Divine Intervention in Geology: How the “Heat Problem” is Reshaping Creationist Theory

The YouTube channel Guttsick Gibbon presents a compelling case against Young Earth Creationism, focusing on the "Heat Problem" and the inadequacy of proposed solutions. Notably, prominent figures within the movement acknowledge the need for divine intervention to explain geological and radioactive phenomena, challenging the claim of scientific credibility. This marks a pivotal shift in creationist approaches, potentially signaling the decline of scientific creationism.

September 5, 2024

When ‘Knowing You’re Right’ Goes Wrong: A Christian Biologist’s Perspective on AiG’s Latest Article

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.

September 4, 2024

This Week in Creationism Ep 76: Shakeups, Conferences, and Misconceptions

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 →

August 7, 2024

Trillions of Fossils: The Ancient Foundation of Ken Ham’s Ark Encounter

The Ark Encounter in Kentucky sits atop a treasure trove of real fossils, but misses the chance to engage visitors with these incredible resources. Instead of selling imported fossils, they could offer a genuine fossil hunting experience and explore the geological context. Why not use the natural resources available to them? It appears they are more interested in money than real education.

August 3, 2024

This Week in Creationism, Episode 66: Climate Change Denial and the “Truth” about Dinosaurs

In the latest episode of "This Week in Creationism," I focus on Answers in Genesis (AiG) and their views on climate change, the upcoming dinosaur conference, and their stance on human degeneration. AiG's bold promotion of their book and their social media campaigns are critiqued, highlighting their reliance on a narrow interpretation of scientific evidence through a biblical lens.

June 24, 2024

Ken Ham: Poodles and all Species Including Humans are Degenerate Mutants

Ken Ham, CEO of Answers in Genesis, often uses poodles to illustrate his "speciation kinds" concept, rooted in his biblical creationist worldview. He recently referred to domestic dogs as "degenerate mutants," attributing their diversity to post-creation mutations. Ham ties these discussions to theological implications, emphasizing the loss of original genetic information.

April 18, 2024

Birds are not Dinosaurs? Examining Ken Ham’s Hypocritical Viewpoint

Ken Ham, the founder of Answers in Genesis USA, has no doubts about the proper classification of birds and dinosaurs. He believes that identifying birds a type of dinosaur should be rejected and labeled a compromised view, influenced by evolutionary theory. However, it would appear he has no problem considering whales and bats to be... Continue Reading →

February 14, 2023

Dinosaurs, Dragons and Ken Ham: The Literal Reality of Mythological Creatures

Have you ever wondered about the origin of mythological creatures like dragons and griffins? Many ancient cultures believed in the reality of such creatures and depicted them in their art and stories. But where did these beliefs, these myths find their origin? Did they come straight from the imagination of social influencers of the day?... Continue Reading →

January 25, 2023

Young-Earth Creationism in 2022

Rather than a retrospective on 2021, let's look forward to this year. What is the state of young-earth creationism right now? What events will or could transpire in the coming year that will impact the future acceptance or rejection of young-earth creationism as an interpretative framework for understanding earth's geological and biology history? In this... Continue Reading →

January 4, 2022

Did Adam have a Tail? Ken Ham, Adam and Eve and a Tale of Tails

Ken Ham recently tweeted about a baby born with a "tail." I agree with his assessment that these are not cases of bony tails, homologous to tails in almost all vertebrate species, but then I wondered, can young-earth creationists be sure that Adam and Eve did not have true bony tails as adults? After all,... Continue Reading →

November 29, 2021

Where is Noah’s Flood in the Geological Column?

Young-earth creationists have a geological column problem that 50 years of research has yet to solve: where is the boundary between Flood deposits and post-Flood deposits?

October 15, 2021

Young-Earth Creationism in 2021- Part 4: Final Thoughts and New Creationism Resources

What is going on in young-earth creationism these days? In the previous three parts of this series on creationism in 2021 I hypothesized that there is an informal but growing movement within young-earth creationism I referred to as "The New Creationists." In part I of the series I identified some of the prominent members of... Continue Reading →

July 19, 2021

The Next Generation Products of Ken Ham’s Young-Earth Apologetic

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 →

July 12, 2021

Young-Earth Creationism in 2021: Defining Characteristics of The New Creationists

What is this New Creationism being preached by The New Creationists? What are its distinguishing characteristics? What I am identifying as The New Creationists (TNCs) are not necessarily an intentional or organized distinction. I think it has happened organically and those whom I am calling The New Creationists may have never even thought of themselves... Continue Reading →

July 1, 2021

Young-Earth Creationism in 2021: The Dawn of The New Creationist, Part 2

Pick up a copy of The New Answers Book Volumes 1-4 from the young-earth apologetics ministry Answers in Genesis and you could be forgiven for thinking that young-earth creationists have the definitive answers to every question: If the world is young and its surface was completely worked over less than 4500 years ago, how would... Continue Reading →

June 29, 2021

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