| View Larger Image | Icons Of Evolution | DVDStarring: Steve Meyer, Paul Nelson, Ken Miller, Bruce Chapman, David Berlinski
Directed By: Brian Boorujy
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| | Binding: | DVD | | Rating: |  | | Run Time: | 75 minutes | | Format: | Color, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Full Screen, Special Edition, NTSC | | Studio: | Randolph Productions Inc | | Number of Discs: | 1 | | Aspect Ratio: | 1.33:1 | | Release Date: | May 01, 2002 | | Sales Rank: | 18,739th |
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EDITORIAL REVIEWS |
Description
Are students learning the whole truth about Darwin's theory of evolution? According to a growing number of scientists, the suprising answer is no. They claim that many of the most famous "Icons of Evolution"-including Darwin's "Tree of Life," finches from the Galapagos Islands, and embryos that look remarkably similar-are based on outdated research and sloppy logic. They say students are being hurt by the failure to present both sides of an emerging scientific debate over Darwin's theory. Come explore this fascinating new conflict over evolution in the classroom-a conflict based on science, not religion. Learn about the controversy that engulfs one town when a teacher actually tries to tell students that some scientists disagree with Darwin. From the Galapagos Islands to China, Icons of Evolution will take you on a fast-paced, fascinating journey into one of the most contoversial issues in today's public arena. |
CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.0 based on 33 reviews)
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The movie - "must have" by Serg (US)  5 Stars
October 29, 2009
For many people who studied the contradictory in Darwin's theory this movie may enrich facts.
For all who think that Darwin's theory is only explanation of life origins (like Richard Dawkins who consider only his own opinion) this DVD would be disturbing.
The movie is a good illustration of many spurious facts made in support of Darwin's theory of evolution like HAECKEL drawings [...]. Also the observation of finches at Galápagos Islands does not give a solid evidence to support the evolution theory because the size and shape of their beaks of this species changes back and forward adapting to environment. Again the Cambrian explosion is the rapid appearance of most major groups of complex animals around 530 million years ago, as evidenced by the fossil record. If some like soft body's organisms could be preserved then should be found the fossils of transitions of animal forms which is not in the fossil records.
It's a good film which does not represent a religions or Darwinist followers. It gives you a base for thinking and questioning of Darwin theory.
Movie about 50 min long, illustrated with graphic and animations. It has a little material which represented in "Darwin's Dilemma" DVD. Good sound and narrations. Also I'd recommend to watch a "Special features" which is good addition to film.
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Good information and approach by M. Kandel (Chicago, IL) 5 Stars
January 26, 2009
This presentation was very helpful. It did not present religion vs evolution, but scientific doubts of the evolution theory. When the basic ideas behind evolution are challenged by science, it is seen as a very weak explanation with many flaws. I especially appreciated the "Bonus DVD features" which summarized the points. It is listed as "10 questions to ask your biology teacher." This DVD was one of the best I have seen.
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The icons (i.e. inaccuracies) my biology classes never explained, but should have... by Zoran V. Zaev (Ashburn, VA United States) 5 Stars
January 03, 2009
Similar to the book (Icons of Evolution: Science or Myth? Why Much of What We Teach About Evolution is Wrong), but shorter and less detailed, with beautiful computer generated animations, interviews with scientists, and more. The Haeckel's embryos discussion in itself is worth watching this video!
The video encourages investigation, thought, and scientific analysis of the theory of Darwinian (blind) evolution, and looks at few popular icons of evolution that are taught in public schools without any critical examination: Haeckel's Embryos, Darwin's Finches, 4-Winged Fruit Fly, and Bacterial Resistance to drugs. It also discusses the issue of homology and the Cambrian Explosion that is a puzzle for Darwinian Evolution. The video also deals with the issue of suppressing free inquiry in the scientific establishment and the intense intolerance towards professors who might even mention challenging the dogma of Darwinian Evolution. It is a shame, as in science we ought to follow the truth and the facts, no matter our own assumptions.
Besides the book with the same title, you may like to consider the following resources to further explore this topic: Unlocking The Mystery Of Life, Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, The Design Revolution: Answering The Toughest Questions About Intelligent Design, Intelligent Design: William A. Dembski & Michael Ruse in Dialogue.
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very educational by Barbara Ellis (New York) 5 Stars
October 24, 2008
This is a very informative and eduational book. It is presented from a science perspective and have some very important information about problems with explainations in science.
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Worthwhile video for any youth group, Christian or non-Christian by T. Beck 5 Stars
February 11, 2008
It is a shame that anti-Christian sentiment has become so pervasive that even legitimate scientific inquiry is suppressed when one objects to Darwin. The evidence is mounting that Darwinian evolution, in and of itself, is insufficient to explain our current observations about our origins. The hysteria surrounding the topic of the separation of church and state risks creating a repressive environment where disagreement with Darwinism is perceived incorrectly as coming only from Christians who are attempting to put forth a religious agenda. These questions are also being raised by non-Christian scientists, but our youth are not being allowed to hear the truth due to this conflict in the schools. In fact, the current defense of Darwinism is beginning to rival emperor worship in terms of our inability to speak against or question something that might just be wrong.
This video puts forth the true story of a battle in one high school where a science teacher was censored from presenting even non-Christian scientific articles from mainstream journals in an attempt to bring critical thinking into the classroom. This is a worthwhile video for any youth group, Christian or non-Christian where the topics facing 21st century scientists and science students need to be examined critically.
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SIMILAR PRODUCTS |
| Where Does The Evidence Lead?
Starring: Jay Richards
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Where Does the Evidence Lead? is a re-cap, summarization of the same materials included in Unlocking the Mystery of Life. It's an incredibly "easy-to-view" and "easy-to-understand" DVD/Video! Where Does the Evidence Lead? contains all of the same footage utilized in Unlocking the Mystery of Life but the program material is divided into six, 10-minute chapters that allow the viewer to quickly view and easily grasp the compelling case for "Design vs Darwinism."
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| Unlocking The Mystery Of Life
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In 1859, Charles Darwin published, On the Origin of Species . In it, he argued that all of life on earth was the product of undirected natural processes. Time, chance, and natural selection. Since Darwin, biologists have relied on such processes to account for the origin of living things. Yet today, this approach is being challenged as never before. "Unlocking the Mystery of Life" is the story of top-notch, contemporary scientists who are advancing a powerful idea -- "the theory of intelligent...
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| Darwin's Dilemma
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| The Privileged Planet
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| The Case for a Creator
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This 60-minute program is a compelling adaptation of Lee Strobel's personal journey from atheism to faith in God... a journey in search of the truth about intelligent design in the universe. During his academic years, Lee became convinced that God was outmoded, a belief that colored his ensuing career as an award-winning journalist at the Chicago Tribune . Science made the idea of a Creator irrelevant... or so Strobel thought. My road to atheism was paved by science... but, ironically,...
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