Finally, a book has been written that approaches the evolution and creation controversy from a common sense approach. In An Appeal to Reason, the author provides to the average person an abundance of data regarding this volatile topic. The reader is led through a maze of disclosures regarding:  the complexity of living systems  the testimony embedded within the fossil record  the historical and cultural proofs of man and dinosaurs as being contemporaries  the fallacies inherent in the interpretation of radiometric dating  the complete shambles of supposed human evolution  the faith-science required by the big bang. If a jury were to examine such an array of evidence, they would undoubtedly render the following verdict: the theory of evolution is guilty of being un-scientific and not believable. The rational person, using their common sense, will see through the smoke of deception, and view evolution for what it really is: a humanistic philosophy, a secular religion.