The Selfless Gene
Living with God and Darwin
- Science & Faith
- Publisher: W Publishing Group (Thomas Nelson)
- Published: 2010
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Publisher's Description
If evolutionary theory is correct, what does that say about creator God? Ever since the famous debate on Darwinism between Huxley and Wilberforce in 1860, there has been little real conversation between the scientific community and much of the Christian world. This book offers the prospect of reconciliation between what are seen as two opposing worldviews. With remarkable insight and skill, Foster shows that most evolutionary theory and its consequences are easily reconciled with Christian orthodoxy and explores the ethical problems of natural selection in a fresh and invigorating way. Charles Foster insists on getting to the heart of the topic and succeeds through a scientific and biblical analysis that is second to none. The Selfless Gene has the potential to become required reading for theologians and laypeople alike.
Endorsements (3)
“If you are a creationist it is most unlikely you’ll be one by the time you finish reading this thought-provoking book. But anyone who is, like myself, a Darwinian is equally at risk. Reaffirming the foundational Genesis narrative as our central and vital myth, Charles Foster explores why we find ourselves in a disastrously fractured world but also propels us to a new and lyrical vision of a world crafted by evolution, but permeated by meaning and beauty, and ultimately to be made perfect. This is a book the atheist Darwinists will loathe, but I’ll bet anything they won’t have an answer.”
Professor. Simon Conway Morris
“Charles Foster shows himself a true disciple of Darwin by choosing the difficult option of defending reason against the fundamentalism of both religion and atheism. He succeeds marvelously. His book is fun to read and an important antidote to the shrill hysteria about evolution from both extremes. Such unreason ought to be rejected out of hand but still captivates many people. Read The Selfless Gene and inwardly digest it.”
“Science and religion are frequently thought to be at odds. However, in this book Charles Foster assesses the arguments of creationists, intelligent design, Charles Darwin, and Richard Dawkins, and shows that there is not conflict between science and the Bible if both are properly understood. The book is written in a clear and lively style, and contains many fascinating facts: I found it difficult to put down." Professor Colin Humphreys, Professor of Materials Science and Director of Research, University of Cambridge "Charles Foster is a thinker who is prepared to engage with real fullblooded science and with real full-blooded Christianity. The result is a book that moves beyond the usual stereotypes and battle-lines into an exciting world of awe, wonder, Darwin, and God." Revd. Dr. David Wilkinson, Principal, St. John’s College, Durham University A great deal of the universe does not need any explanation. Elephants, for instance. Once molecules have learnt to compete and to create other molecules in their own image, elephants, and things resembling elephants, will in due course be found roaming through the countryside . . . Some of the things resembling elephants will be men.”
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