Adam and Eve: Clarifying Again What is at Stake

Sept. 3, 2011 - Some postmodern teachers, like Brian McLaren, deny the literal interpretation of the creation story. Albert Mohler explains that this view is a rejection of a clear biblical teaching and the denial of the biblical doctrine of the Fall, leading to a very different way of telling the story of the Bible and the meaning of the Gospel. It also misses the essential point made by Paul in Romans, chapter 5.

Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned—for sin indeed was in the world before the law was given, but sin is not counted where there is no law. Yet death reigned from Adam to Moses, even over those whose sinning was not like the transgression of Adam, who was a type of the one who was to come. But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man’s trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. And the free gift is not like the result of that one man’s sin. For the judgment following one trespass brought condemnation, but the free gift following many trespasses brought justification. For if, because of one man’s trespass, death reigned through that one man, much more will those who receive the abundance of grace and the free gift of righteousness reign in life through the one man Jesus Christ. [Romans 5:12-17]

Source: Albert Mohler - Crosswalk

False Start? Controversy Over Adam & Eve - Albert Mohler - Crosswalk

The Search for the Historical Adam

Jun. 3, 2011 - A new debate in evangelical circles revolves around the views of prominent atheist-turned-Christian Francis S. Collins. Having led the historic project of mapping the complete sequence of several billion DNA subunits in human genes, Collins was appointed director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Collins, one of the most eminent scientists ever to identify as an evangelical Christian, staunchly defends Darwinian evolution even as he insists on God as the Creator. And he now stands at the epicenter of a dispute that increasingly agitates fellow believers.

Collins believes that the genetic evidence suggest that modern humans emerged from primate ancestors as far back as 100,000 years ago, long before the apparent Genesis time frame. This goes against the biblical account that God directly created adam and Eve. It also questions the human species's unique status as made in the "image of God." In addition, it casts doubt on the Christian doctrine on original sin and the Fall, the genealogy of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke, and Paul's teaching that links the historical Adam with redemption through Christ (Rom. 5:12-19; 1 Cor. 15:20-23, 42-49; and his speech in Acts 17).

In his 2006 bestseller, The Language of God: A Scientist Presents Evidence for Belief, Collins asked if Genesis might be presenting "a poetic and powerful allegory" about God endowing humanity with a spiritual and moral nature? He said, "Both options are intellectually tenable."

At the end of the article there is an appeal for leading evangelical thinkers in science and Scripture to jointly work out an accord. If not, this problem "could produce a huge split right through the heart of conservative, orthodox, historic Christianity."

Source: Richard N. Ostling - Christianity Today

No Adam, No Eve, No Gospel A position paper from Christianity Today

Feedback: “The Search for the Historical Adam” and Population Genomics- Dr.Elizabeth Mitchell - Answers in Genesis

Sin in the Double Helix

Mar. 18, 2011 - Prospective parents can now have their children's genetic structure tested to determine certain traits. One is the gene ACTN3, known as the "speed gene," which influences production of a protein involved in certain muscle activity. The test shows the child's predisposition for certain athletic qualities (or lack thereof). Thus a parent will be able to direct the child into the appropriate activities in life. Other genes give an indication of the child's predisposition to moral issues.

Lady Gaga sums it up best in her newest hit, "Born This Way": Whether you are alcoholic, gay, fat, liberal, promiscuous, or athletic, you can blame—or credit—your genes.

To some, genetic weaknesses lead us to an attitude of fatalism. But the Bible teaches that in a sin-corrupted world, all of us are born with a propensity to sin. Even the great Apostle Paul lamented "I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate, I do. … As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me" (Rom. 7:15-17).

The Bible teaches how to experience freedom from these weaknesses.

Source: Karen Swallow Prior - Christianity Today

Top scientists tell Scottish pupils: the Bible is true

Oct. 10, 2010 - A new creationist group in Scotland, called The Centre for Intelligent Design, is directed by Dr Alastair Noble, a Northern Irish professor of genetics, a vice-president of the Royal College of Physicians and a former school inspector. The group teaches the “scientific” theory of intelligent design, and holds to fundamentalist Christian beliefs, including a literal interpretation of the creation of Adam and Eve.

Source: Herald - Scotland

Centre for Intelligent Design

Meyer: Believing Life's 'Signature in the Cell'

Jun. 18, 2010 - Science philosopher Stephen Meyer has written a new book, "Signature in the Cell." It refutes the arguments that the theory of intelligent design is just religion and not true science. He shows that scientists now know that DNA is an incredibly complex code, far beyond what even the most brilliant computer programmers have devised.

Secular scientists often mock the simple faith of those who believe in an unseen God. But statisticians say the odds are impossible that this incredibly intricate, elegant code could ever just evolve.

Because of these odds, it takes much more faith to believe in chance than to believe in an intelligent designer behind this DNA code.

Source: CBN

In Seach of the 'God Particle'

Apr. 26, 2010 - Since last month the Large Hadron Collider, a huge magnetic accelerator underneath the Swiss-French border, has been succesfully operating. Scientists are analyzing the collision of billions of protons in hopes of discovering what might have happened during the "Big Bang" that they believe started our physical universe.

And a key part of the adventure in all this includes the search for the Higgs Boson, a theoretical particle that scientists believe is crucial to understanding how the universe functions. The Higgs has also been called the 'God Particle'.

Dr. Tara Shears, a particle physicist who is working on the Large Hadron Collider, says that if the tests do not find this particle it could be a serious blow to modern science.

Source: CBN

Ancient Primate Fossil Roils Scientific Community

Mar. 5, 2010 - Last spring, when Norwegian paleontologist Jorn Hurum unveiled "Ida," an unusually complete prehistoric primate fossil. He claimed that it was the missing link of human evolution, "a revolutionary scientific find that will change everything." The find was given the name "Ida" and the new genus and species name Darwinius masillae.

However, Blythe Williams, a visiting professor of paleontology at Duke University, and three colleagues, writing in a paper published this week in the Journal of Human Evolution, found no evidence that Ida represents a missing link.

Source: David Knowles - AOL News

The Link - Info about the book and the film

Why Ida fossil is not the missing link - New Scientist

“‘Missing Link’ Fossil Was Not Human Ancestor as Claimed, Anthropologists Say” - OneNewsNow

Molecular Machines Use Moving Parts

Jan. 19, 2010 - The latest research continues to describe molecular machines with moving parts: "'fingers' that open and close, ratchets that lock into place, and feet that move along tracks." The article is very technical, but this summary statement gives an idea of these amazing discoveries:

[L]arge structural molecules form machines with moving parts. These parts experience the same kinds of forces and motions that we experience at the macro level: stretching, bending, leverage, spring tension, ratcheting, rotation and translocation.

Source: Creation-Evolution Headlines

Why are young people leaving the church?

June 15, 2009 - Groundbreaking study says Sunday School makes exit more likely

Two-thirds of young people in evangelical churches will leave when they move into their 20s. But a new major study shows that these kids are "lost" in their hearts and minds in elementary, middle and high school – not in college as many assume.

According to Ken Ham, of the Genesis creation-science ministry, the problem stems from the fact that too many churches teach their kids, "The age of the Earth is not an issue as long as you trust in Jesus and believe in the resurrection and the Gospel accounts."

"Because of the way in which they've been educated," Ham said, teens come to believe "that what they are taught in school is reality, but the church teaches stories and morality and relationship. Bible teaching is not real in the sense of real history."

Ham and researcher Britt Beemer have written a a book on the subject, "Already Gone: Why your kids will quit church and what you can do to stop it."

Source: WorldNetDaily

Media blitz: 'We found missing link'

May 20, 2009 - Scientists have revealed a fossil called "Ida," a lemur-like fossil ," which they claim is the missing link in man's evolution. However, there is much debate about the find and what it really means. Ken Ham, president of Answers in Genesis, points to a line in the scientific report that shows there is uncertainty about the fossil.

"[The species] could represent a stem group from which later anthropoid primates evolved [the line leading to humans]," states the report, "but we are not advocating this here."

Jonathan Wells, author and biologist at the Seattle-based Discovery Institute's Center for Science and Culture, said this about the find, "There are many primatologists who already disagree with that interpretation and see this as a lemur."

Source: WorldNetDaily

Why Ida fossil is not the missing link - Opinion by Chris Beard - New Scientist

Secularist group posts 'Praise Darwin' billboards

Feb. 10, 2009 - The Freedom From Religion Foundation decided to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin with billboards that say "Praise Darwin - Evolve Beyond Belief." Darwin was born on Feb. 12, 1809. The billboards went up in Grand Junction, Colorado; Dayton, Tennessee; Dover, Pennsylvania; and Whitehall, Ohio.

Source: USA Today

'Praise Darwin' billboards spark counter-campaign - WorldNetDaily

Questions And Links For Creation

How can one believe in science and the Bible?

What is "Intelligent Design"?

Hasn't evolution been proven to be true?

Was creation accomplished in six days?

What is the importance of Noah's flood?

Did dinosaurs live at the same time as humans?

Dinosaurs - Answers in Genesis

Dinosaurs and the Bible - Ken Ham - Answers in Genesis

The Paluxy River Mystery - John D. Morris, Ph.D. - Institute for Creation Research

What about Neanderthals and other "Cave Men"?

Neandertal DNA and Modern Humans - Daniel Criswell, Ph.D. - Technical article from CRS Quarterly

Is it possible that the Earth is the only inhabited planet?

What does it mean that we can see light from stars that are millions of light years away?

How can we see distant stars in a young universe?

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CREATION LINKS:

Creation Perspectives

Young Earth Creationism

Answers In Genesis

Extensive website reflecting the teaching and ministries of founder Ken Ham. Information is available about their "Creation Museum" in Cincinnati and Answers Magazine.

Creation Museum

Executive Director Ken A. Ham

Centre for Intelligent Design

Creation Ministries International

Home of "Creation Magazine" and "Journal of Creation"

Creation Superlibrary

From ChristianAnswers.net

Institue For Creation Research (ICR)

ICR was founded in 1981 by Dr. Henry Morris, co-author of The Genesis Flood, which began the "young earth" concept. ICR Graduate School offers an advanced degree in science education. ICR publishes Acts & Facts magazine and the Days of Praise daily devotional, conducts a daily radio program, and maintains the Museum of Creation and Earth History in San Diego. Leadership is now provided by Morris' sons, John and Henry III.

Center For Scientific Creationism

Onlilne Book: "In The Beginning"

The Creation-Evolution Encyclopedia

The Creation-Evolution Encyclopedia

Creation Research Institute

Publishes CRS Quarterly, a peer-reviewed technical journal

Creation Science Evangelism - Kent Hovind/ Dr. Dino

Old Earth Creationism/ Progressive Creation

Reasons To Believe

Biblical creation teaching from the perspective that astronomy and other scientific disciplines prove that the earth and Universe are billions of years old. Dr. Hugh Ross is President and Director of Research.

Intelligent Design (ID)

Access Research Network

A non-profit organization dedicated to providing accessible information on science, technology and society, especially on controversial topics as genetic engineering, euthanasia, computer technology, environmental issues, creation/evolution, fetal tissue research, and AIDS.

Michael J. Behe

Phillip E. Johnson

William A. Dembski

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Related Web Sites

AllAboutScience.org

Creation/science articles and videos

Creation Evolution Headlines

A treasure trove of articles about Creation vs. Evolution

Discovery Institute - Center for Science and Culture

Among other things, this organization supports research by scientists and other scholars developing the scientific theory known as intelligent design.

A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism

International Society For Complexity, Information, and Design

Origins

Stand To Reason

This is the website for "Stand To Reason" radio show and host Greg Koukl.

Intelligent Design

Lee Strobel - Investigating Faith

Intelligent Design

Skeptical Christian

Creation

General Discussion

Apologetics.com

Scientific Apologetics

Apologetics: A Reasoned Defense of Christianity

Southern Baptist – North American Mission Board

Science

Koinonia House

Creation/Evolution

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Lifeway Apologetics - Science

Steven C. Meyer aritcle about Harvard astronomer and historian-of-science,Owen Gingerich

Prophecy Central's Creation Section

Interesting connections between Creation, The Flood, and Prophecy

Creation Articles

Discovery Institute's Critique of PBS's Evolution

Molecular Machines and Irreducible Complexity

Research Papers - ICR

Creation Resources and Lists of Sites

Illustra Media - DVD/ Videos: The Privileged Planet, The Mystery of Life, ...

Creation-Evolution Encyclopedia

Dinosaur Adventure Land

Creation/Evolution Reference Database

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Lambert Dolphin's Library: Science and The Bible

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Flood Links

Center for Scientific Creation

ABC's Noah's Ark Movie

Lambert Dolphin's Library

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BASE Institute - Bob Cornuke

Wikis With Creation Articles

There are a number of user-edited Internet encyclopedias, known as "wikis." These may be very helpful, but because of the input of multiple editors, they may be incorrect. Go to any of these wikis and do a search for "creation" or any other topic.

Wikipedia - General interest - May have non-Biblical point of view.

Young Earth Creationism

Intelligent Design

Theopedia - Traditional, evangelical, Protestant point of view.

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