Speciation Events
Evolution as Mythology, Part 5 (of 5): Conclusion
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 … more
Scientists Discover "frogamander" Fossil
Source: Yahoo! News, "Scientists Discover 'frogamander' Fossil," by Julie Steenhuysen, May 21, 2008 more
Evolution as Mythology, Part 4 (of 5): The Myth of Macroevolution
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 … more
Evolution as Mythology, Part 3 (of 5): The Myth of Abiogenesis
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 … more
Evolution Loses Its Equilibrium
Punctuated equilibrium doesn’t have a viable mechanism
This past Thanksgiving, my family and I (along with some good friends) rode down to the bottom of the Grand Canyon on mules. That night we … more
Evolution Loses Its Direction
Fossil evidence reveals that evolutionary change is seldom directional.
As a parent, one of my biggest concerns is that my children have a direction for their lives. I don’t want them to waste … more
Designed to Live, Designed to Die
"Why don't we see new species emerging now?" Charles Darwin faced this question nearly 150 years ago when he proposed the theory of evolution. His answer–all Earth's habitats are full.
Whether … more
Biology’s Big Bangs
My wife loves to garden. She gets the most pleasure from designing the landscape around our house. Since we have lived in our home, she has reworked the gardens in our yard several times. These … more
Continental Landmass Growth and the Genesis 1 Chronology
The breakthrough yields yet more evidence for the divine inspiration of the Bible’s words and message. First, let me offer some personal background for this discovery.
I signed my name in the … more
Big Bacteria Help Resolve Big Creation/Evolution Debates
For most jobs the size of the applicant does not matter. But, there are exceptions: basketball centers must be tall, offensive tackles in professional football must be heavy, and World War II … more
Ode to Oxygen
My seventh-grade science teacher asked the class to list “the three most essential needs of human life.” The “correct” answer—water, food, and sleep—illustrates how … more
Oxygen Rises Just Before Life Arrives
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Deep-sea sediments support the assertion of RTB’s creation model that a supernatural Designer transformed Earth from an uninhabitable state to … more
Don't Flinch Over the Finches
A new study of Charles Darwin's famed finches on one of the Galapagos Islands appears at first glance to be a triumph for evolution. Biologists Peter and Rosemary Grant report in the July 14 issue of … more
Increase of Atmospheric Oxygen Preceded Cambrian Explosion
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Biological and geochemical causes of an increase in atmospheric oxygen before the Cambrian explosion reveal fine-tuning in Earth’s biosphere. … more
Why Would a Good God Create Parasites?
Some skeptics base their rejection of the Christian faith on bugs-specifically parasites. They argue that the existence of parasites is incompatible with belief in the all-loving, all-powerful God of … more
Rapid Post-Flood Speciation: A Critique of the Young-Earth Model
Creationists disagree on the extent of Noah’s Flood. The main reason young-earth creationists insist the Flood was a global event is their model demands it. The Flood is the mechanism they use … more
Gamma Rays Burst Biological Evolution
The energy released during a gamma ray burst strains the imagination. With the power of 10 billion billion suns, gamma ray bursts are the most brilliant photon emitters in the universe. By comparison, … more
Bacteria's Long Reign
Why do stars twinkle? Why does God sometimes seem silent? Some “why” questions are more elusive than others.
When presented with RTB’s biblical creation model people often ask, … more
Chordate Fossils Foil Theory
China’s rich cache of fossils provides paleontologists with a window to the time in Earth’s history when complex animal life first appeared. As scientists peer through this window, they … more
Extinction Risks For Birds
One of the complex challenges facing evolutionists can be described in simple terms. It is the problem of time. For naturalistic evolution to work, the rate of speciation (introduction of new species) … more
