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Francis S. Collins

The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2006

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Essay Topics

1.

Describe the factors and steps that led to Collins adopting Christianity. How does his description of this event adopt the genre of the conversion narrative?

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What are some of the facts Collins brings forward to make the case that evolution is true? How does he preempt objections to his claims?

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To what does Collins attribute the fact that the majority of Americans (according to polls) do not accept the theory of evolution as true? Are there factors that Collins is overlooking?