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How I Changed My Mind About Evolution is a collection of essays by evangelical Christians who share their personal journeys of reconciling their faith with the scientific evidence for evolution. The book, edited by Kathryn Applegate and J.B. Stump, features contributions from prominent scientists, theologians, biblical scholars, and pastors who represent a diversity of views and backgrounds within evangelicalism. Some of the authors include Francis Collins, N.T. Wright, John Ortberg, James K.A. Smith and Deborah Haarsma. The book aims to foster dialogue and understanding among Christians who may differ on how to interpret the biblical account of creation and the findings of modern science.

The book is divided into four sections: Stories from Scientists, Stories from Biblical Scholars and Theologians, Stories from Pastors, and Stories from Thought Leaders. Each section contains several essays that explore how the authors came to accept evolution as compatible with their Christian beliefs, what challenges they faced along the way, what insights they gained, and what implications their views have for their ministry or work. Some of the authors affirm theistic evolution, also known as evolutionary creationism, which holds that God created the universe and life through evolutionary processes. Others adopt a more agnostic stance on the mechanisms of evolution, but affirm its general validity as a scientific theory. All of them affirm the authority and inspiration of the Bible, the centrality of Jesus Christ, and the importance of Christian unity.

The book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about how evangelical Christians can embrace both evolution and faith without compromising either. The book is published by InterVarsity Press as part of the BioLogos Books on Science and Christianity series, which is sponsored by the BioLogos Foundation, an organization that promotes harmony between science and faith.

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