1. Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds (Paperback)
    Phillip E. Johnson
    InterVarsity Press / 1997 / Trade Paperback
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  1. Bob
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    January 23, 2009
    Bob
    As simple as this book is, it's a book for thinkers, i.e. a book for someone who is objective and open minded. If you've been fully indoctrinated (sorry, I mean educated) in the public school system where (by law... bet you didn't know that) they do not allow any criticism of the theory of (sorry, we don't use the word theory anymore when speaking about "theory" of evolution... even though it is still a theory) Darwinian evolution, and you've made up your mind that evolution is incontrovertible, even though you've never heard the other side of the argument in the other side's words (and not the inaccurate straw men arguments tossed out by the establishment), then by all means don't buy and don't read this book. But, if you can put aside your public school "training" for a moment, you might find yourself saying that Phillip Johnson makes some real good points. And, how come I've never heard this kind of argumentation before? And, why not? Is one side of this debate afraid to compete in the free market place of ideas? Surely, science isn't afraid of the scientific method. Surely, science doesn't declare axioms (self-evident truths) without rigid scientific analysis. Does it? You might be surprised! Let me close with a few quotes from prominent evolutionists:Charles Darwin: why if species have descended from other species by insensibly fine gradations, do we not everywhere see innumerable transitional forms? Niles Eldredge: We paleontologists have said that the history of life supports [the story of gradual adaptive change], all the while really knowing that it does not exist.Sir Julian Huxley: I suppose the reason we leaped at The Origin of Species [Darwin] was because the idea of God interfered with our sexual mores.Sir Arthur Keith: Evolution is unproved and unprovable. We believe it because the only alternative is special creation, which is unthinkable.Never heard these quotes before? Why am I not surprised?
  2. AR Reid
    Baltimore, MD
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    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Nice try, Stephen!
    January 29, 2015
    AR Reid
    Baltimore, MD
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    The two star reviewer, Stephen, dismisses Johnson's book as "Mere rhetoric," which he admits, "wins arguments," but which he obviously thinks is a waste of time. Then he presumes to advise all of us unenlightened Christians (including Phillip E. Johnson?) as to what our goal ought to be when it comes to the evolution debate (Stephen actually goes so far as to offer pseudo-Christian Kenneth Miller's book "Finding Darwin's God" as a supposed cure for all of Johnson's misguided views).

    It is obvious that Stephen missed the point of Johnson's book. "Defeating Darwinism" is designed to do exactly what Stephen admits it does---it wins arguments. To dismiss the book as "Mere rhetoric" shows that Stephen either did not read Johnson's book, or that his deep-seated anti-creationist bias was directing his thinking.

    Anyway, if you are looking for an excellent book that explains the logical inconsistencies of macroevolution, then "Defeating Darwinism" is it. Make no mistake; this book is all about equipping Christians to win the argument against evolution's logical fallacies. If that is what you are looking for, do not hesitate to buy this excellent little book, then find a quiet place to sit and read it and be ready to have your "baloney detector" calibrated. Happy reading.
  3. John Cole
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    April 4, 2000
    John Cole
    There's a lot of very good information here for anyone who wants to see what a shaky foundation the theory of evolution rests upon. This book is not too technical for an average guy like me, and I have found it very useful for equipping me to refute our culture's naturalistic worldview. Every Christian parent with kids in school should read this book!
  4. Ryan
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    August 27, 2008
    Ryan
    I great read in beginning to understanding the basics of the philosophical presuppositions that shape science and culture.
  5. Chris S
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    September 10, 2001
    Chris S
    This is a great toned down version of Johnson's other books. He lays out the histories, issues and presents challenges to secularists and christians alike. A great book for Christian parents and great to share w/ teachers if you have a friendly relationship w/ them.
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