This is a very well-written defense of free markets. I'll show my cards. I'm a classical liberal (moderate libertarian). If you are interested in libertarianism, this is a perfect starting point, or if you want to see the other side, this is a good book too. ( 4 stars)
#8 Coming to Faith Through Dawkins: 12 Essays on the Pathway from New Atheism to Christianity Denis Alexander - editor
From Goodreads: Editors Denis Alexander and Alister McGrath gather other intelligent minds from around the world to share their startling stories. Richard Dawkins and his fellow New Atheists were instrumental in their conversions to Christianity. Despite a wide range of backgrounds and cultures, all are united in the fact that they were first enthusiasts for the claims and writings of the New Atheists.
This audiobook was amazing. It was so smart. I know the new atheism kind of died out as a movement for sure, but it was still very good.
If you are having doubts, this one is for you. My one criticism of the book is that it is anti-Intelligent Design. What is ID?
Intelligent design -- often called "ID" -- is a scientific theory that holds that the emergence of some features of the universe and living things is best explained by an intelligent cause rather than an undirected process such as natural selection. ID theorists argue that design can be inferred by studying the informational properties of natural objects to determine if they bear the type of information that in our experience arises from an intelligent cause ( Caesy Lukien)
But overall, a great book. (4 stars)
"You are your own, and you belong to yourself."
This is the fundamental assumption of modern life. And if we are on our own, then it's up to us to forge our own identities and to make our lives significant. But while that may sound empowering, it turns out to be a crushing responsibility - one that never actually delivers on its promise of a free and fulfilled life, but instead leaves us burned out, depressed, anxious, and alone. This phenomenon is mapped out onto the very structures of our society, and helps explain our society's underlying disorder, its social commentary with bite. (4 stars)
From Goodreads: "Questions surrounding the origins of the universe and the accuracy of biblical accounts place science at the forefront of discussions between atheists and Christians alike. Believers criticize the natural sciences as untrustworthy or even as an enemy of faith, while atheists reprimand Christians for denying empirical facts of nature. Is it possible to rightly love both God and science?"
This is a short book (96 pages), and it is so easy and approachable. And if you're just getting into these questions, this book is perfect for beginners. (4 stars).
From Goodreads: Authors Juniper Hayward and Athena Liu were supposed to be twin rising stars. But Athena is a literary darling while June is a nobody. Who wants stories about basic white girls?, June thinks. So when June witnesses Athena’s death in a freak accident, she acts on impulse, stealing Athena’s just-finished masterpiece, an experimental novel about the unsung contributions of Chinese laborers during World War I.
This book was pretty good. I don't want to give too much away, but I'll keep my eyes out for an R.F. Kuang book in the future. (4 stars.)
#4 Reconnected: How 7 Screen-Free Weeks with Monks and Amish Farmers Helped Me Recover the Lost Art of Being Human
Okay, I found this book through YouTube. It's not as hardcore as Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport; he still has social media, like Tittok but uses it wisely, which I can't do much social media myself, but the writing style and mindset are what get the book on the list. (4 stars)
I believe this book has something for everyone in the debate over creation and evolution. He doesn't bash other good-faith people. In fact, he points out people like Michael Denton and Stephen C. Meyer in Good Light, which is a breath of fresh air, but he's no dogmatic creationist, which I like ( being Ambivalent
On evolution, myself he was a professor, which shows in these chapters, it felt like an evolutionary biology class with no homework, which is the best because I hated homework in high school. He boiled super complex topics, and he showed how evolutionary biology is no threat to Christian theism and made it very enjoyable to listen to. Speaking of, I heard his voice, and he has a great voice. (5 stars)
#2 The Creationists: From Scientific Creationism to Intelligent Design, Expanded Edition
If you want a good history of the 20th-century creationist movement, this one is for you. It's long and dense, though, 624 pages (4.5 stars)
Violent riots fomented by foreign agents are breaking out in South Korea. Seizing the opportunity, North Korea launches a lightning invasion, with heavy Soviet support, whose aim is to unite North and South under Communist rule. The second Korean War has begun, and World War III may be imminent.
This book was like watching a really well-done action movie that you don't want to leave. I won't give anything away (4.5 stars)
And there you have it, the top ten books I read this summer. I'll see you in the next post. Keep on reading, friends
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