Finally, the war between science and religion is over.

[progressoid]

Weally! It's twoo! :woohoo:

I read all about it at our library.* They just got this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Thank-God-Evolution-Marriage-Transform/dp/1571782109/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1204226779&sr=1-1




Book Description:
Finally, the war between science and religion is over. The winner? All of us. With supporters from an incredibly wide spectrum of backgrounds and beliefs, including five Nobel laureates, Thank God for Evolution! builds bridges, provides guidance, and restores realistic hope for humanity and the body of life as a whole.

Review
Part science lesson, part motivational speech, and part sermon, this book has it all. A former Young Earth creationist minister, Dowd came to the realization that it is possible to believe both in God and in evolution. To many, this is far from earth-shattering news; to Dowd, it is groundbreaking information he has taken on the road with his wife, acclaimed science writer Connie Barlow. This book is their presentation in print form. It starts with an excellent overview of Darwinian evolution, then goes a bit off track as Dowd uses terms like "Lizard Legacy" and "Monkey Mind" in trying to explain what evolution means to human psychological development; this motivational section is complete with self-help exercises to assist readers in bettering their interpersonal relationships. Next, the book goes into a sermon about how we need to tame our Monkey Minds with religion, or Higher Porpoise, whatever religious tradition we choose to follow. It wraps up well with an ecological call to stop global warming. A well-written work that presents some interesting concepts; recommended for larger libraries. --Jennifer Kuncken, Williamsburg Regional Lib., VA, Library Journal


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* Actually I only read the dust jacket. My Dad might like it though. He's a Christian and retired science teacher.

[frogmarch]

1. Dowd: If ya can't beat 'em, join 'em!

quote: Next, the book goes into a sermon about how we need to tame our Monkey Minds with religion, or Higher Porpoise, whatever religious tradition we choose to follow.

So, in other words, regardless of what science teaches us with regards to evolution, especially the evolution of our own species, we still need religion. :eyes:

[DavidDvorkin]

2. Sounds like any kind of religion will do

Satanism, paganism, Flying Spaghetti Monster, the religion I'll invent tomorrow.

[Exultant Democracy]

3. Looks like we lost. They have better keep their religion off my monkey mind

[ozone_man]

4. Higher Porpoise?

Would that be the Immortal Porpoise?