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Evolution and Religious Creation Myths
How Scientists Respond
Paul F. Lurquin and Linda Stone
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2007
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Lurquin, Paul F.
Evolution and religious creation myths : how scientists respond /
Paul F. Lurquin and Linda Stone.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index.
ISBN: 978-0-19-531538-7 (cloth)
1. Evolution—Religious aspects. 2. Creationism. I. Stone, Linda, 1947– II. Title.
2007
'652–dc22 2006023081
135798642
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on acid-free paper
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