Philosophy of ScienceA Classical Perspective on the “Physics of Sin”
6/1/2004 In his apologetic speaking and writing, Hugh Ross has introduced a concept referred to as the “physics of sin.” He argues that the laws of nature work in a divinely ordained way to curb the expression of humanity’s fallen nature. A Comment on Humility Theology
1/1/2002 The anthropic principle faces serious challenges from outside the disciplines of astronomy and physics. Many scholars in the humanities and social sciences fear that the anthropic principle will somehow legitimize false notions of human supremacy, justifying exploitation of the environment to the detriment of other species. A Focused Force for Faith: Interview with Leslie Wickman
1/1/2002 When Leslie Wickman focuses her time and energy, amazing things happen. The 900-foot long fountain at the Bellagio resort in Las Vegas shoots water 250 feet straight up in the air. A Scientist’s Faith Evolves Toward Christ
1/1/2001 Richard Deem, a Reasons To Believe (RTB) apologist, has been a scientist since childhood. As a boy, he raised hundreds of hydras in a glass jar. The one-half inch long water animals used their tentacles to paralyze the tiny shrimp Deem provided as their food. All the Lonely Believers Part 1
3/18/2008 Growing up in the 1960s, I was definitely a Beatles fan. I was introduced to them through The Ed Sullivan Show in 1964, when they first visited America. Like many others, I was intrigued by the fact that when singing they sounded like Americans yet they spoke with heavy Liverpudlian accents. All the Lonely Believers Part 2
3/25/2008 In the first installment of this series I mentioned that one of my favorite Beatles songs is “Eleanor Rigby.” It’s a reflective tune about the lives of melancholy, isolated people. All the lonely people / Where do they all come from?/ All the lonely people/ Where do they all belong? An Inquisitive Mind Eventually Led this Apologist to Satisfying Truth
7/1/2000 Marj Harman is not apologetic about her desire to help those searching for answers. “It is a pleasure to help other Christians find answers to Bible or science questions that have troubled them for years,” says Harman. Ancient Philosophers and Intelligent Design
8/1/2007 Some people today write as if only “fundamentalist Christians” would affirm divine design in nature, and disparage “design” as if it must be driven by a “sectarian” agenda. Such a perspective, however, not only ignores the views of many founders of modern science. Anthropic Principle: A Precise Plan for Humanity
1/1/2002 Human beings climb. Always have, always will. First hills, then mountains, then pinnacles so high they're called "death zones." That's as high as legs could carry them, but not high enough. So people invented balloons, blimps, airplanes, and spacecraft, the higher the better—to a point. Are Biologists Willing To Test Evolution?
9/27/2007 The Fact and Theory of Evolution Beginning and End of Cosmology
7/16/2007 The irony of modern-day astrophysics is that the more astronomers study the light of the universe the darker the universe appears. Study of the brightest galaxies in the universe persuaded astronomers that 99 percent of the matter in the universe was dark. And measurements of the brightest stars convinced astronomers that three times as much dark energy existed as did dark matter. Believing Science and the Bible at the Same Time
2/4/2009 The Galileo affair, the Huxley-Wilberforce debate and the Scopes Trial. Many skeptics of the Christian faith often trot out these events to support their contention that religion (specifically Christianity) only serves to impede scientific progress. Can Christians Trust "Secular" Science?
7/1/2004 How much trust can Christians-or anybody else-put in the findings of non-Christian scientists? Some believers say none, particularly on matters of origins. Creation vs. Evolution: Why a Model Is Essential
8/25/2008 The public debate about teaching intelligent design has exposed widespread confusion both inside and outside the church about how the scientific enterprise operates. One of the most frequent complaints scientists make about the Intelligent Design movement is that their brand of intelligent design is not testable, falsifiable, or predictive. Cutting-Edge "Origins" Science Comports with Theism, Part 1 (of 2)
12/11/2007 The last half century has revealed a stark contrast between what secular scientists expected to find concerning the big “origins” questions and what scientific research actually uncovered. Cutting-Edge "Origins" Science Comports with Theism, Part 2 (of 2)
12/18/2007 In part 1 I discussed how secular scientists, given their naturalistic worldview, expected to discover that the universe was eternal and thus self-sufficient and uncaused. Darwin's Doubt:
1/1/2009 Can Naturalistically Evolved Human Minds Be Trusted to Yield True Beliefs About Reality? Does Faith Support or Hinder Reason?
5/30/2008 In the April 2008 issue of Nature, an essay by Philip Ball explains how, in his view, modern science began “in the twelfth century…several hundred years earlier than we have imagined” through a break with the theology of medieval Christianity as it emerged out of the darkness of the Middle Ages. Evolution as Mythology, Part 1 (of 5): The Theory of Evolution is a Myth
5/5/2008 The creation-evolution debate is usually framed as science v. religion: verifiable fact v. faith. But we contend that it takes at least as much faith to believe in the theory of evolution as in creation by a supernatural God. And in reality, evolution has more characteristics of a “myth” than of a scientific theory. Evolution as Mythology, Part 2 (of 5): Evolution is not a Scientific Theory
5/12/2008 A previous article noted how the theory of evolution evinces characteristics of a myth. This article will consider how it measures up to the definition of “science.” Evolution as Mythology, Part 3 (of 5): The Myth of Abiogenesis
5/19/2008 The last two articles have discussed how the theory of evolution has characteristics of a myth (which cannot be proven or disproven by the technology of the culture), and lacks characteristics of a scientific theory (which is testable and falsifiable). Evolution as Mythology, Part 4 (of 5): The Myth of Macroevolution
5/19/2008 The last article discussed the mythlike characteristics of abiogenesis, a key component of the theory of evolution, that says living organisms appeared spontaneously from nonliving matter. This article discusses evolution itself, which is separated into two categories. Evolution as Mythology, Part 5 (of 5): Conclusion
5/19/2008 The four previous articles in this series have shown that the theory of evolution is more like a creation myth than a scientific theory. A myth may be true or false, but its principle characteristic is that it validates the thinking, practices, and ideals of a culture. Evolution explains our existence within the framework of our modern culture of naturalism, which has no need for a god. God’s Plan for Humanity—Paradise Restored or Paradise Replaced?
10/1/2000 Christians argue and divide over many issues, from core issues such as the doctrine of free will to peripheral issues such as the age of the Earth. Ironically, some of the least weighty questions draw the most vigorous public debate while the more important ones receive less attention. It’s a Miracle! Or, is it?
1/1/2004 The participants in a recently produced audiotape series from the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) suggest that Hugh Ross’s belief in “progressive creation” means he believes that God wasn’t “supernaturally creating” but rather that the universe came about through “strictly natural processes.” Life to Death or Death to Life
3/11/2008 In the first installment of this series I offered some reflections about my visit to Arlington National Cemetery in the summer of 2007. Spending time in this celebrated memorial park left me in a very thoughtful state of mind. More Than Intelligent Design
7/1/2002 Scholars involved in what has come to be known as “the Intelligent Design movement” deserve respect. They swim against the powerful tide of naturalism, and I applaud their efforts and integrity. Multiverse Musings - A Matter of Faith?
3/26/2008 Just before Thanksgiving last year, a New York Times article by Paul Davies said: "science has its own faith-based belief system. All science proceeds on the assumption that nature is ordered in a rational and intelligible way. You couldn’t be a scientist if you thought the universe was a meaningless jumble of odds and ends haphazardly juxtaposed.” President's Laptop - July 1999
7/1/1999 Have you ever been bored in church or Sunday School? How about your kids? Yes, I have been and, yes, mine have been. I have to ask myself, “Why?” especially since God and His Word are anything but boring. President's Laptop- April 2000
4/1/2000 Many of you, I am sure, saw the April 10 issue of Time presenting 25 anticipated breakthroughs in science and space for the 21 st century. What particularly grabbed my attention was the debate between physicist John Horgan, author of The End of Science (1997), and Paul Hoffman, former editor of Discover magazine and past president of Encyclopedia Britannica. President's Laptop- April 2001
4/1/2001 Perhaps you have come across (or heard about) the claim that I am a “danger” to evangelical Christianity, that I am part of the great deception of 2 Thessalonians 2:3-12. I prefer to be known as a danger to deceivers. Statements about Science that Bother Me Part 1
5/13/2008 On the Internet the other day I came across a forum that used the following statement as a discussion thread: There's just no arguing with science unless you are a scientist. Statements about Science that Bother Me Part 2
5/20/2008 I once heard a scientist say the following: Only scientists are qualified to speak about matters of science. Statements about Science that Bother Me Part 3
5/27/2008 Religious ideas have no place in science! While ardent secularists often express this sentiment today, the historical roots of modern science are deeply tied to religion in general and to Christianity in particular. Testing The Copernican Principle
1/2/2008 In the sixteenth century, Nicolas Copernicus revived an idea originating with early Greek philosophers that the Sun, instead of the Earth, resided at the center of the solar system. Subsequent observations by Galileo and others validated the Copernican, or heliocentric, view. THE HISTORIC ALLIANCE OF CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE
9/1/1998 The influential British mathematician-philosopher Bertrand Russell once remarked, "I am as firmly convinced that religions do harm as I am that they are untrue." In his popular and controversial work "Why I Am Not A Christian," Russell leveled the charge that Christianity, in particular, has served as an opponent of all intellectual progress, especially progress in science. The Physics of Sin
1/1/2002 "What difference does it make? As long as I'm not hurting anyone else, I should be able to live with my girlfriend." "I never loved my wife. Don't I deserve to be happy?" "I needed that money more than he did, so it's okay that I took it. Besides, he owes me for the time when…" Uniqueness of Human Capacity to Express Malice
11/12/2007 One of the cornerstone doctrines of the Christian faith is that humans alone among all life-forms on Earth are sinners. According to the Bible, all humans and only humans are born with the propensity to commit evil acts. That being the case, it should not be difficult for scientists to develop tests to confirm or deny this essential teaching of the Christian faith. Unmasking Misconceptions: Book reviews of The Hidden Face of God and Darwin's God
1/1/2002 Book Review: The Hidden Face of God: How Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth. By Gerald L. Schroeder. New York: The Free Press, 2001. Philosophy of ScienceGod is Not Dead Yet
Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, and Ken Samples Just Right Universe
Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink & Kenneth Samples Louisiana Governor Signs Controversial Education Bill
Author: Dr. Hugh Ross and Dr. Fazale ("Fuz") Rana Old Rocks Affirm Creation Model
Fuz Rana, Ken Samples, Jeff Zweerink, and Joe Aguirre Science and Faith Issues
Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad & Kenneth Samples Testing Fundamental Assumptions
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