"A little philosophy inclineth a man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth man's mind about to religion."—Lord Bacon: "Essay on Atheism."
"If men of piety were also men of science, and if men of science were to read the Scriptures, there would be more faith on the earth and also more philosophy."—Hamilton: "Royal Preacher"
An appeal. At the outset we appeal for a careful reading of the following pages. The issue is more serious than can be realized. The choice is between receiving an utterly unproved theory, which is destructive of belief in the Bible, or accepting the Bible record and refusing evolution. There is no middle ground.
In the first place we are able to prove that the theory is unscientific. If the theory were correct all nature would confirm it; the proofs would be million-mouthed. But if the theory be a false one, then the very admissions of its chief advocates are its destruction. It is slain by a sword proceeding out of the mouths of its own adherents.
In the second place we show how utterly opposed the theory is to the Scriptures, and how the acceptance of it completely shatters belief in the Bible, in Christ, in redemption, in Heaven. The reader will not at first realize the importance of all this. Every issue is not vital. For instance, we personally believe that the earth is round. There are intelligent people in the world who contend that it is flat. But the belief one way or the other does not matter a great deal. But in our present inquiry it is vital, and our eternal future may hang upon our view of it. We appeal, then, for a careful reading of this pamphlet.