PUBLISHED JANUARY 25, 2015
Darwin’s theory explains so much of the world, from bumblebees to human origins, says the Science Guy.
With a jaunty bow tie and boyish enthusiasm, Bill Nye the Science Guy has spent decades decoding scientific topics, from germs to volcanoes, for television audiences. Last February, the former engineer defended the theory of evolution in a debate with young-Earth creationist Ken Ham, a vocal member of a group that believes the Earth is only 6,000 years old. Nye’s decision to engage Ham kicked up plenty of criticismfrom scientists and creationists alike.
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The experience prompted the celebrity science educator to write a “primer” on the theory of evolution called Undeniable: Evolution and the Science of Creation. In his new book, Nye delights in how this fundamental discovery helps to unlock the mysteries of everything from bumblebees to human origins to our place in the universe.
Who do you hope will read this book?
Grown-ups who have an interest in the world around them, people coming of age who have an interest in science, people who still want to know how the world works.
This is the big concern of mine with respect to the organization Answers in Genesis and Ken Ham and all those guys: their relentless, built-in attempts to indoctrinate a generation of science students on a worldview that is obviously wrong.
I worry about these kids—they’re part of my society. We can’t raise a generation of students who don’t understand the fundamental idea in all of life science, any more than you want to raise a generation of kids who don’t understand chemistry or physics or arithmetic.
Additional readings
Verdict of Science: Islam, Christianity or Atheism?
Clone a Neanderthal baby for the Sake of Science and Religion
The Root Cause of Conflict Between Religion and Science: Wrong Theology!
Exposing Creationism of Zakir Naik, Tahir ul Qadari, Yusuf Estes and Harun Yahya
Madagascar: An Exhibit for Islam against Christianity!
Darwinian Evolution: Islam or Christianity?
A Cordial invitation to Sir David Attenborough to be a Theist
Scientific American ignoring the Elephant in the Room: Darwinian Evolution: Islam or Christianity?