Foreword by Dr. David Rosevear, Chairman of the Creation Science Movement

Published by: Anno Mundi Books

ISBN 13: 978-0-9543922-2-2
ISBN 10: 0-9543922-2-1

Paperback, 5.5 x 8.5", 316pp.

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Review by Geoff Chapman, Creation Resources Trust

In this highly relevant and well-researched book, Andrew Sibley, who is a meteorologist and Council Member of the Creation Science Movement, argues that as a result of the rise of the Darwinian faith system and belief in the certainty of technological progress and unrestrained capitalism, we have lost a proper respect for nature and humanity. If Christians are really concerned about ethical standards they must restore and develop a proper understanding of Natural Theology tradition, both in terms of the appearance of design seen in nature, and also in terms of our response to the Creator. The author writes from a young-earth creationist perspective, but is sensitive to those who think differently. This book is highly recommended for all who are seriously concerned about the moral and spiritual state of society, and we would especially urge those who hold a "progressive creationist" or "theistic evolutionist" position to read it carefully.

Andrew argues that as a result of the rise of the Darwinian faith system and belief in the certainty of technological progress and unrestrained capitalism, we have lost a proper respect for nature and humanity. Ethical standards are now based on subjective criteria where each person is able to decide his or her own conduct, often living for self in a grand struggle for survival. No more is seen the providential God who offers blessing and grace to mankind, nor the divine Sovereign who requires people to live in partnership with his will and purpose.

However, the Christian tradition known as Natural Theology has seen in nature the appearance of design, but more than that, it has pointed to the power, wisdom and goodness of the Designer and goes on to inform our conduct as Paul noted in Romans 1:20. This twin book approach enriches our lives, with the book of Scripture in the one hand, and the book of nature in the other, giving mankind rights, duties and a purpose in caring for one another and for creation.

If as Christians we are really concerned with ethical standards, then we must restore and develop a proper understanding of the Natural Theology tradition, both in terms of the appearance of design seen in nature, and also in terms of our response to the Creator.

Andrew has worked as a weather forecaster for a number of years, including presentation of forecasts on BBC local radio. He completed an MSc in Environmental Decision Making in 2003 with the Open University, and as a Christian he has developed a keen interest in environmental and social ethics. He is also a Council Member of the Creation Science Movement based in Portsmouth, which was founded in 1932 to challenge the ethical, theological and scientific implications that belief in evolution presents to society. He is currently studying for a PhD in Theology at Exeter University, looking at the theological implications of Intelligent Design.

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Andrew Sibley, BSc, MSc EDM (Open), FRMetS