Book Review on the Case for a Creator

Book Review: The Case for a Creator

The first book I read for 2006 was The Case for a Creator by Lee Strobel written in 2004. It was a fascinating read on the amount of scientific evidence that points towards a creator. I was amazed at the overwhelming argument that the author makes.

In the past a lot of the debate of creation versus evolution was based on the Biblical arguments. Most scientists would dismiss Creationsim out of hand if argued on beliefs based on the Bible. But as technology has improved over the last 50 years, the scientific proof of a Creator is becoming undeniable. For instance, the amount of "fine tuning" (that is, the precise settings of the universe such as gravity, distance from the sun, the effect of the moon, the angle of the tilt of the earth, the speed of the Earth's rotation, etc) is now recognized as impossible to have occurred by chance.

The author, looks at a lot of different aspects of life (cosmology, physics, biochemistry, consciousness to name a few) and examines the evidence. He does this through extensive interviews with prominent researchers in these various scientific fields. The interviews are fun to read and shed incredible light on this topic.

My only criticism of the book is that the author spends too much time trying to make the case that he is a skeptic of creationism (he once was as a journalist, but has since become a pastor and author). I found this aspect of the book annoying as it was clear from other parts of the book (and the many advertisements for his other books within the text and at the end of the book) that he is a believer. Nonetheless, this does not diminish the impact of the evidence presented in the book.

I heartily recommend this book. It is readable and understandable for those not accustomed to reading science oriented books. And it has enough detail for the more science minded reader.

I have never doubted a Creator, but this book helps me to appreciate and marvel all the more at the outrageous creativity of our Creator.

Comments

[Britton]

I'm glad you enjoy reading.

I would advise you though to take this book with a grain of salt. Most of the people interviewed in this book are not scientists, and, strictly speaking, chance cannot be ruled out for any "coincidence", just ruled highly unlikely. Even many scientifically-minded Christians, and virtually all science organizations, do not agree with the Intelligent Design thesis presented by the experts in this book. Just food for thought.

Strobel is a good writer, but I do agree with you in your criticism about his constant attempts to portray himself as a skeptic. It does get really annoying.