A review by jhoover
The Creation: An Appeal to Save Life on Earth by Edward O. Wilson

2.0

The problem I have with this book is that Wilson seems to conflate an enlightenment based secular humanism with science, though this is not necessarily the case. Science in itself is not contrary to Christiany and not all Christians are conservative creationists. As a Christian, I have no problem with the science in this book and many eco-theologians have longed grappled with this scientific evidence. Wilson lays out well the bad state we are in and he does a really does do a great job in reinstilling an awe for our home-but I also don't think this awe, especially in strictly biological terms, will by itself save creation. Real connection and understanding is needed if we are as a united humanity going to reverse our negative impacts on the environment.