Darwinism Under The Microscope: How recent scientific evidence points to divine design

by James P. Gills, Tom Woodward

Did you know...The claim that "science and faith are enemies" is a myth? The discovery of DNA and its genetic code points squarely to a designer of the universe? The fossil record is a gigantic embarrassment and "headache" for evolution? Darwin's theories are based ultimately on philosophy, not on science?Brace yourself for a scientific earthquake! Strange "tremors" are now coming from science labs. As researchers uncover new levels of astonishing complexity within the cell, they suddenly face a shocking Darwin was wrong. This sophisticated complexity could not arise by change; it must have been designed.Darwinism Under the Microscope probes the exciting "Darwinism vs. Design" debate that is making headlines. It lays a scientific foundation for "divine design" and equips the reader to discuss the topic intelligently...even with professors!One of the book's contributing authors, biologist Michael Behe, has done revolutionary work on the cell's tiny molecular machines. His "evidence of design" in Darwin's Black Box triggered an ever-expanding global controversy. Using Darwin's own pass-fail test, Behe "Darwin's theory has absolutely broken down."Darwinism Under the Microscope explains the "breakdown" and provides the knowledge and skill to share this breaking news with the next generation. 

Genres: Science, Christian, Evolution, Nonfiction, Faith

240 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 31, 2002

About the author

James P. Gills, M.D. has earned a reputation as the most experienced cataract surgeon in the world. He is the founder and medical director of the renowned St. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Dr. Gills has dedicated his life to restoring much more than physical version. His not-for-profit publishing outreach, Love Press, has distributed well over three million copies of his books on a donation basis through LoveLines: The Honor Innovation.

Reviews

[Space · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book didn't convert me to a believer in Intelligent Design. Rather, it made me realize how insane it is to take a theory such as Darwinistic Macroevolution, and call it fact in the face of all the questions left by the theory itself.

This book solidifies any argument against Evolution in that it reiterates what scientists know and see, but refuse to admit. They propagate this myth of Macroevolution, refusing to admit that they have no explanation for how such things as cells and biological systems can produce forward-advancing mutations that survive natural selection. Irreducibly complex systems simply cannot survive without each of their component parts, and natural selection says that incomplete systems - or systems that don't work - get weeded out in future versions. Then how did components of these systems come together to form working systems if they had no use otherwise?

These seem like simple questions to me, and though this book does seem to put forth the name of the designer as God, it's more important to me to find support for evidence of a designer, rather than trying to identify him. It does the latter well, and though I'm a believer, I found myself wishing there was a little less God talk and scripture in what proposes itself to be a scientific book.

Even still, it was a good read - I read it cover to cover in one day - and I would recommend it for those on both sides of the fence. I have read most of The Origin of Species, and plan to read it in full in the near future. And I think Darwinists should read books like this just to see if you've been pulling the proverbial wool over your own eyes. What about Darwinism is so attractive to those people that they refuse to admit the evidence of a designer into their theories and their science? I don't know. But give it a read and challenge yourself. It could make you more intelligent.

[Charles · Rating 1 out of 5]

If you had any doubt that the intelligent design movement was a religious movement to its core, this book will dispell that. Just read the conclusion where James Gills makes that crystal clear. There were a few interesting articles here, by Behe and Dembski, although both engage in a substantial amount of sleight of hand, as is typical of creationist attacks on evolution.

Many of the essays, however, didn't even attempt to disguise the religious agenda of the ID movement. Instead, they proudly trumpeted it while spouting the usual lies and half truths.

An insult to both scientists and to religious believers.

[Ross Heinricy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Powerful expose on the myths of evolution as it looks at the intricacies of cells and other micro organisms. This book is a must read whether you are a Bible believer, an athiest or anyone in between. Taking a detailed look at various subject matters regarding the theories of evolution in light of advanced scientific methods allows us to see and know things Darwin could only guess at. The scholarship is outstanding, and the book is not over your head if you are a regular Joe like me who is not a science geek.

[Xpalmer · Rating 2 out of 5]

Brings up a lot of the almost-scientific stuff regarding intellegent design (irriducible complexity and whatnot). It is a bit pro-Christian, and I would like to read an intellegent design book written by a non-Christian or with a completely non-Christian viewpoint. Here's why: Intellegent Design, strictly speaking, does not point to one creator over another. It could be a god; it could be an alien race. If there is evidence of design, I don't want to see the author jumping to conculsions about *who* the designer is unless there is evidence indicating one specific designer.

[A. Giles · Rating 4 out of 5]

The intelligent designer is who we believers refer to as God. He is the omnipotent and omniscient God.
This book restores my faith that some scientists and scholars do see the connection in the purpose and creation of life. There is nothing random about we human beings and the entire creation for that matter.
The human genome, the DNA proteins in a simple cell were all pre-programed by the ID (God).
Good job as always by J.P Gills et al.

[Clint Fix · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book is a collection of essays from various scientists. It does a fantastic job of dissecting Darwin's theories and pointing out the inherent flaws. However, it can get quite technical at parts. I recommend reading it though.

[Tim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Written and compiled by PhDs, MDs, and other brainiacs that are way too deep, still I got the overall gist, and I now have lots more "fodder" to debate with. Great stuff!

[Ryan Watkins]

This book was lent to me by a friend several years ago. I reject the theory of evolution but found this book to be very technical; it would most likely be over the head of the average lay person.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is far more scholarly (though still intended for lay readers) and level-headed than some of the topic of design vs. Evolution. What it suffers from most, however, is the bane of such books, namely that it is undeniably dated. While it is necessary to have books that enter the on-going scientific debates, those debates rapidly go on past the published book, leaving its examination of "recent scientific evidence" seeming not so recent.

[Kurbads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book on Darwinisms problems, but it couldve been a lot shorter. Good entry for divine design theory.

[Xpda Webb · Rating 5 out of 5]

God bless us all.

[Shane Eyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still really not quite in total agreement with the irreducible complexity theory. I personally believe evolution to be a process of creation on each individual procreational basis. Atoms evolve into different elements by gaining more information and they are certainly irreducibly complex because with any single part removed, they behave and function differently, the same as how the living organism was explained through his irreducible complexity support argument for creationism.

[Tyrell Mentzer · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was very informative. It provides very basic knowledge over a basis spectrum of biology and information systems, as well as theoretical arguments such as irreducible complexity.

At times, it was hard to understand, but I don't blame the book, I blame my lack of vocabulary. It was a challenging read and I learned a lot.

My only criticism was that I found it boring and "wanting to get it over with" but this is the nature of anything past 3rd grade science to non-science enthusiasts.

I read it as a challenge and to further my understanding of the sciences and to understand the credibility of Darwinism Vs. Intelligent design. It served that purpose.

[Alex of Yoe · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is a great "introduction" to the Intelligent Design movement. It's essentially a "sampler" where each chapter is written by a different scientist or doctor and presents a different piece of the design argument and/or flaws in the theory of Darwinism. However, I would suggest that a reader not see this as a comprehensive argument for Intelligent Design, but use it as a jumping off point to find other books and authors that more fully explain the theory. Some chapters can be a little technical, but overall it is a good place to begin for those curious about the movement.

[Ruppert Baird · Rating 5 out of 5]

This helped to clarify, for me, some questions I have had for decades and also raised new questions.
I found it fascinating that people far more educated than I were using multiple disciplines, from law to physics, chemistry, and mathematics, to attempt to prove or disprove Darwinian and Intelligent design theories. The reading was fascinating.

[Dave Crown · Rating 2 out of 5]

The details were a little too scientific for me. I agree with the point of the book, but could have had the book dumbed down a little for guys like me who don't enjoy science. I would still recommend it for someone who is curious about the subject, just wasn't my favorite.

[James Caulk · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bit scientific, but expels darwins theory completely....using the Bible as reference. A great read.

[Danny · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very interesting and thought provoking. Got preachy at the end though.

[Bob Pollock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book could've lasted about 60 pages. It's a variety of people all saying the same thing. I was disappointed after reading the beginning.

[Orest Ostapiak · Rating 1 out of 5]

One-sided criticism of Darwinian evolution that claims to be scientifically based, but seemed to me to be full of arguments based on assumptions that cannot be substantiated.