Opposing Views

Catholic Encyclopedia: John Knox Catholic Encyclopedia: John Knox- Biography claiming that his "reaction from the Catholicism of his youth seems to have landed him outside the pale of Christianity altogether." Taxonomy, Transitional Forms, and the Fossil Record Taxonomy, Transitional Forms, and the Fossil Record- This article by Keith B. Miller suggests that the fossil record provides good evidence for the large-scale patterns and trends… Transitional Fossils Transitional Fossils- A response to the argument that there are no transitional fossils with a list of many such transitions. Transitional Fossils of Hominid Skulls Transitional Fossils of Hominid Skulls- A reprint of a Time magazine article showing the use of transitional fossils with various skulls along with the current best educated guess… On Creation Science and "Transitional Fossils" On Creation Science and "Transitional Fossils"- This article addresses a mantra by creationists that "there are no transitional fossils". This oft-repeated fallacy does not agree … Transitional Vertebrate Fossils FAQ Transitional Vertebrate Fossils FAQ- A large, but by no means complete, list of transitional fossils that are known. This list is used to counter the common creationist idea that … Creation Science, Radiometric Dating Creation Science, Radiometric Dating- Links to articles on radiometric dating, defending the method against the arguments of creation science. Radiometric Dating and the Geological Time Scale Radiometric Dating and the Geological Time Scale- This document discusses the way radiometric dating is used to establish the conventional geological time scale. It mentions a geo… Radiometric Dating, A Christian Perspective Radiometric Dating, A Christian Perspective- A response by a scientist with a Christian point of view to the young earth criticism of radiometric dating. A Radiometric Dating Resource List A Radiometric Dating Resource List- This site has many links which are direct responses to specific creationist arguments on radiometric dating and the age of the earth. Are Polonium Halos in Coalified Wood Evidence for the Flood? Are Polonium Halos in Coalified Wood Evidence for the Flood?- The author offers other explanations for the dual 210Po halos in coalified wood other than those proposed by Gentry, … "Polonium Halos" Refuted "Polonium Halos" Refuted- Professional geologist Tom Bailleul argues that there is no good evidence for Gentry's claimed polonium halos. Tiny Mystery Home Page Tiny Mystery Home Page- Refutation of Robert Gentry's claim that polonium halos are evidence of instant creation. "The geological setting of these sites shows conclusively that Ge… The Geologic Column The Geologic Column- A number of links to sites supporting the idea of a geologic column and rebutting young earth creationist arguments against it. Radiometric Dating, Paleosols and the Geologic Column Radiometric Dating, Paleosols and the Geologic Column- This site supports the scientific views of these topics against the arguments of young-earth creationists. Geologic Column Geologic Column- An interactive display of the geologic column by the University of California Museum of Paleontology. Creationist "Flood Geology" Versus Common Sense Creationist "Flood Geology" Versus Common Sense- A site which lists many quotations from many Cristians and non-Christians who question flood geology. Flood Geology FAQs Flood Geology FAQs- This site has links to a number of sites arguing against the young earth creationist view of flood geology. Theistic Evolution: The Fallacy of the Middle Ground Theistic Evolution: The Fallacy of the Middle Ground- The author of this article considers the continuum of creation views, sets up theistic evolution as a possible middle ground … Theistic Evolution--No Real Answers and a Barrel of Problems Theistic Evolution--No Real Answers and a Barrel of Problems- An essay arguing against theistic evolution, mostly from a Biblical point of view. What's Wrong with Theistic Evolution? What's Wrong with Theistic Evolution?- An article which argues theistic evolution and its counterparts undermine the authority of both God and His Word. 10 Dangers of Theistic Evolution 10 Dangers of Theistic Evolution- Arguments against theistic evolution based on the Bible and the nature of God. Refuting Compromise Refuting Compromise- A review of this book by Dr. Jonathan Sarfati that argues against the progressive creation view of Dr. Hugh Ross. Progressive Creation and Biblical Revelation Progressive Creation and Biblical Revelation- A critique of progressive creation from a Biblical point of view. A Report on the Progressive Creationist Book by Hugh Ross A Report on the Progressive Creationist Book by Hugh Ross- A four page report from the book by this title, which is critical of Dr. Ross and progressive creation. Gap Theory Gap Theory- The background, position and problems with the Gap theory. The scriptural evidence against the theory and the doctrinal inconsistencies with the theory. Why the Gap Theory Won't Work Why the Gap Theory Won't Work- Dr. Henry Morris argues against the gap theory from a scientific and Biblical point of view. Examination of the Gap Theory Examination of the Gap Theory- After an examination of the biblical evidence, the author believes the gap theory is an inadequate position to hold. The theory is not true to the l… The Seventy Four 'Scholars': Who Does the Jesus Seminar Really Speak For? The Seventy Four 'Scholars': Who Does the Jesus Seminar Really Speak For?- Argues that members of the Jesus Seminar misleadingly describe their findings as having scholarly consen… The Gospel According to the Jesus Seminar The Gospel According to the Jesus Seminar- Lengthy article by a professor of religious studies. Argues that the Jesus Seminar is too ideologically driven and that it essentially p…