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	More Creation Model Evidence Air date: 12-18-07 Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries New measuring technique promises better accuracy in distance to stars (as well as on humans) Laurent Loinard et al., "VLBA Determination of the Distance to Nearby Star-forming Regions. I. The Distance to T Tauri with 0.4% Accuracy," Astrophysical Journal 671 (December 10, 2007): 546-54. Globular cluster age consistent with big bang Brad M. S. Hansen, "The White Dwarf Cooling Sequence of NGC 6397," Astrophysical Journal 671 (December 10, 2007): 380-401. Resources: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross Is punctuated equilibrium supported by fossil records? Gene Hunt, "The Relative Importance of Directional Change, Random Walks, and Stasis in the Evolution of Fossil Lineages," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA 104 (November 20, 2007): 18404-08. Resources: Who Was Adam?, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross RTB's Bob Stuart reminds listeners of Reasons Institute's winter term Reasons Institute Reasons Academy Call-in questions Kyle from Hamilton, Ontario: Does a thought experiment on Newtonian mechanics explain the features of the universe? (In contrast to relativity) Jeff from Lake Ozark, MO: Did Adam have unlimited longevity? Did Adam name all the animals-including carnivores? Were they approachable? Resources: Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross The Genesis Question, 2nd ed., by Hugh Ross Chris from Charlotte, NC: Are there some atheistic scientists who hold that the universe came into being from nothing? Resource: Fingerprint of God, by Hugh Ross Roger from Portland, ME: Has questions on: - Newtonian mechanics thought experiment - T Tauri star measurement - Do humans alone suffer heart attacks? - phylogeny
	Divorce's Impact/Hominid Behavior Air date: 12-11-07 Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries Divorce takes toll on environment (as well as on humans) Eunice Yu and Jianguo Liu, "Environmental Impacts of Divorce," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, USA (December 5, 2007), preprint, 10.1073/pnas.0707267104. Hominid behavior distinct from that of humans Charles A. Lockwood et al., "Extended Male Growth in a Fossil Hominid Species," Science 318 (November 30, 2007): 1443-46. "Neanderthal Children Grew Up Fast," ScienceDaily (sciencedaily.com), retrieved December 4, 2007. Resource Who Was Adam?, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Call-in questions Roger from Portland, ME: Given the great need for a credible scientific model from a Christian perspective, how can RTB's model become more widely known? What does RTB think about public, private, or homeschool options? James from Lanesville, IN: Do ice core studies rebut young-earth arguments? And how would a global flood impact ice cores? Resource: A Matter of Days, by Hugh Ross Peter from Akron, OH: How has Fuz's work on "perfect imperfections" been received? Kenny from Pensacola, FL: A question on the multiverse hypothesis Email questions Larry from Wichita: What is RTB's take on the recent news story, "Human Evolution Seems to Be Accelerating"? See Reasons To Believe'sScience News Flash (Podcast), December 11, 2007 Robert D: Did man live with dinosaurs? Resources: A Matter of Days, by Hugh Ross Peril in Paradise, by Mark Whorton Does Old-Earth Creationism Contradict Genesis 1? Greg M. from Longmont: How do you respond to someone who justifies his disbelief in God by asserting that (according to their perception of Christianity) if a person was born in (for example) China or Iran they are going to hell?
	Just Right Universe Air date: 12-04-07 Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink & Kenneth Samples Discoveries "Super 'Duper' Earths?" Diana Valencia and Richard J. O'Connell, "Inevitability of Plate Tectonics On Super-Earths", Astrophysical Journal, 670: L45-L48, 2007 November 20. Resource: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Journey Toward Creation (Multilingual Edition), by Reasons To Believe Unique Moon Rising? N. Gorlova, et. al., "Debris Disks in NGC 2547", Astrophysical Journal, 670-516 535, 2007 November 20. Philosophy/theology segment Taking Science on Faith Resource: Paul Davies Taking Science on Faith" New York Times, Opinion, 27 November, 2007. Call-in questions Roger from Portland, ME: Comments on Multiverse Wayne from Calgary, Alberta, Canada: Asks about why we age Ed, from Des Moines IA: When thinking about NanoTech Versatility and the difficulty scientists have moveing around molecules, how can life evolve by itself? Randy, From Raleigh NC: Has a question about Multiverse Gap Rob from Tracy, CA: Has a question about Star Formation Jay from Wichita, Ks: Is Cold Fusion real?
	The New Watchmaker Argument Air date: 11-27-07 Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana & Kenneth Samples Discoveries The Watchmaker Argument A Biochemical Watch Nano Technology Resources: A World of Difference, by Kenneth Samples A Concise Introduction to Logic, by Patrick Hurley The Cell's Design, by Fuz Rana (Due to be released Summer, 2008) Call-in questions Roger from Portland, ME: How do Scientists Reject Intelligent Design? How does the genome of humans compare to chimps? Randy From Raleigh NC: Has a qestion regarding Paley's Argument & Multiverse Rob from Tracy, CA: Asks for thoughts about Michael J. Behe's book, The Edge of Evolution Resource: The Edge of Evolution , by Michael J. Behe Email question Mark, Medina, IL: A question about Multiverse
	Is Complex Life Rare? Air date: 11-20-07 Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries Analysis of habitable planets in our galaxy. Christine Bounama, Werner Von Bloh, and Siegfried Franck, "How Rare Is Complex Life in the Milky Way?" Astrobiology 7, no. 5 (2007): 745-55. Resource: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Origins of Life, by Fuz Rana and Hugh Ross Rare Earth, by Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee Does hydrogen gas in space thwart big bang? Gerrit L. Verschuur, "High Galactic Latitude Interstellar Neutral Hydrogen Structure and Associated (WMAP) High Frequency Continuum Emission," Astrophysical Journal preprint, arXiv: 0704.1125 v2 (July 23, 2007), abstract. Resource: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Philosophy segment Kenneth Samples discusses worldview considerations of evolution. Is unguided evolution a problem for naturalism? Resource: A World of Difference, by Kenneth Samples Call-in questions Jeff from Valley Forge, PA: Where does Reasons To Believe come down on ID? See Philip Johnson's recent statements in the Berkeley Science Review PBS's program, Judgment Day: Intelligent Design on Trial Roger from Portland, ME: Can someone consistently hold to a smorgasbord faith (combining elements of different religions)? A couple of questions on the space energy density and the expansion rate of the universe Resource: Without a Doubt, by Kenneth Samples Email question Joe Smith from Moscow, Russia: Could you please explain how general relativity and quantum mechanics are contradictory/mutually exclusive? John from Raleigh, NC: Where does our soul go when we are asleep? Keith Harris: Can Reasons To Believe comment on E. V. Koonin's eternal inflation proposal as a solution to the origin of life? Micheal Fink: A question about RTB's view about the Runaway Universe scenario
	Smelly Lakes, String Theory, Multiverse Air date: 11-13-07 Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries Tracking human migration into the Americas K. M. Walter et al., "Thermokarst Lakes as a Source of Atmospheric CH4 During the Last Glaciation," Science 318 (October 26, 2007): 633-36. Resource: Who Was Adam?, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Does string theory account for inflation in the universe? Mark P. Hertzberg et al., "Searching for Inflation in Simple String Theory Models: An Astrophysical Perspective," arXiv: 0709.0002v2 (September 3, 2007): 1-24. Resource: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Call-in questions Randy from Raleigh, NC: Has RTB heard the Discovery Institute's response regarding the PBS program, Judgment Day? Judgment Day, NOVA/PBS Online Resource: Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross What does RTB think about a Fox News story suggesting Earth life may have originated on Mars? Life On Earth May Have Come From Mars, FOXNews.com Wednesday, November 14, 2007 Resource: Origins of Life, by Fuz Rana and Hugh Ross Roger from Portland, ME: Question on the fine-tuning of gravity Can multiverse theory be tested inductively (via Occam's razor)? Did Christ die only for human beings in this universe (Hebrews 9)? Resource: A Spectrum of Views on ETI, by Sam Conner, Guillermo Gonzalez, and Hugh Ross Email question Larry from Wichita, KS: Can RTB comment on the extrasolar planet discovery that made headlines recently? Scientists Reveal 'Cousin' Solar System, FOXNews.com, Wednesday, November 07, 2007
	Magellanic Clouds Air date: 11-06-07 Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad and Ken Samples Discoveries: Magellanic Clouds Dark Matter, Does It Really Exist? Philosophy/Theology segment: Ken comments on the new Apologetics Study Bible Apologetics Study Bible Call-in questions: Dan from Bristol, CT : Carbonic Acid Experiment Chuck from Tullahoma, TN: Several questions regarding teaching about evolution What is gradualism and what needs to be found in the fossil record? What is punctuated equilibrium and what would be the needed mechanism? What are some points that need to be covered to show the failings of evolution? Kyle: Questions about article on space, time, matter, and energy Roger from Portland, ME: Questions about Ken Hamm's comments on the big bang Terry from Gastonia, NC: Astronomers have a fossil record Jamie from Rochester, NY: What sort of hermeneutical approach should be used for Job 38?
	Religion's Effect on Health Air date: 10-30-07 Dave Rogstad and Krista Bontrager Discoveries Discussion of Kenneth Samples' new book, A World of Difference Resource: A World of Difference, by Kenneth Samples Religion and Healthcare "Most Physicians Believe That Religion Influences Patients' Health," ScienceDaily (April 10, 2007; Retrieved October 30, 2007) Farr A. Curlin, Sarah A. Sellergren, John D. Lantos, Marshall H. Chin, "Physicians' Observations and Interpretations of the Influence of Religion and Spirituality on Health," Archives of Internal Medicine 167 (April 9, 2007), 649-654. Abstract (accessed October 30, 2007). "Religion and Healthcare Should Mix, Study Says," ScienceDaily (October 24, 2007; Retrieved October 30, 2007), see also http://munews.missouri.edu/news-releases/2007/1022-johnstone-religion-disability.php Brick Johnstone, Bret A. Glass, and Richard E. Oliver, "Religion and disability: Clinical, research and training considerations for rehabilitation professionals," Disability & Rehabilitation 29 (October 2007), 1153 - 1163. Abstract: (accessed October 30, 2007). Discussion about education and homeschooling Resource: Teaching Science from a Christian Worldview, by Krista Bontrager Discussion about RTB's Volunteer Apologists and Chapters For more information on RTB chapters, email chapters@reasons.org or visit the chapters' web page For more information about how to become a Volunteer Apologist, email Bob Stuart at learning@reasons.org Discussion about RTB's forthcoming documentary, Dual Revelation. Discussion about RTB's Message Of the Month program For more information about RTB's Message Of the Month program, visit the MOM web page Call-in questions Peggy in Minneapolis, MN: Are the oldest stars in the universe dim because the light has been traveling for a long time? Joe in Bismark, ND: How can I find RTB-minded people who live in my area so I can start a chapter? Roger from Portland, ME: Have you heard of a book called, Explore Evolution?
	Did Neanderthals Speak? Air date: 10-23-2007 Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries Analysis of Neanderthal language capacity Johannes Krause et al., "The Derived FOXP2 Variant of Modern Humans Was Shared with Neanderthals," Current Biology 17 (November 6, 2007): 1-5. Kerri Smith, "Modern Speech Gene Found in Neanderthals," Nature news online (October 18, 2007): doi10.1038/nature06193 Johannes Krause et al., "Neanderthals in Central Asia and Siberia," Nature advanced online publication (2007): doi:10.1038/nature06193 Resource: Who Was Adam?, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Will Martian "discovery" of life be the result of Earth contamination? Christine Moissl et al., "Molecular Bacterial Community Analysis of Clean Rooms Where Spacecraft Are Assembled," FEMS Microbiol Ecol 61 (2007), 509-21 Resource: Origins of Life, by Fuz Rana and Hugh Ross Call-in questions Otis from Houston TX: Did Earth undergo multiple origin-of-life events? Resource: Origins of Life, by Fuz Rana and Hugh Ross John from Newark, NJ: Does the MHC complex present a problem for Reasons To Believe's human origins model? Roger from Portland, ME: Can mutation rates account for total genetic diversity? Can scientists reassemble a cell after bursting the membrane?
	Origin-of-Life Speculations Air date: 10-16-07 Hugh Ross, Fuz Rana, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries: Is there liquid water on Saturn's moon, Enceladus? Joseph N. Spitale and Carolyn C. Porco, "Association of the Jets of Enceladus with the Warmest Regions on its South-Polar Fractures," Nature 449 (October 11, 2007): 695-97. Dennis L. Matson et al., "Enceladus' Plume: Compositional Evidence for a Hot Interior," Icarus vol. 187, no. 2 (April 2007), 569-73. Is the evolutionary "tree of life" ready to topple? Eugene V. Koonin, "The Biological Big Bang Model for the Major Transitions in Evolution," Biology Direct (August 20, 2007), 1-17. Resource: Origins of Life, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Philosophy/Theology segment: Kenneth Samples discusses a Muslim letter to Christians urging peace A Muslim letter to Christians Resource: A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test, by Kenneth Samples Call-in questions: Arlin from Ventura, CA: Can single-celled organisms evolve into multicellular organisms? A question on the RNA-world hypothesis Roger from Portland, ME: A question on the mechanism for Koonin's hypothesis A comment on the meaning of "worthless" in Romans 3:12 A question/comment on the credibility of Islam E-mail questions: Steven from Westminster, CO: Can Hugh elaborate on Scriptural support for the fixed physical laws and how young-earth creationists explain the texts? Resource: A Matter of Days by Hugh Ross Hilmar from Spain: Several questions for Hugh on whether animals feared humans before the flood and how hominids fit into the picture Resources: Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana A Matter of Days, by Hugh Ross The Genesis Debate, edited by David G. Hagopian (contribution by Hugh Ross)
	Science and Faith Issues Air date: 10-09-07 Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, and Kenneth Samples Discoveries: Ice Age and Biblical Chronology P.-H. Blard, et. al., "Persistence of full glacial conditions in the central Pacific until 15000 years ago"; Nature, 449, 4 October 2007 Resource: The Genesis Question, by Hugh Ross Where's All The Water? Richard A. Kerr, "Is Mars Looking Drier and Drier For Longer and Longer?"; Science, 317 21 September, 2007 Joanne Baker, "Water, Water, Not Everywhere?"; Science, 317 21 September, 2007 A. S. McEwen, et. al., "A Closer Look at Water-Related Geologic Activity on Mars" Science, 317 21 September, 2007 W. L. Jaeger, et. al., "Athabasca Valles, Mars: A Lava-Draped Channel System" Science, 317 21 September, 2007 Resource: Origins of Life, by Fazale Rana Philosophy/theology segment Origin of Science Resource: A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test, by Kenneth Samples E-mail questions: Jay from Florida asks: Where does RTB stand on dichotomous and trichotomous views? Cody asks: From nature, what can we know about it's design and a designer? Jason from Latrobe, PA. asks: Could you give some specific verses that support the principle of Uniformaitarianism? Call-in questions: Cole from Fort Worth TX: Is man worthless after the Fall? Von from Springfield MO: When God used a rainbow as a symbol that he wouldn't destroy the Earth by flood again, did He mean a global flood or a local flood? Cathy from Westminster, CO: Is the scientific method biblical? Kenny from Pensacola FL: The meaning of "good" in Genesis 1 Ken has two questions: What caused the Muslim world to slow down and Europe to move ahead and what took Christianity so long to get started on the road to scientific growth? Resource: Without A Doubt: Answering The 20 Toughest Faith Questions, by Kenneth Samples
	Underlying Apologetic Issues Air date: 10-02-07 Fazale Rana, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth R. Samples Discoveries Deep Oxygen Pockets in the Earth Resources: University of Bonn, "Life-giving Rocks From A Depth Of 250 Kilometers"; Science Daily, September 9, 2007 Arno Rohrbach, et. al, “Metal Saturation in the Upper Mantle”, Nature, Vol 449\27 September 2007\doi:1038/nature06183 The Creator and the Cosmos, by Hugh Ross Junk DNA: A Fundamental Problem For Evolution Resource: Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana Philosophy/theology segment Worldview Differences Resource: A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test, by Kenneth Samples E-mail questions Alex from Goshen, Nova Scotia, Canada: What do you think of the opinion that Jesus could not sin? Clifford from Toronto, Ontario, Canada: What are the implications of human "clear" eyes and Neanderthal "dull" eyes? Call-in questions Trey from San Diego, CA: Are lizards dinosaurs?
	Jupiter and Earth Air date: 9-25-07 Dave Rogstad, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth R. Samples Discoveries: Jupiter and Earth Resources: David Shiga, "Jupiter increases risk of comet strike on Earth"; NewScientist.com news service, 24 August, 2007 The Creator and the Cosmos, by Hugh Ross The important placement of Jupiter Resources: Avi M. Mandell, et. Al., "Formation of Earth-like Planets During and After Giant Planet Migration", The Astrophysical Journal, 660:823-844, 2007 May 1 Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross Philosophy/theology segment: Rowing the Christian apologetic boat Resource: A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test, by Kenneth R. Samples E-mail questions: Questions about parallel universes? Call-in questions: Jim from Atlanta, GA: A question about the fine tuning of Earth Todd from Dallas TX: Has a question about general revelation Roger from Portland, ME: Has questions about general revelation and salvation Joe from Bismarck, ND: Raises a question about evolution and the Cambrian Explosion
	Testing Creation Ideas Air date: 9-18-07 Hugh Ross, Fazale Rana, and Kenneth Samples Discoveries Judaism, Christianity, and Islam Resource: A World of Difference, by Kenneth Samples Accurate Creation Chronology Resource: Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross Neanderthal–Human Interbreeding? Resource: Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana E-mail question: Chris from Colorado Springs, CO: What about the meteorite that hit in Peru this weekend? Call-in questions: Samuel from San Marcos, TX: What about creating life from scratch? Ted from Gaylesburg, MI: Where in the Bible is there a reference about the earth being a sphere? Marj from Reasons To Believe: Has a question about angels and wings Roger from Portland, ME: Asks a question about multiverse nullification
	Just-Right Timing of Oxygen on Early Earth Air date: 9-11-07 Jeff Zweerink, Hugh Ross, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries Oxygen content sufficient for complex life appeared at optimal time Resources: Lee R. Kump and Mark E. Barley, “Increased Subaerial Volcanism and the Rise of Atmospheric Oxygen 2.5 Billion Years Ago,” Nature 448 (August 30, 2007): 1033-36. Timothy W. Lyons, “Oxygen’s Rise Reduced,” Nature 448 (August 30, 2007): 1005-06. New method to detect extraterrestrial life? Resources: Zhiyong Suo et al., “Porphyrin as an Ideal Biomarker in the Search for Extraterrestrial Life,” Astrobiology 7 (November 4, 2007): 605-15. Origins of Life, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Philosophy/Theology segment: Kenneth Samples explores why some people are inclined to believe in conspiracies in light of 9/11 observance. Resources: The History Channel, “9/11 Conspiracies: Fact or Fiction” YouTube, “Loose Change” Popular Mechanics, “Debunking the 9/11 Myths: Special Report” A World of Difference, by Kenneth R. Samples E-mail questions: Doug: How do we understand the darkness Job speaks of in chapter 38? Donald C. from Houston, TX: Do we lose apologetic ground by lending credence to multiverse theory? Resource: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed, by Hugh Ross Anonymous email: Can Hugh provide the list of additional creation accounts he mentions besides Genesis 1 and 2? Resources: Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross (p. 54) Scriptures related to Creation, by Hugh Ross Call-in questions: Pat from Anchorage, AK: He asks several questions about planet habitability around class M stars.. Roger from Portland, ME: Several questions about multiverse theory and Ockham’s razor (ontological simplicity vs. conceptual simplicity). Resource: Philosophy of Religion, by William J. Wainwright
	Can Scientists Create Life? Air date: 9-04-07 Fazale Rana, Dave Rogstad, and Joe Aguirre Discussion: Various recent news articles have described the likelihood of artificial life Seth Borenstein, "Artificial Life Likely in 3 to 10 Years," Associated Press, August 19, 2007. Seth Borenstein, "Scientists Struggle to Define Life," Associated Press, August 20, 2007. Carole Lartigue et al., "Genome Transplantation in Bacteria," Sciencexpress, June 28, 2007, 1-7. Resources: Between Necessity and Probability: Searching for the Definition and Origin of Life, by Radu Popa J. Craig Venter Institute Origins of Life, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana with Hugh Ross Call-in questions: Kenny from Pensacola, FL What is the latest on Antony Flew? Any follow-up on Hugh's recent interaction with Victor Stenger? What is the use for an appendix in light of Genesis interpretations about dietary restrictions or changes? Rob from Tracy, CA Are evolutionists making greater claims on the fossil record than the record warrants? Roger from Portland, ME When does Fuz think life will truly be created in the lab?
	Microbes in Antartic Ice? Air date: 8-28-07 Jeff Zweerink, Fuzale Rana, and Joe Aguirre Discoveries: DNA fragments discovered in Antarctic ice have implications for life Kay D. Bidle et al., "Fossil Genes and Microbes in the Oldest Ice on Earth," Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 104 (August 14, 2007): 13455-60. Habitable planets around M-class stars not necessarily conducive to life Jack J. Lissauer, "Planets Formed in Habitable Zones of M Dwarf Stars Probably Are Deficient in Volatiles," Astrophysical Journal 660 (May 10, 2007): L149-52. Introduction of Jacksonville, FL chapter Members See RTB's chapters webpage for information on starting a chapter Resources: Majesty of the Maker, by Ken Hultgren The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Call-in questions: Trey from San Diego, CA: Does the anatomy of sea otters argue for evolution or creation? Roger from Portland, ME: Are some junk DNA elements evidence for evolution?? Is there empirical evidence for inflation prior to our universe's inflationary period?
	Spite Apparently Unique to Humans Air date: 8-21-07 Hugh Ross, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Discover: Discussion of research demonstrating that animals don't hurt one another just because they can Veronica Raymond, "What Makes Us Human? Spite." ScienceNOW Daily News July 16, 2007 Resource: Hugh suggests reading Job 39 to see how animals serve humanity Email questions: Dale from MI: What should we think about the Bible's references to other gods? Resource: The Genesis Question, 2^nd ed., by Hugh Ross (Appendix C, 203-04 Rob G.: What caused the increase in oxygen before the Cambrian explosion? Resource: Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross Josh T.: Does the cause of a planet's retrograde present a problem for the big bang? Resource: A Matter of Days, by Hugh Ross Mark from IL: Is naturalism a simpler explanation for orgins? Corey from NM: Is Lorentzian relativity more compatible with a Christian view of God than special relativity? Resource: Beyond the Cosmos 2^nd ed., by Hugh Ross Jay from FL: Is there any physical evidence for Noah's flood? Resources: Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana with Hugh Ross The Genesis Question, 2^nd ed., by Hugh Ross Call-in questions: Gary from Lyndale, TX: How can we know that our dating methods are reliable? Resource: A Matter of Days, by Hugh Ross Roger from Portland, ME: Given infinite time, what's the probability of human contact with another universe? What percentage of scientists believe in life after death? In psychokinesis? Ed from Des Moines, IA: Question regarding how people come to faith relates to the book, "The Universe Next Door" The Universe Next Door by James W. Sire
	Testing Fundamental Assumptions Original air date: 8-14-07 Fuz Rana, Jeff Zweerink, and Kenneth Samples Discussion: Testing the theory of general relativity again The speculative nature of evolutionary pathways Testing Christianity’s truth claims Resources: Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross A World of Difference, by Kenneth Samples Call-in questions: Derek from Fairfax, VA: What is RTB’s response to the rafting hypothesis? Peter from Clearbrook, VA: What is the origination of the cosmic microwave background radiation? Otis from Houston, TX: Why are time and entropy different at the beginning and end of the universe? Dan from Kalamazoo, MI: What are some of the characteristics of a black hole? Roger from Portland, ME: How far out does the matter of the universe actually expand?
	The Worldview of Naturalism and Scientific Discovery Air date: 8-07-07 Dave Rogstad, Fuz Rana, and Kenneth Samples Discussion Naturalism and scientific discovery Resources: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Rare Earth, by Peter Ward and Donald Brownlee Origins of Life, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Who Was Adam? by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross Without a Doubt, by Kenneth Richard Samples A World of Difference, by Kenneth Richard Samples Call-in questions Trace from San Diego, CA What is prescriptive morality? Jason from Pennsylvania: How do I appropriately respond to young-earth beliefs in the church? Dennis from Dallas, TX: What is the relationship between gravitational fields and space energy density? Roger from Portland, ME: What are your thoughts about the concept of hell’s gradual evolution? Randy from Raleigh NC: What about the logic of an infinite amount of universes argument?
	Another Origin-of-Life-Theory Air Date: 7-31-07 Fazale Rana, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Discussion: Analysis of an article in Biology Direct hypothesizing the multiverse as a solution to the origin-of-live problem Eugene V. Koonin, "The Cosmological Model of Eternal Inflation and the Transition from Chance to Biological Evolution in the History of LIfe," Bilogy Direct2:15 (May 31, 2007) Resources: Origins of Life, by Fazale Rana and Hugh Ross The Creator and the Cosmos, 3^rd ed., by Hugh Ross Read Jeff Zweerink's ongoing series on mulitverse theory Listen to the July 10 and July 17, 2007 episodes of Creation Update Call-in questions: Otis from Belleville, TX: What does RTB think of self-organization? Resource: Robert Shapiro, "A Simpler Origin for Life," Scientific American, abstract. June 2007, 47-53. James from Phoenix, AZ: Did cosmic rays bring about Ordovician extinctions? Trey from San Diego, CA: Can information be added to DNA by plasmids? Ed from Des Moines, IA: Does detection of dark matter refute naturalism? Brad from Mesa, AZ: How do biologists account for the origin and history of plant life? Roger from Portland, ME: Several questions including one about the timing of death and decay in relation to Adam's sin.
	Worldview Thinking Air date: 7-24-07 Dave Rogstad and Kenneth Samples Discoveries Worldview Thinking Resource A World of Difference: Putting Christian Truth-Claims to the Worldview Test, by Kenneth R. Samples Resources on predestination Saved By Grace, by Anthony Hoekema Chosen But Free, by Norman Geisler Beyond the Cosmos, 2^nd Edition, by Hugh Ross Resource on Gnosticism Judas and the Gospel of Jesus :Have We Missed the Truth about Christianity? by N. T. Wright Call-in questions Ed from Des Moines, IA: Has anyone investigated the accuracy of the Gnostic bible as compared to the cannon of the Bible as we know it? Todd from Dallas, TX: What is RTB’s stance on general revelation and salvation? Michael from Salem, OR: What are RTB’s thoughts on predestination? Michael recommends a new book, The Case for the Real Jesus: A Journalist Investigates Current Attacks on the Identity of Christ, by Lee Strobel Roger from Portland, ME: Will “the theory of everything” explain why the universe is so finely tuned? Joe from Bismark ND: Is God an authoritarian or just a friend?
	Why This Universe? Air date: 7-17-07 Jeff Zweerink, Dave Rogstad, Kenneth Samples, and Joe Aguirre Discussion: Analysis of an article in Skeptic magazine Four explanations cited One Universe Models Multiple Universe (Multiverse) Models Nonphysical Causes Illusions Robert Lawrence Kuhn, "Why This Universe? Toward a Taxonomy of Possible Explanations", Skeptic vol. 13, no. 2 (2007), 28-39. Kuhn is creator and host of the PBS television series, Closer To Truth Resources: The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose, "The Singularities of Gravitational Collapse and Cosmology", Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series A (abstract) , 314 (1970), 529-48. Read Jeff Zweerink's ongoing series on multiverse theory Listen to the July 10, 2007 episode of Creation Update Call-in questions: Mark from Centennial, CO: Does cloning include a new soul? How do hermaphrodites fit into creation? Roger from Portland, ME: What is best current estimate of the actual universe after inflation? Does the universe exhibit a rational, intelligent source behind it? How does Ockham's Razor apply in the multiverse? Ockham's Razor - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Email questions: Frank R.: Why does the sky seem to never end?
	Did the Universe Have a Beginning? Air date: 7-10-07 Jeff Zweerink, Dave Rogstad, and Joe Aguirre Discussion Analysis of the Kalam cosmological argument and other theories What is the Kalam argument? What is the cosmological argument? Scholars referred to a presentation by James Sinclair James D. Sinclair, “The Physical Substantiation of the Kalam Argument,” ppt presentation at Evangelical Philosophical Society, New Orleans Meeting, February 23, 2007. Resources The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross Stephen Hawking and Roger Penrose, “The Singularities of Gravitational Collapse and Cosmology,” Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series A, 314 (1970), 529-48. Call-in questions Ronnie from Naples, FL: Is there a way to resolve OE/YE debates over the first three days of creation given that these events took place during “nontime”? Roger from Portland, ME: Several questions on the multiverse, and a comment on young-Earth arguments Email questions Mark B.: Could information arise accidentally in a type-I multiverse? Robert Knox: Are there any proposed time-frames for when the universe achieved infinite size? Article referenced: Martin A. Bucher and David N. Spergel, “Inflation in a Low-Density Universe,” Scientific American January 1999, 62-69. Dan Morris from Ovid, MI: Can you reconcile how we know that space dust, clouds, or whatever, aren’t a reason for any given standard candle’s light to appear dimmer to us, therefore giving a false estimate of its distance from Earth? Blake from Dallas: Given that the chances of a universe existing with a cosmological constant that permits life are only 1 in 10¹²⁰, could these valueshave been any other way given that we have a sample size of one?
	Cosmology, Yesterday and Today Air date: 7-3-07 Hugh Ross, Jeff Zweerink, and Ken Samples Discoveries A New Kind of Star Jorde Jose et al., ” The First Nova Explosions,” The Astrophysical Journal, 662: L103-L106, 2007 June 20 Resource The Creator and the Cosmos, 3rd ed., by Hugh Ross An Amazing Star Jonathan P. Williams and Eric Gaidos, “On the Likelihood of Supernova Enrichment of Protoplanetary Disks.” The Astrophysical Journal, 663: L33-L36, 2007 July 1 Resources Creation as Science, by Hugh Ross Theology/Philosophy Segment Cosmology and Worldview Systems Resource: The Frontiers of Science and Faith: Examining Questions from the Big Bang to the End of the Universe, by John Jefferson Davis

Creation Update 2007 Web Cast Archives July - December

Creation Update
2007 Web Cast Archives
July - December