Questioning Darwin : 1. The Book of Genesis, Creationism  Vs Darwin. An HBO Documentary Part 1
Channel: Cerulean Vibes
Date: 2020-07-12

Questioning Darwin : 1. The Book of Genesis, Creationism  Vs Darwin. An HBO Documentary Part 1

This Part looks at the views of Christians who reject Charles Darwin's theory of evolution.

This Full length documentary showcases His Theory of Evolution versus our long held beliefs of creationism , the book of Genesis. starts out with a refreshingly unusual approach to a polarizing subject, then finds a way to deepen it.

Featuring interviews with Darwin historians, biographers, ministers and creationist Christians, along with letters and writings of Darwin (voiced by actor Sam West), the film takes a balanced look at this 153-year-old debate.

The film, by Antony Thomas, read by the actor Sam West. These biographical segments are juxtaposed with comments from creationist Christians, presented non-judgmentally. Mr. Thomas for the most part lets these opposing worldviews speak for themselves.

The film works its way around to a weightier type of compare and contrast. Some of the creationists  undergoing personal crises, that tried their faith.  As we see one family reciting hymns at the bedside of a teenager who was severely injured in a car accident.

Darwin, too, faced his trials. Particularly on the  death of one of his daughters in 1851. Creating an ever increasing sense of discord in him towards the whole theory of Genesis.

Whether either belief system offers meaningful comfort in the face of calamity is left for us to ponder.