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Book ChapterCollective PortraitSept. 29, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
All the scriptural geologists in the early 19th century believed that Genesis 1–11 provided a divinely inspired and historically accurate account of the origin and early history of the world.
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Book ChapterWilliam Rhind (1797–1874)Sept. 15, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Though virtually unknown in discussions of the scriptural geologists, William Rhind’s geological qualifications enabled him to debate the issues of his day.
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Sept. 7, 2011 from Answers Magazine
When people look at your life, who has the preeminence?
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Book ChapterGeorge Young (1777–1848)Sept. 1, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Young had an obvious love for the study of geology and saw it not as a threat, but as an aid to faith.
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Book ChapterJohn Murray (1786–1851)Aug. 25, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
John has been completely overlooked by historians, and his works related to the Genesis-geology debate were largely ignored by contemporary old-earth proponents.
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Book ChapterGeorge Fairholme (1789–1846)Aug. 18, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Fairholme did not discuss at length his view of the Bible. But clearly he held to the traditional Christian view of the inspiration, infallibility, and inerrancy of Scripture.
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Book ChapterAndrew Ure (1778–1857)Aug. 11, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Ure wrote his book for the expressed purpose of promoting the study of geology, that “magnificent field of knowledge.”
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Book ChapterGeorge Bugg (1769–1851)Aug. 4, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Bugg held to the dominant view of evangelicals and high churchmen regarding the infallibility of the Scriptures, not just in matters of religion and morality, but also of history.
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Aug. 3, 2011 from Answers Magazine
When children grow up around violence, they need to see that this is not the way it's supposed to be. This isn't normal.
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Book ChapterGranville Penn (1761–1844)July 28, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Penn made no claim to be a geologist, but he was well read in the geological literature of his day.
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Book ChapterAssessing Geological CompetenceJuly 21, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Before we can ascertain the level of geological ignorance or acumen of any of the scriptural geologists, we must define what constituted a competent geologist in the early 19th century.
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Book ChapterBiblical InterpretationJuly 14, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
To assess properly the debate that the scriptural geologists were involved in, one needs also to understand the views of Scripture held by evangelicals and high churchmen.
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Book ChapterThe Early 19th Century Social and Religious MilieuJuly 7, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Two revolutions had a significant effect on life in Britain and the wider Western world in the 18th and early 19th centuries.
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July 6, 2011 from Answers Magazine
Why do so many scientists and intellectuals say “There is no God?”
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Magazine Department ArticleWas Child Sacrifice Condoned in the OT?July 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine
Interpreting Scriptures is not a free-for-all. We must always strive to interpret the words as God intended.
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Book ChapterReinterpretations of GenesisJune 30, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
In a sermon to his church in 1804, the gap theory began to be propounded by the young pastor, Reverend Thomas Chalmers.
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Book ChapterHistorical Developments in Geology, Paleontology, and CosmologyJune 23, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
The fundamental features of geological study, namely, field work, collection, and theory construction, were not developed until the 16th to 18th centuries.
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Book ChapterIntroductionJune 9, 2011 from The Great Turning Point
Many people in the church today think that “young-earth” creationism is a fairly recent invention, popularized by fundamentalist Christians in the mid-20th century. Is this view correct?
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June 1, 2011 from Answers Magazine
If God finished creating on Day Six, why did so many varieties of animals and plants appear after Creation Week?
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May 25, 2011 from Answers Magazine
How long does it take light to reach the earth? “Instantly!” declares a new creationist theory.
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Feedback ArticleClarifications Regarding Stewarding American Black BearsApril 20, 2011 from Feedback
In response to some feedback regarding a recent Answer in Depth article, Tom Hennigan takes the occasion to clarify some points.
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March 30, 2011 from Answers Magazine
Many people assume that rocks are dated at “millions of years” based on radiocarbon (carbon-14) dating. But that’s not the case.
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March 16, 2011 from Answers Magazine
Interpreted in a biblical framework, radiometric dating methods help us better understand the earth's history since creation six thousand years ago.
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Jan. 12, 2011 from Answers Magazine
The index finger is capable of assuming at least 10 billion different positions with complete control.
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