Understanding the Origin and Diversity of Life

Many good books on the creation/evolution controversy are available today. However, many of these books can be difficult to understand and even the simplest books develop complex arguments. This book is very different. It takes a fresh, easy to understand approach that begins by teaching the reader some basic science. The principles of creation are presented with a Biblical view that is supported by science. The principles of evolution are presented and addressed to show some pertinent serious flaws. As an added bonus, the authors present and discuss some common questions such as the age of the earth, fossils, early life on Mars, and dinosaurs. The book also contains an additional reading list with an appendix with over 100 creation-related scriptures from both the Old and New Testaments.

Elizabeth J. Ridlon is a former college teacher. She served as an adjunct faculty member at Belleville Area College in Illinois from 1990 to 1995, teaching General Biology, and Human Anatomy and Physiology. Prior to that, she taught biology at the University of Maryland, European Division. Mrs. Ridlon earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology from Indiana University, a Master of Arts Degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska, and a Secondary Teachers Certificate from Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. Her masters thesis was a study of the seasonal changes in the blood biochemistry of the Western Plains Garter Snake. She is a member of First Baptist Church of O'Fallon, Illinois where she is active in various ministries.

Robert W. Ridlon, Jr. is a consultant for an information systems development firm. He has been an adjunct faculty member at Belleville Area College, Illinois since 1991, and teaches information systems theory; and systems analysis and design. Mr. Ridlon earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological Sciences from Indiana University and a Master of Science Degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology. His masters thesis was a study on organizational behavior. Mr. Ridlon has several scientific publications to his name in the areas of biochemistry, cell biology, and information systems. Mr. Ridlon is a member and ordained Deacon at First Baptist Church of O'Fallon, Illinois.