Why did I write a book? Inspiration of sorts, for sure.Since I am getting older rather quickly it seems, I thought it time to ask how I got here. If you go to church, what do you hear? You hear about a creator. If you go to some schools, what you hear? A creator is anti-science. We evolved from purely natural causes over millions of years. Since I go to church and to academia, I figured something is wrong somewhere. They both cannot be right. So, which is right? I began investigating and realized I could not keep in my head everything I was encountering. I wrote it down. Hence, the book.Are you created by God? Or is your ancestor a monkey? If you want to be able to explain your answer, give my book a chance. I was recently contacted by the Austin Institute for the Study of Family and Culture, which is housed on the University of Texas campus. The Austin Institute provides students and faculty there a place to discuss ideas outside of a classroom setting. Check out my …
Sweet Marie
During the COVID pandemic, Greg Tivis, a full-time musician, and I played music for a Happy Hour at the PARC Traditions independent living facility in Bryan, TX. Given the health concerns, we played outside. Most of the attendees were on their balconies, which surrounded us on each side, but a few were in chairs outside at a distance from us. Greg decided to video the performance live on Facebook. While we were playing, a woman approached Greg at the piano. An aid soon escorted her away, only to have her reapproach Greg with a little dancing. This event spawned a short story that I am sharing with you in this post. For a brief background, once a week I am in a literature discussion with three friends, Lane Rawlins, Mark Morlock, and David Knowles. All are Ph.D. economists, all retired, and all lovers of literature. Lane is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley, and he was the supervisor of Mark’s and Dave’s Ph.D. dissertations at Washington State University. …
Is Your Ancestor a Monkey?
Is Your Ancestor A Monkey?: An Exploration of Key Issues in the Evolution Versus Creation Debate Coming March 6, 2023 This book examines some important key issues in the evolution versus creation debate, including the importance of the Big Bang, the building blocks of life, DNA information, archeological evidence. intelligent design, and near-death experiences. By the end of this brief discussion, you will better be able to know what you believe and explain why you believe it. 5.0 out of 5 stars Does evolution make sense as an explanation for the origin of humans? Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023 This very readable book takes you through the main claims that evolution can explain the origin of humans, presents the relevant scientific data, and asks the tough questions. Everyone from junior high to adult will be fascinated by the incredible intricacy of humans, at every level of detail all the way down to DNA. Could this just evolve by chance, or is it …