What Is Creation Science?

by Henry M. Morris, Gary Parker

Two leading creation scientists provide conclusive evidence for intelligent design (an extremely popular topic today), and examine the major arguments used to support evolution.

Genres: Nonfiction, Christian, Science, Evolution

331 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1982

About the author

Librarian 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.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a bit dated. I think that must be one of the hardest things about being someone who works in the field of science, so much is being discovered books quickly show their age.

I honestly liked the parts written by Gary Parker. He is just a better writer.

Both Morris and Parker worked hard in this book simply to state the case that creation can be included in science as much as evolution. They avoided throughout this book any discussion of religious, or philosophical implications, yet acknowledged that what you believe has implications.

While some of the examples and wording are dated (this book would be called "What is Intelligent Design Science" if rewritten today) I still enjoyed this read.

[Debbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Christian read this book!!

I know people with multiple degrees in Biblical studies and Theology - they call this ‘fringe’ but they all want to read it AND you can’t not have this information.

This has and will help me to normalize daily conversations with friends, family and strangers. I’m grateful to Mr. Morris for writing this and I’m eagerly working my way through the rest of his works.

[Keegan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Actually, this is one of the best books I've read defending creationism (or intelligent design as they're now calling themselves). Granted, he's got to do whatever he can to make the science match his conclusion, but its very well written and avoids some of the blanket statements so many of his peers are guilty of.

[Danny Barulli · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very interesting. Written in the early 80's. I was shocked that the age of the universe and the Earth was not as big of deal as it is today by ICR proponents. Also, the tone of the book was a lot more conciliatory of evolutionists compared to their writings of today.

[Jake Chaplin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wish I had blinded myself with lemon juice before I read this. it completely ignores scientific evidence, takes quotes out of context and basically boils down to "evolution is wrong because it is."

[Beverly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dr. Gary Parker and Dr. Henry Morris clearly show that creation science is not a matter of religion, but of scientific evidence. Chapters include "Evolution: Science or Faith," "Evidence of Creation in Living Systems," "Darwin and the Nature of Biologic Change," "Creation and the Laws of Science," "Catstrophism in Geologyl," and "How and When Did the World Begin?" Each chapter deals with scientific evidences to support their arguments, and nowhere do they rely on religious writings to put their points across. An excellent comparison of the two worldviews.

[Chad · Rating 1 out of 5]

Horrible book, many errors and misinterpretations. Someone needs to make this guy go back and take high school science over.