Ken Ham's recent video advocates for divisiveness among Christians regarding the interpretation of Genesis and the age of the earth, presenting biblical division as a mandate. My response critiques his arguments, highlighting their exegetical flaws and the harm they cause to church unity. I suggest a more nuanced approach to scriptural interpretation that prioritizes the gospel over secondary matters.
I critique a recent Answers in Genesis article, challenging its approach to faith, knowledge, and humility. I call for a more nuanced and humble approach to interpreting non-essential doctrines, emphasizing unity in Christ over theological disagreements.
Most people know about Pixar's beloved film, WALL-E. Released in 2008 and directed by Andrew Stanton, this film has captured the hearts of many with its charming protagonist WALL-E or Waste Allocation Load-Lifter: Earth-Class. A few years ago I taught a Sunday school class on the topic of man's labor in the context of our... Continue Reading →
Ken Ham would have us believe that the modern reincarnation of the young-earth creationist movement, which he claims began only 55 years ago, is the real deal this time.  Unlike previous attempts over the past 300 years to create a history of the Earth with a recent global flood as a centerpiece, this time his para-church apologetics... Continue Reading →
For many pastors and their congregations, questions about the intersection of science and faith are difficult because of their unfamiliarity with the scientific evidence and the extensive theological literature on Genesis. Hence, they turn to experts to provide answers. Â Ken Ham and Answers in Genesis (AiG) seem to provide the answers many Christians wish to... Continue Reading →
A few weeks ago I was a scheduled to present several lectures as part of a course offered by Veritas Theological Seminary in Santa Ana, California. The course title was Scientific Apologetics: The Age of the Earth. The course was split 50/50 between speakers from Solid Rock Lectures including myself, and two prominent employees of the... Continue Reading →
Naturalis Historia 