a great example of intelligent design.
Mr. Williams successfully utilizes the Bible to refute evolutionary theories. A must read for anyone, especially Christians.
He asks and attempts to answer very logical questions to prove creation theory. One of the primary questions he asks is “How can a non-intelligent origin for the universe give rise to any form of intelligence? That’s my dilemma.” The author attempts to answer this question more than once. Intelligence arising from non-intelligence as evolution ascribes is difficult to understand. Williams points out that man’s purpose in life, according to creationism is love, love of God and one another. An evolutionist would see man’s purpose as entirely different—watch out for #1 or a survival of the fittest type mentality.
The author also makes several interesting points on the lives of animals. ���If there is no intelligence in nature, certainly animals should have no intelligence.” The story about the African lion ensuring procreation is a great example of intelligent design.
Mr. Williams successfully utilizes the Bible to refute evolutionary theories. A must read for anyone, especially Christians.
December 17, 2019
Questioning Evolution by Maurice Williams is a compilation of essays by one man as he debates the theories of Evolution vs Creation. He writes about the pros and cons of each based on his Christian upbringing and then in his world of science. He begins with his impressions of Evolution based on scientific findings and believes that the natural selection and survival of the fittest is how everything evolved into what we are today. As he gets older, he starts to have doubts about this theory and questions the basic premise of the natural selection. He comes to realize that humans don’t fit into that category. If Evolution is the way that we have come to be, then how can we have the morals that we humans have? No other species has morals – they just exist to survive. It’s a nice telling backed up by facts on both sides of the argument. As you read through his essays, you come to realize that the biggest difference between any species and humans is the gift of faith. Faith is what draws us to the supreme being, God. Faith is what allows us to believe that our souls move on after we no longer exist physically. I found this to be an enjoyable and easy read that I recommend to anyone.
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