A so-called consensus of opinion does not necessarily follow truth. Many whole groups of people have believed lies and falsehoods. Even with sincerity. Take the fascinating case study of the Biblical Flood. ◊ The realm of faith involves the teaching… Read More ›
Evolution
So Where Did Cain Get His Wife?
When people consider Genesis as fact or creative narrative, the issue of Cain and the source of his wife is a common question raised by Christians and skeptics alike. Can anyone effectively answer this one? ◊ I’ve had this very… Read More ›
Reading Genesis Literally?
Have you read Genesis chapters 1 and 2, or through chapter 11? How about all 50 chapters? Do you read it literally or non-literally? Here’s a perspective to help avoid confusion. ◊ I was researching an issue raised this week… Read More ›
Rethinking Liberal and Conservative Christianity
Beyond the secularists, consider how Christians on either end of the liberal/conservative spectrum cause more isolation and rejection of the faith than they could imagine. ◊ Have you come across people who are so logical and fact-based that they are logically… Read More ›
Believe in Evolution? Check Again.
Can you answer the following question: What do you know about evolution that is true? If you can’t answer it, you’re in good scientific company. ♦ There’s an account of a controversial speech given in 1981 at the New York’s… Read More ›
The Lure of Theistic Evolution
The Theory of Evolution is appealing to some Christians. It’s easy to see how people settle for this. At one point, I did too. ♦ I actually used to think just like this student thinks. Can you relate to this reasoning… Read More ›
The Darwinian House of Cards
Taking on Darwin’s Theory of Evolution these days is a challenging task. It shouldn’t be. At closer examination the underpinnings of this popular theory is a proverbial house of cards. ♦ While one wouldn’t know it from the media headlines or… Read More ›
Defeating Darwin
Evolution is wildly distorted by Christians, agnostics and atheists alike. These distortions, whether intended or not, are too egregious to ignore. Time to fess up. ♦ Talking about evolution is like talking about politics. It’s full of biased opinions and honest… Read More ›
Doubting Darwin?
Is it even possible to have an honest discussion today about Darwin and his theory of evolution? Yes, and we should. In the heated battle with the Evolutionists, it is the Intelligent Design crowd, not the Creationists, who will win. ♦… Read More ›
Climate Change, Evolution, Gay Marriage, and Jesus
In an environment of choice, there will always be those who choose one side or another. Or choose to not choose at all. Or go along with the cultural tide to not rock the boat. What’s a Christian to do? ♦… Read More ›
The Bible and Mount St. Helens
Just 35 years ago this month, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake shook Mount St. Helens and triggered a colossal eruption which devastated over 230 square miles within a few minutes. Lessons abound challenging time-elements of Darwinian evolution and supporting the Genesis… Read More ›
Evolution and Politics
Many Christian leaders, pastors and teachers, have surrendered to the so-called “overwhelming evidence for evolution” and settled for a culturally safe “middle-of-the-road” position. Don’t you wish someone would stand up and give a very clear answer to the confusion? ♦ I’m convinced that… Read More ›