Product Description

These critically acclaimed films are at the heart of a debate that is sweeping the nation. Is Darwinian evolution an accurate scientific explanation of the origin of the universe? Or is the true source of life and the cosmos an intelligent, purposeful designer? Through computer animation and interviews with leading scientists and scholars, Unlocking the Mystery of Life and The Privileged Planet answer these questions an never before. Featured on PBS , these remarkable documentaries will equip you and your family to understand an issue that could define science and culture in the 21st century.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #14811 in DVD
• Brand: The Privileged Planet / Unlocking the Mystery of Life 2-DVD Set
• Model: IM2D
• Published on: 2005
• Released on: 2006-02-01
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 2
• Running time: 220 minutes

Features

• Bonus DVD Features
• The search for Earth-like planets
• Journey to the edge of the universe
• Earth from Space
• 45 minutes of additional bonus materials, including frequently asked questions about Darwinism and intelligent design answered by scientists and an overview of the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands.

Customer Reviews

Evolution Has Credible Rivals
The one-note song of evolution has dominated the origins scene so long that evolutionists no longer think they have to answer tough questions that challenge the theory. These fine videos asked logical, probing questions that need to be addressed, not simply dismissed. When we could have a symphony of ideas being discussed and debated, why do we continue to settle for the monotony of the "Our way or the highway" attitude of so many evolutionists? Science should be about challenge, discovery and growth, not stagnation and intellectual bigotry.

Salient, Provocative, and Riveting!
I am an educator with a Masters in Education as is my wife. We found these riveting. We have watched them over and over and shared them with a number of others. I cannot remember my favorite lines and our set is currently loaned out, but suffice it to say that we highly recommend these.

If you know nothing about Intelligent Design these are a great starting point. We have found that too many people have discounted this movement and lumped it into the Creationist camp without doing their homework.

This is not a Creationist viewpoint, but it certainly points out that evolution as a theory is archaic (remember that a naturalist with little experience postulated the theory 150 years ago. The theory has always been embroiled in controversey and as we have deepened our knowledge evolution has had to be modified so that now it is an idea with many defectors and factions.

ID asks questions which are cogent and salient even if the demagogues of evolution find them provocative. Anyone who refuses to look at the challenges to there positon or beliefs must question the truth of them.

We found the series very enjoyable and think you will as well.

You Knew It Was True !
Stevie Wonder said it best...(" Nothin' from Nothin'... leaves.... Nothin" ).
You don't have to like the word GOD, to know there is one.
Watch and learn...watch and learn!.