Philosophy of Science
All the Lonely Believers Part 1
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 … more
Life to Death or Death to Life
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 … more
Testing The Copernican Principle
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 … more
Cutting-Edge "Origins" Science Comports with Theism, Part 2 (of 2)
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. However, big bang cosmology … more
Cutting-Edge "Origins" Science Comports with Theism, Part 1 (of 2)
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. … more
Uniqueness of Human Capacity to Express Malice
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 … more
Are Biologists Willing To Test Evolution?
The Fact and Theory of Evolution
You don’t need to be a scientist to know that there’s a big difference between physics and biology. But you probably do need to be a scientist to be … more
Ancient Philosophers and Intelligent Design
“For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without … more
Beginning and End of Cosmology
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 … more
Science Without Experimental Verification?
TNRTB Archive - Retained for reference information
Increasing scientific support for nontestable naturalistic models argues for the recognition of testable supernatural models. One criticism … more
Can Christians Trust "Secular" Science?
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.1 At first glance, such skepticism may seem … more
A Classical Perspective on the “Physics of Sin”
In his apologetic speaking and writing, Hugh Ross has introduced a concept referred to as the “physics of sin.”[1] He argues that the laws of nature work in a divinely ordained way to curb … more
It’s a Miracle! Or, is it?
The participants in a recently produced audiotape series from the Institute for Creation Research (ICR) suggest that Hugh Ross’s belief in “progressive creation”[1] means he … more
More Than Intelligent Design
They swim against the powerful tide of naturalism, and I applaud their efforts and integrity. At the same time, however, I sense a need to clarify a subtle but significant distinction between their … more
Anthropic Principle: A Precise Plan for Humanity
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 … more
A Comment on Humility Theology
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 … more
The Physics of Sin
"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…" Justification for sin comes … more
A Focused Force for Faith: Interview with Leslie Wickman
by Tani Trost
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 … more
Unmasking Misconceptions: Book reviews of The Hidden Face of God and Darwin's God
The Hidden Face of God: How Science Reveals the Ultimate Truth. By Gerald L. Schroeder. New York: The Free Press, 2001. 224 pages. Hardcover; $26.00.
An underlying wisdom and unity pervade the … more
President's Laptop- April 2001
Dear Friends,
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 … more
