Anarchy Evolution: Faith, Science, and Bad Religion in a World Without God

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Overview

In this passionate polemic, Greg Graffin argues that art and science have a deep connection. He describes his own coming-of-age as an artist and the formation of his naturalist worldview over the past three decades. Anarchy Evolution sheds new light on the long-standing debate on religion and the human condition. It is a book for anyone who has ever wondered if God really exists.

Editorial Reviews

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“Graffin is one of those rare people who seem to have combined two lives into one. He’s one of a small but growing number of atheists in the United States willing to talk about the damage they believe religion can do.”
Chicago Tribune
“A worldview eloquently expressed.”
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LA Weekly
“Anarchy Evolution sets out to draw connections between evolution, naturalist thought and punk, an undertaking that might sound rife with the potential to be reachy—or preachy. But Graffin and Olson manage to weave the seemingly disparate concepts together into a satisfying narrative.”
Nature
“Bucking authority and the religious views of his family, Graffin explains how he has developed a personal philosophy that celebrates the power of nature.”
Scientific American
“[Graffin] explains how evolution can be a guide to life.”
PopMatters
“Whether you’re a believer, an atheist, an agnostic, or anything in between, this is a necessary book.”
Kirkus Reviews

With the assistance of science journalist Olson (Mapping Human History: Discovering the Past Through Our Genes, 2002, etc.), Bad Religion leader Graffin presents a memoir of a life lived "at the intersection of evolutionary biology and punk rock."

In 1980, at age 15, Graffin co-founded the seminal punk band and also became fascinated with the writings and ideas of evolution. Bad Religion still plays and records, and the author is an evolutionary biologist with a doctorate in zoology from Cornell University. For Graffin, the appeal of both worlds was that, at their best, they challenged authority, dogma and given truths and opened up space for the anarchic process of creativity. As a naturalist, the author states that "the physical universeisthe universe"—there is nothing more. But that is more than enough for him, as having a role in the unfolding adventure of life on earth—which includes both tragedy and death—sustains him. Life, he writes, is not simply an inexorable process of natural selection, in which the fittest survive and procreate, but an anarchic creative collision of biology and environment, chance and circumstance. Graffin and Olson explain this view of evolution in clear, accessible language. While avoiding easy analogies with evolution, a large part of the book is devoted to the evolution ofBad Religion, as its art and career careened in unpredictable directions. Along the way, Graffin provides a wonderful depiction of the early L.A. punk scene, a detailed account of his adventures doing field work in the remote Amazon region of Bolivia and an honest appraisal of his failure to successfully balance science, music and family. In the end, writes the author, it is the human trait of empathy—not religion or any other authority—that allows us to recognize our common humanity and to accept the uniqueness of each individual.

Humble, challenging and inspiring.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780061828515
  • Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
  • Publication date: 10/18/2011
  • Pages: 304
  • Sales rank: 74,082
  • Product dimensions: 5.31 (w) x 8.00 (h) x 0.68 (d)

Meet the Author

Greg Graffin is the lead vocalist and songwriter of Bad Religion. He obtained his PhD in zoology at Cornell University, and has served as a lecturer in life sciences and paleontology at UCLA. He splits his time between Ithaca, New York, and Los Angeles.

Table of Contents

1 The Problem with Authority 1

2 Making Sense of Life 21

3 The False Idol of Natural Selection 51

4 The False Idol of Atheism 91

5 Tragedy: The Construction of a Worldview 117

6 Creativity, Not Creation 141

7 Where Faith Belongs 181

8 Believe Wisely 209

9 A Meaningful Afterlife 237

Acknowledgments 253

Notes 257

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  • Posted April 12, 2011

    Terrific

    I must first admit I have been a bad religion fan for many years so my opinion is likely to be biased. However, Anarchy Evolution is a fascinting and very personal look at the life of a very influential individual that anyone will enjoy. Graffin is also engaging in his descriptions and explainations about the process of evolution. I further applaud his effort to question authority even within the science of evolution. It is indeed by questioning and punching holes into existing scientific theory that makes them stronger, more well rounded and better understood.

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  • Posted March 8, 2011

    Great read-makes you think

    This book was very original. It does not get bogged down with religious arguments or become stiffed by unreadable science terms. Great book to read and think about. Smooth read and very enlightening.

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    Posted December 27, 2011

    Absolutely Great

    I just adore everything about this book!

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