Christians and Evolution: Christian scholars change their mind

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The debate surrounding creation and evolution divides Christians, particularly evangelicals. It has been a stumbling block for young Christians and a point of contention for the new Atheists. Professor R. J. Berry assembles a wide range of distinguished contributors, all convinced, committed and orthodox Christian believers, each of whom has undertaken a conceptual journey, based on sound science and careful theology, from a creationist position to one in which God's creation and the processes of evolution are properly and credibly integrated. Christians and Evolution is a luminous volume that offers a pathway for doubters, sceptics and conservative Christians to embrace the overall scientific consensus of the evolutionary approach, while holding solidly and without reservation to the doctrines of God's creation and God's omnipotence. This text is a must-read for anyone interested in the creation v evolution debate.

R.J. Berry was formerly Professor of Genetics at University College London for twenty-five years. He is a recipient of the UK Templeton Award for sustained advocacy of the Christian faith in the world of science, and author of several books in the field of science-faith relations. He is a former President of the Linnean Society, the British Ecological Society, and Christians in Science.

"As one who was raised a Quaker, and who therefore never felt any tension between science and religion, I found it deeply humbling to read the testimonies of these deeply committed Christians, raised more evangelical than I, who had to work so hard to reconcile their faith with their science. Truly do they show they are made in the image of their God as they use their talents to reason to what they now see as the truth." -- Professor Michael Ruse, Lucyle T. Werkmeister Professor of Philosophy, Director of the Program in the History and Philosophy of Science, Florida State University "I found it profoundly inspiring to be guided through the seminal debate on God and evolution by these wonderful scholars and believers. This book will make you more capable and discerning in your discussions with others." -- Rev. Dr. Joel C. Hunter, Senior Pastor Northland - A Church Distributed "A most timely, much-needed book. I have seen too many confused young Christians wrestling with scientific facts. The varied experiences of the authors in this book will help many people to keep their faith and their scientific integrity." -- Professor Sir Ghillean Prance, FRS, VMH "The Christian Church continues to benefit greatly from Berry's scientific wisdom and godly faith." -- The Church Times