Miller's arguments are that intelligent design can exist on a macro level, but not on a micro level. He proposes that not only is intelligent design off on a scientific level, but has dire political consequences as well. It was a good book and worth the read even though I did not find his arguments winning me over. ( )

A very interesting book that discusses both the political aspects of the ID movement as well as addressing the science behind evolution and the scientific failings of Intelligent Design. ( )

This defense of science and repudiation of Intelligent Design, and more significantly, its goal to restructure science is written by a man who is both a Microbiologist and a practicing Christian. Miller argues that science, with its focus on the natural, is an important part of the intellectual heritage of the West in general, and of the United States in particular. He quotes noted Conservatives such as George Will in its defense. He also argues that science and religion are not necessarily in conflict He examines the national qualities of Americans that have both led them to be leaders in science, and to risk destroying it in the name of evenhandedness.

Miller admires Bloom's book, The Closing of the American Mind. He interprets its message as being the danger of trying to be so fair and so open to all ideas as to be incapable of making judgments. He is afraid that this is happening with science. Instead of competing on a scientific basis, which I'm sure that Miller would allow, Intelligent Design is attempting to change the rules of science, and far too many people fail to see the danger. The book is a call to defend the boundries of science before the United States loses its edge.

Especially at the beginning, Miller also present scientific evidence against the claims of Intelligent Design, especially as they relate to Behe, Dembski, and arguments about complexity. These are quite interesting, more interesting to me personally than the rest, but not really the main purpose of the book.

Particularly recommended for those who are undecided or don't understand what the fuss is about. ( )