Monthly Archives: December 2011

Transitional Fossils: Archaeopteryx, Dinosaur-Bird Evolution and Creationism

Transitional Fossils: Archaeopteryx, Dinosaur-Bird Evolution and Creationism Charles Darwin predicted that the fossil record would revealtransitional fossils, showing intermediate features between the different types if animals.  If everything evolved from ‘lower’ orders, then we should indeed find fossils that show … Continue reading

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The First Americans and the Extinction of the Mammoths (and other Megafauna)

The First Americans and the Extinction of the Mammoths  (and other Megafauna) The end of the Pleistocene marks the end of the last ice age and is accompanied by the extinction of several large fauna. Perhaps the most noticeable of these … Continue reading

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Evolution Facts: The Cambrian Explosion & Fossil Record

A common but inaccurate  portrayal of Creation ‘scientists’ appears to be that of a group of ignorant hillbillies who are taken serious by no one.   This leaves many people wondering how any one, in this day and age, can deny the … Continue reading

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Not all Erecti are Equal: Debunking another Straw Man

There are a couple of commonly held misconceptions creationists have used to confuse people regarding the hominid fossil record, and a recent article has been written around these points in order to push anti-evolution propaganda. 1-Homo habilis and Homo erectus … Continue reading

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Suggested Reading: Living with Darwin

So I finally got a copy of Phillip Kitcher’s new book,Living With Darwin: Evolution, Design, and the Future of Faith.  I had been eagerly anticipating this book and not surprisingly, I finished it within 2 days of starting it. Not … Continue reading

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Kirk Cameron on Evolution

In a recent debate on ABC, Kirk Cameron made several false claims regarding evolution which ignore some basics on Paleontology and Taxonomy (2 subjects that are central to an understanding of evolution).  These arguments are typical of the straw man arguments and … Continue reading

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The Fossil Record proves we are African Apes

  History of Man SPECIES TIME PERIOD Ardipithicus ramidus 5 to 4 million years ago Australopithecus anamensis 4.2 to 3.9 million years ago Australopithecus afarensis 4 to 2.7 million years ago Australopithecus africanus (B & C) 3 to 2 million … Continue reading

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Debate with Dr. Jackson: Post-Debate Comments

In 2007, some creationist friends of mine organized a debate between creation scientist Dr. Jackson and myself.  The links below link to specific portions of the debate.  Below this are my post-debate facts. Opening Statements My 1st Rebuttal Dr  Dr … Continue reading

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Debate with Dr Jackson: Q & A on Evolution

1) In your first rebuttal, you made the below statement; “And there is no model for how nostrils could move gradually through the brain, to the back of the head to make the whale blowhole. Think about it.” Which whale(s) does … Continue reading

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Debate with Dr. Jackson: Questions from both sides

Evolution is a fact asked: 1-In your first rebuttal, you made the below statement; “And there is no model for how nostrils could move gradually through the brain, to the back of the head to make the whale blowhole. Think … Continue reading

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