This was less true in some chapters than in others. Still, I highly recommend the book for anyone raised with creationism and who is having doubts. Also for anyone who wants to become familiar with what creationists actually assert, but who doesn't want to directly interact with the absurdity. I have published a longer review on my website. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Want to Read saving…. Want to Read Currently Reading Read. Other editions. Enlarge cover.
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Return to Book Page. Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism by Aron Ra. Religious fundamentalists and biblical literalists present any number of arguments that attempt to disprove evolution. Those with a sympathetic ear often fail to critically examine these creationist claims, leading to an ill-informed public and, perhaps more troubling, ill-advised public policy.
As Aron Ra makes clear, however, every single argument deployed by creationist Religious fundamentalists and biblical literalists present any number of arguments that attempt to disprove evolution.
As Aron Ra makes clear, however, every single argument deployed by creationists in their attacks on evolution is founded on fundamental scientific, religious, and historical falsehoods—all of them.
Among their most popular claims is that evolution is a religion, that there are no transitional species, that there are no beneficial mutations, and that supposedly sacred scripture is the infallible word of God. Yet, as the evidence and data plainly show, each of these claims is demonstrably and unequivocally false. There is simply no truth to creationism whatsoever, and the entire enterprise rests on a foundation of falsehoods.
This book explains and exposes the worst of these lies, and should be read by all who honestly care about following the evidence no matter where it might lead in pursuit of the truth. Get A Copy. Paperback , pages. More Details Other Editions 3. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism , please sign up.
Be the first to ask a question about Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism. Lists with This Book. This book is not yet featured on Listopia. Add this book to your favorite list ». Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 4. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Foundational Falsehoods of Creationism. Jan 18, Ivan rated it it was ok Shelves: p. Even if I agree with the author on almost everything in this book, I can't get over how hateful it is.
It oozes a sense of superiority and shows no understanding for people with disagreeing views. Yes, creationism is utter nonsense, but if you approach the discussion by condescendingly calling the other side idiots however much that may be true , you lose the moral high ground. When compared to something that treats the same issue with infinitely more tact Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World , thi Even if I agree with the author on almost everything in this book, I can't get over how hateful it is.
When compared to something that treats the same issue with infinitely more tact Sagan's The Demon-Haunted World , this reads like an online rant. But if you're just looking for ammunition to fire at those stupid stupid theists, this is a great read. View all 7 comments. Feb 03, Lolo rated it did not like it Shelves: spitituality.
This is a terrible book for me. I would suggest reading books about intervention theory, or the directed panspermia theory instead.
In my mind they're closer to the truth. DNA evidence leads this way and cannot be disputed as the human genome is getting decoded.
The same goes about the debate of the christian or atheist. Both have no relation to real spirituality and both depend on either blind belief or pure materialism, m This is a terrible book for me. Both have no relation to real spirituality and both depend on either blind belief or pure materialism, missing the higher levels of existence. I would suggest reading books about that instead. Wouldn't recommend this book to anyone. Shelves: atheist-christian-book-group. Full of factual errors, straw-man arguments, and logical fallacies.
View 1 comment. Nov 24, Book rated it really liked it Shelves: atheism-religion , science , evolution. Secular activist, science educator and unrelenting opponent of pseudoscience nonsense Aron Ra takes the reader on a ride through the most common foundational falsehoods of creationism while espousing the strengths of the grand theory of evolution. This enlightening and enjoyable page book includes the following fifteen foundational falsehoods of creationism: 1.
Belief is Knowledge, 5. Evolution is Random, 8. There are no Beneficial Mutations, 9. Macroevolution Has Never Been Observed, Evolution is a Fraud, Creation is Evident, and Evolution is a Theory, Not a Fact. Positives: 1. Enjoyable, provocative, well written book accessible for the masses.
The fascinating topic of creationism versus evolution in the capable hands of Aron Ra. Ra is passionate and knowledgeable about this topic and writes with an accessible eloquence. The book is broken out neatly into fifteen foundational falsehood chapters.
Ra does a wonderful job of explaining each falsehood with sufficient depth and expertise. The innate ability to ask the right questions philosophy and the knowledge to explain the best of our current knowledge science.
Provocative angles that make this book a joy to read. He provides a series of examples that clearly show failed prophecies. You are bound to learn something new. Ra is not afraid to provoke and prod. The book of Exodus —23 illustrates how the Bible does not consider a fetus to have value equal to that of a human life.
The problems with the Bible. The difference between belief and knowledge. Explains how the 1st Amendment contradicts the 1st Commandment. Throughout the book, Ra takes glee in debunking creationists. Names the biggest disseminators of false information. Provides examples of beneficial mutations and does a wonderful job of explaining it. A discussion on transitional forms, and fascinating traits. Therein lies a significant difference between humans and the other apes that are still alive.
This trait first occurs in Homo erectus just over a million years or so ago. Defines the difference between microevolution and macroevolution. Changes that result in a new species are part of macroevolution.
Defines science. The dishonesty of creationism exposed. An interesting revisit to the famous court case of Kitzmiller v. Provides the opinion of the court on various key arguments on irreducible complexity.
Clarifies with gusto what theory is in science. At pages, this book will require an investment of your time. Lack of visual material. No charts, graphs, photos to complement the excellent narrative. There is one table on fossil of ancient humans but little else. Some people assimilate information much better visually than they do via the written word. No formal bibliography.
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