Creation
It is over two hundred years since the birth of Charles Darwin, and 150 years since the publication of "The Origin of Species". Christians and scientists are still debating the issues today. This page contains links to some of those issues and how Christians should relate to the book of Genesis in the modern world.
Evidence of Design
Things are not always as they seem and the debate over Darwin's theory of origins is getting more complicated. Professor John Walton, a Research Professor of Chemistry at St Andrews University, Scotland, believes that the discovery of DNA's structure has brought about a revolution in our understanding of biological relationships. It has rehabilitated Design as a powerful argument in support of a Designer. On Saturday, 1 June 2013 he was joined by Dr Alastair Noble, Director of the Centre for Intelligent Design to present two lectures on Evidence of Design.
Genesis 1 - A Radical Document.
"Genesis 1 is a radical statement which flies in the face of received wisdom in the world in which Genesis came into existence. And it would be a pity if we made Genesis 1 a touchstone of conservatism rather than a statement of radical faith." This according to Dr Laurence Turner, Principal Lecturer in Old Testament at Newbold College of Higher Education. In the lecture below, recorded in February 2013, he looks at the first chapter of Genesis within the context of the audience at the time it was written.
And if you enjoyed that... then you may also enjoy the Q&A session that followed:
Why Doesn't God Stay Dead?
Prof John Walton is Professor of Chemistry at St Andrews University, Scotland. John believes passionately in his God. In this lecture presented at Crieff Seventh-day Adventist church, Scotland he asks: 'Why Doesn't God Stay Dead?' Includes mp3 of lecture with accompanying PowerPoint and book list. (Courtesy Crieff church)
Christianity and Science: Dr Elaine Kennedy
Dr Elaine Kennedy has a PhD in Geology from the University of Southern California, is adjunct professor of geology at Southwestern Adventist University and a geological consultant. In addition, she worked as a research scientist at the Geoscience Research Institute in Loma Linda, California, from 1991-2005.
To Dr Kennedy, studying mud and stones is a passion. A geologist who specialises in sedimentology she is far from the scientific stereotype so often portrayed in the press. Victor Hulbert asked her what got her interested in mud! Then in an explorative conversation he asked Dr Kennedy why it is so important to look at Data and Interpretation -- a must listen for school and college students.*
So is it ridiculous to be a scientist and believe in Creation?
That is the accusation so often made by the evolutionary lobby - but why not make up your own mind. Aeronautical engineer, Professor Roy Peacock was an avid proponent of atheism -- until he met some questions he could not answer. Listen to his story then find out what to do when Science and the Bible do not match.
Professor Peacock, pre-retirement, held a Chair in Aerospace Sciences at the University of Pisa and was Chief Executive of Thermodyne, a high technology company working in the gas turbine field. He has also written "A brief History of Eternity" a riposte to Stephen Hawking's book, "A brief history of Time". Listen to his interview about the book.*