BYU biology professor to talk about evolution

Michael Whiting, associate professor of integrative biology at Brigham Young University, will speak Friday, Sept. 23, at 7 p.m. on "Mormonism and Evolutionary Biology: Seeking Grandeur in this View of Life" in the Joseph Smith Building auditorium. Admission to this fifth lecture in the Hyrum B. Summerhays series is free and open to the public.

Charles Darwin, a contemporary of Joseph Smith, is often portrayed as a man eager to destroy faith and tear down religion, but Whiting describes Darwin as a kind and gentle man who provided profound insights into nature and who recognized grandeur in his view of life. Whiting will discuss how understanding the mechanics of creation through solid scientific inquiry makes it possible to gain a deeper respect for the creation and a richer appreciation for the ingenuity of an all-wise creator.

For more information, contact Michael Whiting at 801-422-5651.