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The Long War Against God
Darwin Challenged God's Word With Evolution...But Was He The Only One?
Discover the old, ongoing war against biblical truth Dissect the origins of and arguments for atheistic thought Determine what you can do to defend your faith The denial of God is the root of every human problem, taking many forms over time — one of which is evolution. And this concept goes much farther back in time than we think.
In The Long War Against God, the late Dr. Henry Morris, a renowned creationist, delves into the history of modern atheistic worldviews. Drawing from the writings of the Greeks, Babylonians, and other ancient philosophers, Morris demonstrates the long history and age of the plan to undermine God’s Word. Whether it’s evolutionism, humanism, pantheism, or atheism, Morris illuminates the past and present of these belief systems that seek to eliminate God.
The Long War Against God will give you the tools you need to strengthen your own — and others’ — faith in the battle for God’s truth.
Discover the old, ongoing war against biblical truth Dissect the origins of and arguments for atheistic thought Determine what you can do to defend your faith The denial of God is the root of every human problem, taking many forms over time — one of which is evolution. And this concept goes much farther back in time than we think.
In The Long War Against God, the late Dr. Henry Morris, a renowned creationist, delves into the history of modern atheistic worldviews. Drawing from the writings of the Greeks, Babylonians, and other ancient philosophers, Morris demonstrates the long history and age of the plan to undermine God’s Word. Whether it’s evolutionism, humanism, pantheism, or atheism, Morris illuminates the past and present of these belief systems that seek to eliminate God.
The Long War Against God will give you the tools you need to strengthen your own — and others’ — faith in the battle for God’s truth.
464 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2019
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Henry M. Morris
132 books65 followersLibrarian Note: There is more than one author with this name in the Goodreads database.
Henry M. Morris (1918–2006) was an American engineer and young Earth creationist, widely regarded as the father of modern creation science. He founded the Institute for Creation Research.
Not to be confused with his eldest son Henry M. Morris III.
Henry M. Morris (1918–2006) was an American engineer and young Earth creationist, widely regarded as the father of modern creation science. He founded the Institute for Creation Research.
Not to be confused with his eldest son Henry M. Morris III.
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January 18, 2021
This was an AWESOME book to read. It covered much of man's war against his Creator through teaching people that there is another option besides Him. A sad truth of man legislating the divorcing of God from government, from society, from school, the family and from the home. The only way to rectify this is through prayer and action. Read this book and stir up the righteous indignation of your heart and take back your nation!
February 14, 2025
This is not a light read. Dr. Morris covers a lot of ground in this book. It is very good though. Although it is very academic, it's also approachable for the average person. He does a good job explaining his arguments in a simple manner.
I grew up with a Creationist curriculum. I was familiar with many of the people and events mentioned. It made it even more enjoyable for me as he took many things I already knew to a whole new level.
This book isn't really here to argue the differences between evolution and creation, although he does cover that sufficiently. He sets out here to show that evolution is nothing new. This is important in part because many atheists believe that they've evolved to a higher state than early humans, and that's why they don't need religion. Yet their belief system of evolutionary thinking can be traced back thousands of years.
My only disagreement is that he does imply (as some other good men have) that the zodiac signs may be a lost and corrupted revelation of God's plan for man. I find this theory weak at best, largely because the Bible only warns to not look to the stars for our fate, and certainly never tells us to reclaim this "lost" revelation. I also have an issue with divine revelation being lost in the first place. You can certainly research the matter for yourself. However, this is a side note, taking up a very small fraction of a good book. And he is most certainly not advocating for Christians to take up astrology, so I would not let that stop me from recommending this book to a fellow Christian.
I also appreciated how he wrapped up his book with the gospel. We don't argue evolution vs. creation because we want to be right or the smartest. As Christians we argue against evolution in favor of God's Word because the salvation and hope of humanity depends on it.
I grew up with a Creationist curriculum. I was familiar with many of the people and events mentioned. It made it even more enjoyable for me as he took many things I already knew to a whole new level.
This book isn't really here to argue the differences between evolution and creation, although he does cover that sufficiently. He sets out here to show that evolution is nothing new. This is important in part because many atheists believe that they've evolved to a higher state than early humans, and that's why they don't need religion. Yet their belief system of evolutionary thinking can be traced back thousands of years.
My only disagreement is that he does imply (as some other good men have) that the zodiac signs may be a lost and corrupted revelation of God's plan for man. I find this theory weak at best, largely because the Bible only warns to not look to the stars for our fate, and certainly never tells us to reclaim this "lost" revelation. I also have an issue with divine revelation being lost in the first place. You can certainly research the matter for yourself. However, this is a side note, taking up a very small fraction of a good book. And he is most certainly not advocating for Christians to take up astrology, so I would not let that stop me from recommending this book to a fellow Christian.
I also appreciated how he wrapped up his book with the gospel. We don't argue evolution vs. creation because we want to be right or the smartest. As Christians we argue against evolution in favor of God's Word because the salvation and hope of humanity depends on it.
February 6, 2025
An Essential Book for Everyone’s Library
No matter what stage of life or sphere of influence you find yourself in, Dr. Morris’ book, The Long War Against God, is an essential addition to your library. As evolution has infiltrated every aspect of education, culture, and government, it is important to understand its origins, its influence, its deception, and its antidote. Dr. Morris thoroughly lays out the history of evolution in a very systematic and methodical way. He explains its continued perpetuation in our own minds, culture, government, churches, and educational systems, with a special indictment on our universities, which originally taught the truth of God’s Word, and the Church, which failed to defend its sheep against this insidious deception. He reveals the origins of evolution’s self-proclaimed “proofs” used to deceive the masses. He proclaims the truth of God as the Creator and an unswerving allegiance to the infallible and unerring Word of God as the solution for bringing an end to this lie. Dr. Morris challenges his readers: “Evolutionism is uniquely and pervasively important! Christians in particular- and any others who still believe in a personal, transcendent, omnipotent God - urgently need to wake up to the deadly dangers that lie ahead. Evolutionary humanism is far more than a scientific theory. It is being vigorously and more and more successfully promoted as the coming world religion, world culture, and world government” (p. 198). Whatever your position, educational status, or sphere of influence, this is an essential addition to your library to read and reference over and over again.
No matter what stage of life or sphere of influence you find yourself in, Dr. Morris’ book, The Long War Against God, is an essential addition to your library. As evolution has infiltrated every aspect of education, culture, and government, it is important to understand its origins, its influence, its deception, and its antidote. Dr. Morris thoroughly lays out the history of evolution in a very systematic and methodical way. He explains its continued perpetuation in our own minds, culture, government, churches, and educational systems, with a special indictment on our universities, which originally taught the truth of God’s Word, and the Church, which failed to defend its sheep against this insidious deception. He reveals the origins of evolution’s self-proclaimed “proofs” used to deceive the masses. He proclaims the truth of God as the Creator and an unswerving allegiance to the infallible and unerring Word of God as the solution for bringing an end to this lie. Dr. Morris challenges his readers: “Evolutionism is uniquely and pervasively important! Christians in particular- and any others who still believe in a personal, transcendent, omnipotent God - urgently need to wake up to the deadly dangers that lie ahead. Evolutionary humanism is far more than a scientific theory. It is being vigorously and more and more successfully promoted as the coming world religion, world culture, and world government” (p. 198). Whatever your position, educational status, or sphere of influence, this is an essential addition to your library to read and reference over and over again.
February 16, 2025
This was the first Henry Morris book I’ve ever read and it won’t be my last. It opened to my eyes to what our culture has done, over the years, to cause confusion and lead people away from the truth of how mankind and the world around us was created which thereby confuses people where their purpose lies. I have believed in Creation and our Creator since I was a small child and have not swayed from those beliefs. I wanted to read this book because I have several family members that do not believe in God as sole creator even though they grew up in church and am also raising 4 children that I want to help encourage to follow a Biblical worldview. Wrestling through the theory of Evolution is something many teens and young adults face. This book is a great resource to help strengthen your belief in Creation while also seeing the darkness that has infiltrated in our society through Evolution and historical events. The book is deep, thought-provoking, and I will be referencing it again. Giving our children a foundation of where the world started and where they started sets the stage for their faith in God and Jesus. Henry Morris’ The Long War Against God equips readers for the battle they are in to stay rooted to their Creator and to help share their knowledge of the Creator and His love with others.
February 28, 2025
The Long War Against God by Henry Morris offers a passionate defense of the Christian worldview against secularism and scientific naturalism. Through historical analysis and biblical arguments, Morris traces the ongoing conflict between faith and secular ideologies, examining the rise of atheism, the evolution debate, and the influence of secularism. He strongly advocates for a literal interpretation of Scripture, particularly the creation account in Genesis, and stresses the importance of upholding the authority of the Bible in the face of modern challenges.
This is a valuable resource for Christians seeking to understand the historical and contemporary challenges to your faith. Morris’s clear and accessible writing makes complex theological ideas easy to understand, making the book both relevant and timely for those concerned about the growing secularization of society. It serves as an encouraging call to stand firm in the authority of Scripture.
This is a valuable resource for Christians seeking to understand the historical and contemporary challenges to your faith. Morris’s clear and accessible writing makes complex theological ideas easy to understand, making the book both relevant and timely for those concerned about the growing secularization of society. It serves as an encouraging call to stand firm in the authority of Scripture.
February 6, 2025
Not a light read but very rewarding! This is a heavy topic in the Christian community and widely misunderstood. Written in 1986 and relevant decades later, it clearly defines the issues and confusion in the theory of evolution and exposes the harmful myths which have so permeated our society. Henry Morris brings it home with explanations that make sense for non-scientific people.
Throughout this book there is no sugar coating or “on the fence” tolerance for the theory of evolution. There are no “grey areas” or “maybes”. He writes confidentiality knowing his words will cause backlash and “Evolutionists of all stripes will sure oppose and ridicule”. He sums it up that “evolution is outside the scope of genuine science and has certainly not been proven by science” I do highly recommend this book.
Throughout this book there is no sugar coating or “on the fence” tolerance for the theory of evolution. There are no “grey areas” or “maybes”. He writes confidentiality knowing his words will cause backlash and “Evolutionists of all stripes will sure oppose and ridicule”. He sums it up that “evolution is outside the scope of genuine science and has certainly not been proven by science” I do highly recommend this book.
November 21, 2021
The antithesis of today’s secularism
This book outlines very conspicuously what the attitude of today’s Bible believers should have regarding origins of the universe and why it is so important to grasp the perspicacity of the Bible as it is written. All the ills of our world culminate in a great departure of people from the truth of the Bible, a departure promoted by evolutionary belief.
This book outlines very conspicuously what the attitude of today’s Bible believers should have regarding origins of the universe and why it is so important to grasp the perspicacity of the Bible as it is written. All the ills of our world culminate in a great departure of people from the truth of the Bible, a departure promoted by evolutionary belief.
January 31, 2025
As Christians we should all be reading this book to understand just how heavily our world is impacted by evolution theory. From historical and political events all the way through to current educational foundations. Flying blind exposes our children to the risk of compromising the beliefs we are trying to raise them up with. It is for sure a heavier book to read but most definitely has immense value and importance.
February 3, 2025
This book is very informative and eye opening. I had no idea that the idea of “evolution” was so strongly based on racism and pride… It’s a tragedy. It exposes the ideas that have been ingrained in daily things and glazed over like they belong there, even by brothers and sisters in Christ who have yet to see the true roots or to understand the complexities and dangers from teaching it children so contrary to the Word of God.
A serious and heavy read but very detailed and informative.
A serious and heavy read but very detailed and informative.
July 12, 2023
It is a rather lengthy book. Read the last two chapters. Just those two chapters are worth the price of the book.
August 10, 2023
Very thought provoking!
Well, researched and readily readable for anyone who seriously wants to consider the origins of our universe, and by implication, our own place in it.
Well, researched and readily readable for anyone who seriously wants to consider the origins of our universe, and by implication, our own place in it.
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