Why is the creation vs. evolution debate so important? Does what you believe about it really matter to the people you talk with? And if you do need to form an opinion, can't you just pick and choose the best parts of both sides of the discussion? Renowned apologist and Bible teacher Ron Rhodes skillfully answers these questions. This helpful guide gives readers the information they need to form their own convictions and answer other people's questions. The ten items at the heart of this debate are explained in an easy-to-understand format, and they include... The universe had a beginning-and therefore a Beginner. Fossil evidence and other scientific discoveries contradict evolution. Creationism makes good sense and agrees with scientific evidence. Accessible to any reader but thorough enough to be fair, this analysis of the creation vs. evolution debate will encourage believers and guide seekers in their quest for truth.