Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Ultimate Proof - Dr. Jason Lisle on Origins



In this episode of Origins, Dr. Jason Lisle presents an ultimate proof for the existence of God and the truth of creation. He goes beyond the battle over "evidence," and demonstrates why and how we are to defend the faith. Dr. Lisle shows how only the Christian worldview can account for the world we live in.



About Dr. Lisle

Jason Lisle, Ph.D

Dr. Jason Lisle is a Christian astrophysicist who writes and speaks on various topics relating to science and the defense of the Christian faith.  He graduated summa cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University where he double-majored in physics and astronomy and minored in mathematics.  He then earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado in Boulder.  Dr. Lisle specialized in solar astrophysics and has made a number of scientific discoveries regarding the solar photosphere, including the detection of giant cell boundaries using the SOHO spacecraft.  He also does theoretical research and has contributed to the field of general relativity.

Since completion of his research at the University of Colorado, Dr. Lisle began working in full-time apologetics ministry, specializing in the defense of Genesis.  He has written a number of articles and books on the topic.  His most well-known book, The Ultimate Proof of Creation, demonstrates that biblical creation is the only logical possibility for origins.  Dr. Lisle wrote and directed the popular planetarium shows at the Creation Museum, including “The Created Cosmos.”  He now works (beginning in April, 2012) as director of research at the Institute for Creation Research.

Friday, October 26, 2012

Universe by Design - (3/3) - Mars & Venus: Speaking of Creation | Dr. Danny Faulkner | 2011 Creation Super Conference



Universe by Design – Part 3 Mars and Venus: Speaking of Creation

Our exploration of the two nearest planets to us have revealed very complex and diverse worlds. What we've learned bears strong evidence of design when compared to the earth, but these planets also give evidence of past catastrophic processes that appear similar to what might have happened during the Flood of Noah here on earth.

Presented by Dr Danny R. Faulkner
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Danny R. Faulkner

Professor of Astronomy (United States)

Dr Danny R. Faulkner has a B.S. (Math), M.S. (Physics), M.A. and Ph.D. (Astronomy, Indiana University). He is Full Professor of Astronomy/Physics and Chair, Division of Math, Science, Nursing & Public Health at the University of South Carolina — Lancaster, where he teaches physics and astronomy. He has published about two dozen papers in various astronomy and astrophysics journals. See his university homepage for more details.

Update 2012: Dr Faulkner is now working with the Creation Museum in Kentucky.

Education

  • B.S., Bob Jones University, Greenville, SC, 1976
  • M.S., Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1979
  • M.A., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1983
  • Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 1989

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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Bio-Genesis and the END of Atheism



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Creation Astronomy - Dr. Jason Lisle on Origins




Donn Chapman and Jason Lisle talk about astronomical evidence for creation and the Bible.

About Jason Lisle, Ph.D


Dr. Jason Lisle is a Christian astrophysicist who writes and speaks on various topics relating to science and the defense of the Christian faith.  He graduated summa cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University where he double-majored in physics and astronomy and minored in mathematics.  He then earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado in Boulder.  Dr. Lisle specialized in solar astrophysics and has made a number of scientific discoveries regarding the solar photosphere, including the detection of giant cell boundaries using the SOHO spacecraft.  He also does theoretical research and has contributed to the field of general relativity.


Since completion of his research at the University of Colorado, Dr. Lisle began working in full-time apologetics ministry, specializing in the defense of Genesis.  He has written a number of articles and books on the topic.  His most well-known book, The Ultimate Proof of Creation, demonstrates that biblical creation is the only logical possibility for origins.  Dr. Lisle wrote and directed the popular planetarium shows at the Creation Museum, including "The Created Cosmos."  He now works (beginning in April, 2012) as director of research at the Institute for Creation Research.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

What Does Grand Canyon Indicate? - Creation Today with guest Russ Miller



Creation Today | What Does Grand Canyon Indicate?

Russ Miller of Creation Ministries joins Paul Taylor and Eric Hovind for a fascinating discussion of the Grand Canyon. What does the Canyon prove—an old earth or a young earth? What problems does the Canyon present for old-earth geologists? Discover compelling facts about Grand Canyon as evidence of a worldwide flood.

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Evangelism Strategies for an Evolutionized World - Richard Fangrad - Creation Super Conference 2011



Evangelism Strategies for an Evolutionized World CDIn a culture where many people list ‘fossils’, ‘dinosaurs’ and ‘science’ as the main reasons that they reject Christianity, this presentation will empower you to apply the right evangelism strategy in your personal evangelism. You will learn how to feel more comfortable sharing your faith.



Richard Fangrad

Richard has been speaking on the creation/evolution issue since 1994 and involved with a creation-oriented ministry in Canada since 1996. The Canadian office of Creation Ministries International began as a room in his home in late 1998. As a speaker, he is known for his easy-to-understand scientific presentations. He was driven to get involved with creation ministry primarily because of the influence that creation materials and resources had on his own faith and his walk with Christ.
Richard's professional training is in electronics. He has worked on advanced communication satellite systems at Com Dev, a world leader in this field. Shortly before working in creation ministry full-time in 1999, he worked at Raytheon Canada and was involved in the early testing phases of the first all-digital radar system. He is now CEO of CMI–Canada and co-host CMI’s TV show Creation Magazine Live!
Richard and his family live in Kitchener, Ontario.

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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Blunders in Reasoning by Evolutionists - Dr. Jason Lisle - Origins


Dr. Lisle gives a lesson in logic and the fallacies evolutionists make.


| Dr. Lisle's Blog: http://www.jasonlisle.com | On Institute for Creation Research http://www.icr.org/jason_lisle/ | Origins Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/origins/id421176606 |


Name: Dr. Jason Lisle
Title: Director of Research
Specialty: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Apologetics
As Director of Research, Dr. Lisle leads ICR’s gifted team of scientists who continue to investigate and demonstrate the evidence for creation. He graduated summa cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University where he double-majored in physics and astronomy and minored in mathematics. He earned a master’s degree and a Ph.D. in astrophysics at the University of Colorado. Dr. Lisle specialized in solar astrophysics and has made a number of scientific discoveries regarding the solar photosphere and has contributed to the field of general relativity. Since completion of his research at the University of Colorado, Dr. Lisle began working in full-time apologetics ministry, focusing on the defense of Genesis. Dr. Lisle was instrumental in developing the planetarium at the Creation Museum in Kentucky, writing and directing popular planetarium shows including “The Created Cosmos.” Dr. Lisle speaks on topics relating to science and the defense of the Christian faith using logic and correct reasoning; he has authored numerous articles and books demonstrating that biblical creation is the only logical possibility for origins.

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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Is Intelligent Design Scientific? - Dr. Emil Svestru - Creation Super Conference 2011



Dr Emil Silvestru answers "Is Intelligent Design Scientific?"



Dr Emil Silvestru

Geologist/karstologist

Biography

Dr Silvestru earned his Ph.D in geology at the ‘Babes-Bolyai’ University in Cluj, Romania (where he has worked as an associate professor), in karst sedimentology including caves. (Karst is a term which initially referred to barren regions of mostly limestone and dolomite, noted for spectacular and distinctive landforms, and with substantial underground drainage features — caves, underground rivers, etc. It has come to refer more to the entire geosystem, above and below ground.)

A world authority on the geology of caves, he has published 41 scientific papers (see below), written one book (The Cave Book—see below) and co-authored two books. He was, until recently, the head scientist at the world’s first Speleological Institute (speleology = the study of caves) in Cluj. Since 1997 he has been a full-time researcher and speaker with CMI.

His areas of expertise include: Sedimentology of clastic deposits, stratigraphy of limestone terranes, general geology, karst genesis and functioning, cave climate and glaciology, show-cave assessment & designing, ore prospecting and exploration (surface and mining).

After becoming a Christian he quickly realized that the ‘millions of years’ interpretation, so common in geology, was not compatible with Genesis. ‘Once I became a Christian,’ Emil says, ‘I knew I had to “tune up” my scientific knowledge with the Scriptures.’
‘Although philosophically and ethically I accepted a literal Genesis from my conversion, at first I was unable to match it with my “technical” side.’
E-mail discussions with qualified creationist geologists, creationist books, Creation magazine and especially the Journal of Creation (formerly TJ) helped him realise what he calls two ‘essential things’:
  1. Given exceptional conditions (e.g. the Genesis Flood) geological processes that take an extremely long time today can be unimaginably accelerated.
  2. The Genesis Flood was global, not regional.
    ‘These factors were immensely important in my conversion and my Christian life. I am now convinced of six-day, literal, recent, Genesis creation. That doesn't mean that there are not still some unanswered problems, but researching such issues is what being a scientist is all about.’
He has over 30 years experience in climbing and spelunking, educating many young spelunkers and mountain climbing devotees as well as participating in mountain and cave rescue operations.
In January 2002 he immigrated to Canada from Romania with his wife and two daughters. In addition to doing research and writing for CMI, he now also on staff at CMI Canada as a Seminar Lecturer, and has written a number of articles for the Journal of Creation, Creation magazine and this website, and produced several DVDs.

In 2012 Emil suffered a stroke from which he has not yet fully recovered.

Monday, October 15, 2012

Biblical Biology 101 - Dominic Statham - Creation Super Conference 2012



Biblical Biology 101

Dominic Statham answers the question, "Is Darwinian evolution good science?"



Biography

Dominic became a Christian as a student in the early eighties. Over the following years, he became convinced of the need to hold firmly to the Bible as the basis for Christian belief and practice. Intrigued by the endless media assertions that “evolution is a fact” and that “the Bible is wrong”, he decided to investigate the scientific issues for himself. He was astonished by the weakness of the arguments presented by evolutionists, and is now keen to help others realise that there is no conflict between science and Christianity, and that the Bible can be trusted from the very first verse.

Dominic has a particular interest in Christian ethics, and his conviction that the Bible is true stems, in part, from his growing appreciation of the wisdom contained in both the Old and New Testaments. These, he has come to realise, perfectly portray the nature of man—his spiritual and moral needs—and provide an understanding of godliness and rightful living that can be found nowhere else. He is convinced that no book is more needed or more relevant in our current age than the Bible.

Dominic is a Chartered Engineer and graduate of Loughborough University in the UK. He has extensive experience of both manufacturing and product development and holds a number of patents. As an employee of Rolls Royce, he worked on projects for the Panavia Tornado and Eurofighter Typhoon and, as an employee of GKN, engineering drivelines for Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles. He is a speaker and writer for CMI-UK/Europe and the author of Evolution: Good Science? Exposing the ideological nature of Darwin’s theory.

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

The Multidimensional Genome - Dr. Robert Carter - Creation Super Conference 2011



The Multidimensional Genome

The human genome is an incredibly complex computer program that operates in at least four dimensions. This includes the 1-D linear string of DNA, the 2-D interactions between different parts of the 1-D string, the 3-D conformation of the DNA in the nucleus, and the changes to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd dimensions over time (making the genome 4-D).

The complexity of the genome was not predicted by evolutionary theorists and their resistance to an increased understanding of this complexity has hindered scientific advancement. Not only that, but the level of complexity, even as currently understood, is extremely difficult for evolution to explain, and our knowledge of this complexity is increasing daily. In The Origin of Species, Darwin famously said, "If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed, which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down."

My challenge to the evolutionist is to explain the origin of the genome using a workable scenario that includes the source of informational changes, an account of the amount of mutation necessary, and a description of the selective forces necessary, all within the proper time frame. I claim the genome could not have arisen through naturalistic processes and, therefore, Darwin's theory absolutely breaks down.

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Dr Robert W. Carter

Speaker/senior scientist, Creation Ministries International (USA)

Education

  • 2003 University of Miami, Ph.D. Marine Biology
  • 1992 Georgia Institute of Technology, B.S. Applied Biology

Professional Experience

  • Between my undergraduate and graduate work, I spent four years teaching high school science at a large college-prep school in NW Georgia. In addition to my teaching load (including AP biology, chemistry, physics, and electronics), I spent the winter months coaching the swimming and diving teams and the summer months running the outdoor high adventure program.
  • In 1996, I was awarded the three-year Maytag doctoral fellowship by the University of Miami. When that expired, I received a one-year fellowship from the Institute for Marine Science. While working on my PhD, I designed and performed many experiments in marine ecology and genetic engineering and helped to develop new protocols for the rapid cloning of fluorescent protein genes. The green and red fluorescent proteins my coworker and I cloned from hard and soft corals were used to create transgenic zebrafish. We patented one of these protein genes and licensed it to Promega, Inc. under the trade name ‘Monster Green’.
  • From 2001-2004, I helped design and build an aquaculture facility for Caribbean corals at UM’s Experimental Fish Hatchery. During these years I also performed over 500 research dives on the shallow coral reefs of the Florida Keys and Bahamas. Many of these were done at night to study the mass coral spawning episodes that happen at specific times during the warm summers.
  • I spent two years after obtaining my PhD working for an engineering company, mainly focused on impact mitigation for the Key West Harbor dredging project (since the channel runs right through the coral reef).
  • Upon leaving Miami, I was hired by the Institute for Creation Research to help on their GENE project. While there, I wrote computer programs to analyze human genetic data and managed to get one publication on this work into the secular literature.
  • In 2006, I was hired by Creation Ministries International as a scientist, speaker, and writer.

Publications and Patents

  • Carter RW (2007) Mitochondrial diversity within modern human populations. Nucleic Acids Research 35(9):3039–3045.
  • Gibbs PDL, Carter RW, and Schmale MC (2007) Fluorescent Proteins from Aquatic Species. US Patent #7,291,711.
  • Carter RW, Schmale MS, and Gibbs PDL (2004) Cloning of anthozoan fluorescent protein genes. Comparative Biochemistry and Physiology, Part C 138:259–270.
  • Carter RW (2003) Cnidarian Fluorescent Proteins. PhD Dissertation. University of Miami.
  • Manica A, Carter RW (2000) Morphological and fluorescence analysis of the Montastraea annularis species complex in Florida. Marine Biology 137:899–906.

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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Foundations of Creation & Evolution - Dr. Grady McMurtry




The contrast of two worldviews, the relevance of creation. 
- Creation Worldview Ministries - http://www.creationworldview.org

About the Speaker:
Dr. Grady S. McMurtryMissionary and international creation emissary Dr. Grady S. McMurtry founded Creation Worldview Ministries, Inc. in order to revitalize Christian intellectual activity. To this end, he provides biblical and scientific resources and seminars in churches and public forums, including universities and televised broadcasts. Dr. Grady S. McMurtry offers lectures on a variety of topics, including The Ark of Noah, Great Questions in Genesis, Genetics and Homology, Feasts of the Old Testament and many others. Traveling around the world, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry makes these presentations in universities, high schools, and other venues.


Christian apologist Dr. Grady S. McMurtry began his post secondary education at the University of Tennessee, where he graduated with honors and a Bachelor's degree in Forest Management and General Sciences. Pursuing further knowledge, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry immediately enrolled in the State University of New York, earning a Master's in Environment Sciences, General Sciences and Forestry. Later, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry continued his education at the School of Theology in Columbus, Georgia. Studying Christian apologetics and creation sciences, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry received a Doctor of Divinity in 1996.


Dr. Grady S. McMurtry has since maintained ties with the School of Theology, acting as a Regent and Adjunct Professor. In addition, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry functions as an Adjunct Instructor at the Moscow Theological Seminary and a guest lecturer at Florida Christian College in Kissimmee. On top of teaching, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry holds memberships with Mensa, Intertel and Phi Kappa Phi. Furthermore, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry belongs to the Creation Research Society in Russia and the United States.


Contributing his time to yet another organization, Dr. Grady S. McMurtry serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for Bridges of America, which develops programs to help individuals with chemical dependency or criminal behavior problems. http://drgradymcmurtry.com/

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Mystery of the Genome - Dr. John Sanford - Creation Super Conference 2011



http://creation.com | Dr John Sanford, one of the world's foremost experts on genetics traces the history of human genetic decline due to mutations in our DNA. The evidence is startling to those who don't believe in the Genesis account of Creation because it refutes conventional dates for alleged human evolution. This is powerful evidence for the Bible's timescale for human history.

Presented by Dr John Sanford 

 

Dr John Sanford, Ph.D. (University of Wisconsin)

Biography

Dr John Sanford, A Cornell University Professor for more than 25 years, John has been semi-retired Dr John Sanfordsince 1998. His Ph.D. was in plant breeding and plant genetics. While a professor at Cornell, John has trained graduate students and conducted genetic research at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, NY. During this time, John bred new crop varieties using conventional breeding and then became heavily involved in the newly-emerging field of plant genetic engineering. John has published over 80 scientific publications and has been granted over 30 patents. His most significant scientific contributions involve three inventions, the biolistic ("gene gun") process, pathogen-derived resistance, and genetic immunization. A large fraction of the transgenic crops (in terms of numbers and acreage) grown in the world today were genetically engineered using the gene gun technology developed by John and his collaborators. John also started two biotech enterprises derived from his research, Biolistics, Inc., and Sanford Scientific, Inc. John still holds a position at Cornell (Courtesy Associate Professor), but has largely retired from Cornell and has started a small non-profit organization, Feed My Sheep Foundation. A scientific convert to six-day creation, his groundbreaking new book Genetic Entropy and the Mystery of the Genome (http://creation.com/store_redirect.php?sku=10-3-506) demonstrates why human DNA is inexorably deteriorating at an alarming rate, thus cannot be millions of years old.

Monday, October 1, 2012

What is the Most Compelling Evidence for Creation? - Creation Today with guest Russ Miller



Creation Today | Paul Taylor and Eric Hovind reveal the silver bullet—the best evidence—for a young earth creation. They are also joined by special guest Russ Miller of Creation, Evolution & Science Ministries to discuss the clues that the Grand Canyon provides.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Russ states, “I’m a General Manager and I make logical decisions based on the facts. After I saw that science doesn't support Darwinism or old-earth beliefs I realized these false teachings are undermining the world’s faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Today, I am doing something about it."
Russ has developed CESM’s: website (www.CreationMinistries.Org); 14 PowerPoint seminars; DVD Series & Study Guide; Grand Canyon & Grand Staircase Tours; radio programs and more. He has presented thousands of church messages and seminars, spoken on college campuses, at national conferences and appeared on worldwide Christian television programs. Russ has also aired thousands of radio programs and CESM DVDs are challenging people worldwide to believe the Bible—Word for Word and cover to cover.
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Russ adds, "We don't tell people what to think; rather, we present the facts from science and the Bible, then through The Holy Spirit, those with ears to hear will hear, and those with eyes to see will see."

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How CESM Started 

Though raised in a Christian home, Russ strayed from God during his college years where he was an all-division baseball player. As Russ puts it, "I was on my road to Damascus when, at the age of 30, I felt the Holy Spirit nudging me to return to Him." Russ started attending church and grow as a Believer. Ten years passed as Russ grew in his faith and became a church Trustee, though believing that God had used evolution and millions of years to develop His creation. During this time, he also spent 18 years developing a nationwide management recruiting firm. Then, during the summer of 1998 an event took place that would forever change the fortunes of the Miller family. Russ and his wife, Joanna, obtained video tapes of several Creation speakers.

Russ:"When I saw the overwhelming facts which destroy Darwinism and 'millions of years' beliefs, combined with the facts which support the biblical accounts of creation and the global flood, I realized that I, and billions of others, had been fooled."

Russ began intently studying the Creation-evolution issue, obtaining knowledge from Creation speakers, scientists and even the die-hard Darwinian faithful.

He felt God's calling to do something more important than making money and in December of 2000, Russ gave away his business to a valuable co-worker and began Creation, Evolution & Science Ministries.

Russ's motto is: "You don't have to believe anything I tell you. All I ask is that you look at what I show and weigh it against anything that has you believing in anything other than what the Bible says." For anyone who does so, it is, as Russ says, a "no brainer."

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MissionOur mission is to confirm Biblical Truth and expose mis-interpretations of God’s creation in order to exalt Jesus Christ as our Creator, Judge and redeeming Savior.
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 CESM asks that everyone be presented with the facts, both pros and cons, for both evolution and Creation. We believe that if a person is allowed to weigh all of the evidence the decision to be made will be obvious.
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Statement of Faith 

The Biblical God created the heavens, earth, seas and all that in them is during a literal six day time span roughly 6,000 years ago. The original Creation was "very good" until Adam's ORIGINAL SIN let death enter the world. This ORIGINAL SIN separated mankind from God and required a blood sacrifice (eventually Jesus) so man could be redeemed with God. Due to man's sinfulness, God destroyed His Creation via a global flood about 4,400 years ago, sparing Noah and his immediate family. Then, due to mankind's continuing sin, God sent His only begotten Son to suffer and die on a cross - the perfect, sinless, blood sacrifice to cover the sinfulness of all mankind. Anyone who believes in the Biblical Jesus' death, burial, resurrection and ascension to heaven and calls on Him as their Lord and Savior will be forgiven their sins and will spend eternity with Jesus Christ in heaven. Salvation can not be earned but is provided by the grace of God. Jesus will return to reclaim His creation at the time of His final judgment, sparing only those who have called on Him as their Lord. The Bible, both Old and New Testaments as originally given, are the inspired, divine Word of God and are free from error in all matters, including moral, ethical, theological, scientific and historical. God is eternal, omnipotent and triune in character as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Satan is a deceiver and accuser who will spend eternity in hell where there will be "wailing and gnashing of teeth" for Satan and all those who choose to reject redemption through Jesus.

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