Cosmos, creator and human destiny : answering Darwin, Dawkins, and the new atheists

Evolution: Is it “The Greatest Show on Earth," as celebrated atheist author Richard Dawkins proclaims—or has it become a "Big Top Circus," paraded from town to town and school to school? Scientifically, both creation and evolution cannot be true. Quite simply, then, one of these belief systems is nothing more than a cruel side show perpetrated upon unsuspecting children and adults of all ages—while the other alone is meritorious of praise. Darwin and Dawkins both credit natural selection for the incredible diversity and complexity of life on earth. Can random chance processes explain the masterfully orchestrated performance of earth’s breathtaking complexity and unparalleled majesty? Due to the influence of biblical Christianity, evolution was once almost unanimously rejected by the entire Western world, especially by leading scientists, a fact easily documented by citing Christians who are still looked to as the founders of modern science. Isaac Newton gave us the most important scientific book ever written: Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica. Yet he wrote more about the Bible than about science. Robert Boyle is known as the first modern chemist and is credited with laying the foundation of modern chemistry. His book, The Skeptical Chymist was a cornerstone work of modern chemistry. He endowed a lecture series, The Boyle Lectures (ironically still carried on at Oxford University, where Dawkins held forth as professor), "for proving the Christian religion against notorious infidels." In his latest impeccably-researched volume, Dave Hunt skillfully dethrones the Darwinian imagination that has exalted itself against the knowledge of God—and in the process, reveals fatal flaws in the logic of both cosmic and secular humanism. But this myth-busting volume is not typical of creationist literature in recent decades. It reaches far deeper than science can look, probing the heart and mind to provide soul-shaking answers to the questions of human destiny that have not only plagued atheists and skeptics, but even most Bible-believing Christians. This excuse-shattering exposé of Darwin and Dawkins is the Dave Hunt magnum opus you've been waiting (and praying) for! Each of Dave's seminal works—whether on occultism, Catholicism, Calvinism, ecumenism, Islam, or cosmic evolution, have all been, at the time of their publication, his "most important work to date" -- and this 608-page refutation of Darwinian evolution (as championed by Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens, and today's aggressive "New Atheists") is no exception. As Dave has repeatedly said throughout the production of Cosmos, Creator, and Human Destiny, "This is not the book I set out to write." For one reason, it is not an exhaustive scientific treatise dealing purely with innumerable physical evidences. Neither is it a micro-focused academic volume that requires a degree in astrophysics to understand. Rather, Cosmos is a book that every Christian can and should read; comforting and confidence-boosting for believers, convicting and catastrophic to the skeptic's worldview. It is a soul-arresting work that strikes to the heart of the human condition and man-centered philosophy. With shatterproof logic, it turns the arguments of atheists upon themselves, while at the same time graciously illuminating the irrefutable evidence of providence and design in every "corner" of the cosmos. The countless quotes of leading scientists and atheists (used in their original context) are alone worth the price of this lovingly written and beautifully presented hardcover. Seasoned creation-science readers will recognize that this book is intentionally "non-creationist" in appearance. Missing (by design) are the usual prolific endorsements of leading conservative evangelicals, which Dave's impeccable research and reasoning generally garner. Even the jacket copy has been carefully crafted to pique the interest of the atheist, agnostic, or skeptic. The reason is simple: though the book is being sold primarily through distribution channels catering to Christians, Dave personally wants to give scoffers, skeptics, and non-believers every reason to pick up the book and crack it open. This magnificent hardcover volume was designed to reach your friend, neighbor, co-worker, brother, sister, mother, father, teacher, and professor with reason, logic, passion, and compassion. But make no mistake: Though Dave's unique approach will hold the attention of ardent critics, this book is also an indispensable armory for the serious high school, college/career, and adult believer. And, as one can expect from a Dave Hunt book, the author does not avoid the Scriptures but skillfully weaves the historicity of God's Word and the gospel throughout, with unmistakable clarity and conviction. Outside of God's Word, there seems to be increasingly few books that merit small-group study these days -- but in a world increasingly hostile to the truth that "sets one free" and which may be "clearly seen," Cosmos is one of those you'll want to read, share, and prayerfully consider using for your home, church, or college/career study group. - Publisher. 1. The Challenge of the Cosmos 2. Science Then and Now 3. The New Atheists’ Speculative “Science” 4. Impassable Chasms, Impossible Cliffs 5. In the Beginning: The Question of Origins 6. The Eternal Dilemma 7. Why Can’t “Science” Tell Us Why? 8. What About the Big Bang? 9. From Big Bang to Life? 10. Descent Into Collective Madness? 11. Selfish Genes, Selfish People 12. The Riddle of “Life” 13. Consciousness, Conscience, and Morals 14. Morals and Meaning Without God 15. Against All Odds 16. The Emperor Has No Clothes 17. Misunderstandings and False Charges 18. The Overlooked, Irrefutible Proof 19. The Role of Israel and of Christ as Further Proof 20. What If...? What Then? Why Are We Here? And Where Are We Going? Does Science Have An Answer To These Two Most Fundamental Questions Of Human Existence? Can Mankind Determine And Direct The Future Of Life On Earth Purely By Scientific Means? Considered To Be The Two Brightest Men Alive Today, Renowned Theoretical Physicist Stephen Hawking And Mathematical Physicist And Philosopher Roger Penrose Share Two Honors Together -- The Eddington Medal Of The Royal Astronomical Society And The Wolf Foundation Prize For Physics. Their Writings Also Indicate More Than A Casual Consideration Of The Question Of Origins As It Pertains To The Cosmos, A Creator, And Human Destiny. - Jacket. The challenge of the cosmos Science then and now The new atheists' speculative "science" Impassable chasms, impossible cliffs In the beginning: the question of origins The eternal dilemma Why can't "science" tell us why? What about the big bang? From big bang to life? Descent into collective madness? Selfish genes, selfish people The riddle of "life" Consciousness, conscience and morals Morals and meaning without God Against all odds The emperor has no clothes Misunderstandings and false charges The overlooked, irrefutable proof The role of Israel and of Christ as further proof What if--? What then?