It may be Christianity’s most controversial subject: creationism. Forget the theories of the Big Bang and Evolution for a moment. Within the body of the Christian church there are at…
Category: Creationism
Evolution vs. Intelligent Design: Philosophy or History?
I’m wondering how much of the creation/evolution debate is caught up in the labels of “Evolution,” “Creation,” and “Intelligent Design.” I say this because of the popularly understood notions of…
Ask Tom: Why Is Young Earth Creationism Pseudoscientific?
During a discussion on creationism I was asked the question, “Why is young earth creationism pseudoscientific in your view?” Allow me to explain. Have you ever seen this photo? Here…
Ask Tom: Is The Earth Really Young Or Old?
Tom: I am writing about your belief in an old earth. Do you still believe what you wrote? As a fellow Christian, I am always concerned when one takes a…
The Garden Of Eden Wasn’t Perfect
Do you think of Heaven as a perfect place? What does it mean for a place to be perfect? Many Christians think that Eden was a perfect place because it…
The Great Creation Cop Out. What Passes For Evidence Among Creationists
Let’s be honest for a moment and acknowledge something about creationism that we all know. To most unbelievers, creationists seem, not just ignorant, but downright silly. And while it may…
Theology, Philosophy, and Science Are All About Truth
I’ve been reading recently on the subjects of theology, philosophy, and science, especially where issues of cosmic origins are concerned. One of the things that is always brought up in…
Recognizing Assumptions
For some time I’ve involved myself in a few creation science groups online, monitoring people’s claims and reactions about the age of the earth, biblical data on origins, and scientific…
Creation Wasn’t A Miracle: A Perspective On The Appearance Of Age
I recently joined a Facebook group that explores evidences for creationism. The group is composed of members with many different views on creationism, but the two most vocal are Young…
Why Science Can Help Us Understand The Bible
I recently joined a group on Facebook that discusses scientific evidences for creation. While the purpose of the group is discussion about how the natural world points to a Creator…