I Published My Book. A New Look at Life’s Origins and diversity

[Osama Mahdi]

I am very much looking forward to reading your book!

That’s so wonderful to hear—thank you!

 

[cwpayton]

Nature in all of its realms is truly amazing, I dont believe God is in nature, but is very definitely evident in it. I remarked too my wife just yesterday,[ have you ever seen 2 sunsets or sun rises exactly alike. I think the world was recreated by the great flood of Noah after the initial creation.
Cant wait to get my hands on your book.

 

[Osama Mahdi]

Nature in all of its realms is truly amazing, I dont believe God is in nature, but is very definitely evident in it. I remarked too my wife just yesterday,[ have you ever seen 2 sunsets or sun rises exactly alike. I think the world was recreated by the great flood of Noah after the initial creation.
Cant wait to get my hands on your book.

Thank you so much for your kind words! If my book has a positive effect on you or anyone who kindly takes the time to read it, I’ll truly feel like one of the most fortunate people.

 

[Datchew]

Way over my head but a very interesting post!

Knowing what you know, do you believe in God?

Hi Shakka - yes, I do.

One of my favorite writers, C.S. Lewis, writes about his path from Atheism to Christianity in a humoros fashion which is similar to mine. “...the most dejected, reluctant convert in all of England . . . drug into the kingdom kicking, struggling, resentful, and darting his eyes in every direction for a chance of escape.”

Except I wasn't in England.

My issue was that I was stuck. There had to be a God and the next task was to figure out which one.
I don't want to divert from the OP and / or offend others by getting too far into a religious discussion so I won't go into details on my selection process.
Leave it to suffice that I'm Christian. A follower of Jesus. With a very scientific, skeptical aversion to mystical hooey and mysticism and political movements cloaked in religion and other such baggage.

 

[Bwana Man]

By God's grace, I just published my book On the Real Origin of Species by Means of Life: Tracing the Purposeful Design of Life
This book presents not one but two transformative theories that directly challenge and falsify the theory of evolution, offering a new framework to replace it, rooted in current scientific evidence.
Written for everyone—parents, grandparents, and individuals concerned about the world we are shaping for future generations—it engages readers with an accessible dialogue format, blending rigorous science with thought-provoking examples and a touch of humor.
More than just a scientific discourse, this book inspires personal growth, fosters spiritual reflection, and provides the tools to counter the ever-changing philosophies that dominate today’s society. It invites readers to rethink not only their understanding of life and living organisms but also their perception of reality itself.
Whether you are seeking clarity in a world of confusion, a deeper connection to the natural world, or a way to guide the next generation toward truth, this book is a must-read for anyone who dares to question, explore, and believe.
Learn more and get a first look at www.osamasmahdi.com
This enlightening work is now available at:

https://www.amazon.com/Real-Origin-Species-Means-Life/dp/B0DS6NBM75/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

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Any plans to offer this in an audio format on Audible?

 

[Osama Mahdi]

Any plans to offer this in an audio format on Audible?

I definitely want to create an audio version of the book. The challenge, however, is the cost. While there are AI programs that can convert text into an audiobook, I’m not a fan of that approach. I want a real human narrator—definitely not me! (Haha.)

Unfortunately, hiring a skilled narrator is beyond my budget at the moment. Hopefully, I’ll find an opportunity to produce the audiobook as soon as possible.

Kind regards!

 

[gizmo]

Awesome, this is another I am going to put on my reading list and order. I very much look forward to reading it but I’m sure much will likely go over my head.

 

[gizmo]

It’s added to my Amazon list, I will order it Friday.

 

[AZDAVE]

I will order your book. Look forward to reading it. I have a very deep faith and believe god and science prove each other.

 

[Osama Mahdi]

I will order your book. Look forward to reading it. I have a very deep faith and believe god and science prove each other.

I could not agree more! It’s wonderful to connect with someone who shares the belief that God and science complement and affirm one another. God bless you!

 

[Osama Mahdi]

It’s added to my Amazon list, I will order it Friday.

Thank you very much for your support. I truly appreciate your interest in my book.

 

[Osama Mahdi]

Some people have asked about the structure of my book, so here’s an overview:

The first three chapters focus on falsifying the theory of evolution.
In the fourth chapter, I introduce a system I developed to identify design in any structure or system, including living organisms.
The fifth chapter explores the unique features of life and examines them using this design-identification system.
The final chapter offers a discussion enriched with philosophical insights about the nature of existence.

The first three chapters are somewhat dense, so for those who kindly decide to give the book a try, it’s perfectly fine to start with the last three chapters if that suits you better. This flexibility allows readers to engage with the ideas at their own pace and interest level.

Here’s another example of the writing discussing of of life's features that is survival behavior. Every organism is equipped with survival tools and the innate knowledge to use them, a knowledge expressed through survival behavior.

The Talking Trees

The African antelope known as the kudu is known for browsing and feeding on various trees, including the acacia tree. Acacia trees can typically withstand animals eating a few leaves from them without issue. However, scientists observed a concerning phenomenon on game ranches during the winter season when food sources are scarce: a sudden increase in the deaths of large numbers of kudus.

Upon investigating the matter, scientists made a shocking discovery. The overstocked kudus in the game ranches were excessively feeding on the acacia trees, causing the trees to produce lethal quantities of leaf tannin in response to the browsing. Even more astonishing is that the acacia tree releases a compound called ethylene into the air. This ethylene acts as a warning signal to neighboring trees, alerting them to the imminent danger of browsing animals. In response to this warning, nearby trees begin producing their own leaves containing tannin within five to ten minutes. The acacia trees are communicating with one another, signaling a collective defense mechanism against excessive leaf-eating animals.

For living organisms to survive and thrive, they must have survival skills, including various forms of survival behaviors to find food, mark territory, use teamwork and camouflage, escape danger, share resources, scare enemies, and more.

Millions of different survival behaviors can be observed in millions of living organisms; survival behavior is unique in its nature to overcome specific problems in specific circumstances within distinct environments. Several genes and gene expression control molecules are encoded for these unique survival behaviors. When considering the origin of every survival behavior, two potential explanations arise: natural, unguided processes or intelligent design. Through scientific knowledge and empirical observation, we must determine which option is more feasible.

Can natural, unguided processes generate all the requisite survival behaviors observed in millions of living organisms?

Do random, unguided mutations or other natural processes have sufficient time and population size to generate all the necessary genes and proteins for these behaviors?

Is it reasonable to conclude that random, unguided processes can create every single behavior gene and protein through trial-and-error or step-by-step fashion? Or is it utterly absurd to place faith in such processes?

Do these survival behaviors have all the definitive characteristics of intelligent design? Do the principles of evolutionary pathways clearly suggest intelligent design?

Every behavior is triggered by specific signal or signals as a response to a particular threat. There is knowledge, meaningful information, a perfect solution to deal with a particular threat.

Intelligent design and foresight are present within every survival behavior. As mentioned in the case of the Japanese honeybees for example, they used the most suitable means—heat and perfect teamwork—to overcome the hornet. Bees knew about the heat tolerance advantage they have over the hornet.

The different, yet appropriate reactions by the female horned lizard toward different types of snakes, one being an egg eater and the other a lizard eater, is a clear indication of innate knowledge. For even a human observer, both snakes look similar, but the horned lizard sees and knows the difference. If the female horned lizard, Japanese honeybees, Asian honeybees, or acacia tree react incorrectly, the outcome will be negative. Therefore, considering multiple factors and facts, it is impossible for a mechanism dependent on trial and error to repeatedly attempt various behaviors out of countless possibilities until discovering the correct one. In fact, possessing the appropriate survival behavior for a specific threat provides definitive evidence of intelligent design.

The challenge lies in the initial appearance of the individual possessing the right behavior, despite natural selection favoring such traits. We also should ask: how did the first cell obtain the necessary survival skills from the beginning?

Quandary 54

These survival behaviors cannot be developed through trial and error or acquired gradually; they must be fully functional from the beginning and in coordination with each living organism’s physical abilities.