Akin For The Truth

  The theory of evolution states within its doctrine that vertebrates evolved from more primitive invertebrates after millions of years. 

  We have been looking at the testimony of fossils in general and today we'll look more at the the Archaeopteryx.

  Let's talk now about the supposed transition from reptiles to birds, which creationists see no evidence for in fossils.

Evolutionists who also study paleontology or sedimentary geology sometimes put forth arguments against the world-wide flood spoken of in Scripture being the source of most of the fossils we find.

We continue today by introducing the testimony of the fossils as we take a closer look at the various types that have been found. 

  Opposing statements are sometimes made from two different camps using the same data - such as when interpreting the data provided by fossils. 

What we all thought took thousands, or millions of years, we saw happen in days, weeks and months at Mt.St. Helens!        

Today we'll talk about the kinds of bias often used by scientists today.

Continuing from our last discussion, I would like to briefly describe another research experience: the study of the reliability of Scripture.

Today we'll talk about 3 more kinds of baloney: straw man, fake terms, and broad or shifting definitions.

  The reliability of the New Testament documents is a crucial point to be able to verify, so I decided to tested it's authenticity by research.

Today we'll look a few varieties of "baloney" we should learn to detect: selective use of evidence, inappropriate appeals to authority, and ad hominem.

  Last time I began presenting some testimonies by experts and researchers in various fields, all of which demonstrate that, no matter from what perspective you come, the Scriptures shine.

  If any of you are searching for a successful marriage between philosophy and theology, let me recommend a book that every Christian today should study: Mere Christianity, by CS Lewis.

  For some time now our discussion has been about research, the motivations, tools, and resources. Today I would like to put some ”flesh on the bone”, if you will, giving some personal examples.

  The same argument presented by Charles Sanders Peirce, that the universe presents the reality of God, was reiterated by Paul in Romans.

  In this episode, I continue a listing of references I can personally recommend for research in specific areas.

  Early 20th century philosopher, Charles Sanders Peirce, is the recognized father of pragmatism. Today we'll look at excerpts from his piece, "A Neglected Argument for the Reality of God."

We've so far identified the Bible, approved commentaries and study guides as key written research tools. Here are a few more research tools I use. 

  Having previously introduced the importance and motives for research, we are now able to talk practically about some tools that have been valuable for research.