5 Responses to “A Mosaic”

1. Bilbo Says:
   December 29th, 2007 at 5:30 pm

   Slowly making progress in the DM. I'm in chapter 6 right now, though I did skip ahead to the last chapter already. So far, it's very, very good.

Comment by Bilbo — December 29, 2007 @ 5:30 pm

2. fifth monarchy man Says:
   December 29th, 2007 at 6:38 pm

   Hey all

   Is there anything truly new in this book?
   What I'm looking for is something that will make an open-minded skeptic take another look at ID. I'm already convinced and the true believer critics will never be convinced.
   Does this book have anything to offer to the undecided or is it just another exercise in preaching to the choir?

   Peace

Comment by fifth monarchy man — December 29, 2007 @ 6:38 pm

3. MikeGene Says:
   December 30th, 2007 at 1:57 am

   Hi Bilbo,

   You write:
   

   Slowly making progress in the DM. I'm in chapter 6 right now, though I did skip ahead to the last chapter already. So far, it's very, very good.

   Thank you. I really do value your feedback. If I remember correctly, you had very high expectations after being annoyed by the long delay and, frankly, that was making me a little nervous.

Comment by MikeGene — December 30, 2007 @ 1:57 am

4. MikeGene Says:
   December 30th, 2007 at 2:04 am

   Hi fifth monarchy man,

   Does this book have anything to offer to the undecided or is it just another exercise in preaching to the choir?

   I wrote the book primarily for those who accept ID and the open-minded skeptics. But I did not intend to preach to the choir. I try to encourage critical thinking, questioning, and different ways of approaching this topic. Whether I succeed in those regards is something others would have to tell you.

Comment by MikeGene — December 30, 2007 @ 2:04 am

5. Thought Provoker Says:
   December 30th, 2007 at 3:09 am

   Hi Fifth Monarchy Man,

   You asked…

   What I'm looking for is something that will make an open-minded skeptic take another look at ID.
   …
   Does this book have anything to offer to the undecided or is it just another exercise in preaching to the choir?

   If this is your criteria., Mike's book is clearly a solid hit However, it isn't a home run. More like a respectable stand up single.

   Mike provides his logical reasoning in an open and convincing manner. There is a lot that make sense that is backed it up with evidence and references. There are some things people will find disagreeable. This is true for both sides of the culture war. Note, Mike doesn't present the controversial stuff with the in-your-face style I would. This is probably a good thing.

   ID skeptics will probably say this isn't Dembski's or Well's ID. It isn't. This is why I say the book meets your criteria of offering an open-minded skeptic something to think about. Mike's version of ID is definitely something more than creationism in a cheap tuxedo.

   You can take the next part as good or bad (or both). The Design Matrix leaves you wanting more. It makes a respectable case but I doubt it will cause anyone to be totally converted on the first read.

   This is a lot better than some other pro-ID books that tried swinging for the fences but ended up having to put on a brave show of declaring a foul ball a home run.

   I hope this helps.

Comment by Thought Provoker — December 30, 2007 @ 3:09 am

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