In a gathering this past summer Christians from young-earth and old-earth camps, engaged in genuine dialogue instead of dogma. This transformative event proved that radical disagreements on origins need not hinder authentic Christian fellowship. It's high time we prioritize unity in Christ over polarized disputes—can we truly afford to do otherwise?
A recent Nature paper reveals insights from fossilized dinosaur droppings, or coprolites, showing dinosaurs evolved from small omnivores to larger specialized eaters. Advanced imaging techniques allow detailed analysis of their diets, challenging young-earth creationist models by showcasing geological progression, preservation, and ecological diversity over millions of years, supporting an old Earth perspective.
Ken Ham's insistence that feathered dinosaurs are merely birds continues to be an obsession of his. His claims rely on selective evidence and misunderstanding of scientific theories. The robust connections between dinosaurs and birds, supported by extensive fossil records like Eosinopteryx, continue to undermine his arguments, revealing a clear ideological bias rather than intellectual rigor.
Young-earth creationist claims about nature's design fall flat when examined closely. The intricacies of the Southern Masked Weaver and countless species challenge the notion of a simple divine creation. The required "hyper-evolution" to account for bird diversity post-Noah is a contradiction that shatters their credibility and exposes their flawed logic.
Here I revisit a contentious claim made by creationists about the coexistence of modern mammals and dinosaurs. By dissecting primary scientific literature, I debunk the portrayal of a "Jurassic beaver" and advocate for honest communication in presenting fossil evidence.
The incredible variation in genome sizes across different species challenges traditional beliefs. Lungfish and ferns have genomes far larger than humans, yet similar complexity. Diatoms' genome size is linked to habitat. Large portions of the enormous genomes consist of repetitive sequences, raising questions about the role of so-called "junk DNA" and evolutionary pressures.
The recent claims of modern mammals coexisting with dinosaurs made by Dr. Carl Werner have sparked controversy. However, a closer look at the fossil evidence reveals a more complex reality. While hundreds of mammal species did live alongside dinosaurs, they were largely different from modern mammals. Accurate interpretation of this evidence is crucial for understanding the true history of life on Earth.
In episode 67 of “This Week in Creationism”, I’m diving into some big news in the young-Earth creationist world, along with a few intriguing science stories that highlight some common creationist arguments and misconceptions. You can watch the full video below or read the highlights in this blog post. https://youtu.be/zeoWwkt5cJk?si=PXe8wp6-b5c9hGBY First up, there's been a... Continue Reading →
The video explores the possibility of Adam and Eve having tails, challenging the views of creationists like Ken Ham. It delves into the genetic and morphological aspects of tail development, highlighting a study in the journal 'Nature" that suggests a genetic mutation responsible for the absence of tails in humans and great apes. The content encourages a dialogue on the interpretation of creation narratives and the integration of scientific understanding with theological beliefs.
As an adult, you have experienced an astounding number of mutations during your lifetime – several quadrillion, to be specific. This number may seem unfathomable, but it's true. It's natural to wonder how you're still alive with such an immense number of mutations. How do we even know how many mutations have occurred in our... Continue Reading →
Natural Selection can be difficult to observe in natural populations. In the video linked below I examine a fascinating example of possible adaptation via natural selection of cliff swallows to the challenge of fast-moving vehicles in their environment. In the paper we will examine it was observed that over a period of 30 years, the... Continue Reading →
Two individuals I have never heard of* but have a YouTube channel, Standing for Truth, went on a 3 hour 45-minute live rant about my views of YEC hyperspeciation last night. They went line-by-line, well sort of, through a talk I (and Gregg Davidson my coauthor) gave at the American Scientific Affiliation’s annual meeting a... Continue Reading →
The talk of the world is coronavirus-so many questions. How did it come to infect humans? How should we go about controlling its spread? Will the virus mutate and become more infectious or deadly? Are there any effective treatments? There is no shortage of speculation and ongoing research hoping to provide answers to these questions. ... Continue Reading →
A difference of opinion among creationist’ organizations about the origin of species and natural selection has been festering for a number of years and yesterday that dispute broke out into full view. The Institute for Creation Research (ICR) published a short article on their website extolling the virtues of Dr. Guliuzza’s Continuous Environmental Tracking (CET)... Continue Reading →
How did the earth become populated by billions of species of living things? Conventional evolutionary biology provides an explanatory framework to answer that question. Intelligent Design advocates provide another as do Progressive Creationists (Old Earth Creationists). But a large segment of the population looks to creation scientists (Young-earth creationists—YECs) to answer the question. How do... Continue Reading →
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