Why Are We Here?

Why Are We Here? explores many different approaches to this defining question. It begins with the author's experiences and follows with what the Bible tells us before looking at Charles Darwin and what evolution reveals. Then, this book explores the philosophy of various religions in answering the question. Paleontology and archaeology unearth skeletons millions of years old that allow us to trace the evolution of man. Molecular biology influences the "why" of our being here. Man's ever-increasing knowledge of the universe seems to say we are part of, and constantly learning more about, the "why." We face challenging questions regarding the use of genetic engineering to improve plants and animals and the elimination of adverse mutations in our own gene pool. Environmental issues of enormous consequences provide ample reasons for "why we are here."