>This question may relate to the ongoing discussion. A pastor friend of
>mine recommended a book titled *The Fingerprint of God* (or perhaps a
>similar title) in which the author allegedly cites major secular
>proponents of evolution as saying that because of the recent dating of
>the "big bang" that there was not sufficient time for evolution as it is
>now understood to have taken place. The book, as described to me, does
>not say these major proponents (Carl Sagan was one, I believe) now
>believe in God, but rather that they are beginning to question
>evolutionary theory. Does anyone on the list know of the book, the
>author, and if it has any credence? Thanks for your help.
I read all the responses to your post to date and didn't find any discussion
of the scientific portion of your question. Hugh Ross' book is good but it
was written prior to the current Hubble constant controversy. He cites an
14-18 billion year age for the universe. The current controversy would place
the age much younger--as recent as 7 billion years ago. If the universe is 7
billion years old, then there has not been time for the creation of heavy
elements in the manner envisioned by current theories. If the younger age
becomes accepted, then new views of how rapidly stars and planets can form
may be needed. However, that does not automatically throw out evolution. If
the earth were still able to have been formed 5 billion years ago (which is
supported by radioactive dating), then this controversy would not affect the
theory of evolution of life on earth.
glenn