Dr. John C. Sanford, well-known scientist, Associate Professor of at Cornell University, plant geneticist, and inventor of the “gene gun”, recently gave a talk at Loma Linda University (as part of Dr. Paul Giem’s Creation lecture series) on “Genomic Entropy” or the inevitable genetic deterioration and eventual extinction of humans within a relatively short period…
By Sean Pitman The Collegian, the school paper for Walla Walla University, just published an entire spread on the topic of evolution vs. creation with authors (primarily students) from multiple departments contributing. An interesting survey was also published primarily reflecting the beliefs of WWU students on the topic of origins (a smaller percentage of faculty,…
A letter of alarm from Eugenie C. Scott, Executive Director for the National Center for Science Education: Believe it or not, the teaching of evolution is under attack. Here we are, eight-six years after the Scopes Trial, in which a Tennessee teacher was convicted for teaching evolution, contrary to state law… Read More (links to…
According to a recent Spectrum article, the court case involving three La Sierra University employees who have filed suit for wrongful termination (Dr. James Beach, Dr. Gary Bradley, and Dr. Jeffry Kaatz) will proceed to trial. In the final analysis, Judge Taylor sided with the defendants’ claim that the plaintiffs did not sufficiently demonstrate the…
For those who may be interested, Dr. Sean Pitman recently gave a provocative presentation at Loma Linda University (linked below) as part of Dr. Paul Giem’s Second Look Seminars – a series of presentations on origins.  Dr. Pitman’s topic was: Intelligent Design: Science or Religion? The talk was based on a review of Judge John…