2019 Volume 14

Answers in Depth (AiD) explores the biblical worldview in addressing modern scientific research, history, current events, popular media, theology, and much more. AiD provides Christians with powerful apologetic answers, careful critiques, and close examinations of the world around them.

Contents

• In-Depth Article

  Hoatzin Bird: Evidence Against Evolutionary Ideas

  

  Jan. 18, 2019

  The hoatzin is a very unique bird, a conglomeration of traits typical of birds, reptiles, and mammals. Its most unique features are distinctly un-birdlike.

• In-Depth Article

  Did Noah Bring Seven or Fourteen Clean Animals onto the Ark?

  

  Feb. 1, 2019, pp. 195–201

  How many of each kind of animal were on the Ark? Look at just about any popular depiction of Noah’s Ark and you’ll likely get the wrong impression.

• Technical In-Depth Article

  Is Plant Polyploidy a Viable Mechanism for Evolution?

  

  Feb. 8, 2019

  Since an increase of information is needed for molecules-to-man evolution, evolutionists postulate polyploidy as a means for this.

• Technical In-Depth Article

  Animal Polyploidy: A Mechanism for Evolution?

  

  Feb. 21, 2019

  Animal polyploidy does exist, though it appears to be far less common than it is in plants. As in plants, polyploidy arises as a reproductive mistake.

• In-Depth Article

  Examining Supposed Creation Passages in Genesis

  

  Feb. 27, 2019

  Hugh Ross contends that “creation passages” in Genesis teach that the age of the universe is on the order of billions of years.

• In-Depth Article

  Examining Supposed Creation Passages in Exodus to Job

  

  March 6, 2019

  Hugh Ross contends that “creation passages” in Exodus through the book of Job also teach that the age of the universe is on the order of billions of years.

• In-Depth Article

  Examining Supposed Creation Passages in the Psalms

  

  March 15, 2019

  Hugh Ross contends that “creation passages” in the Psalms also teach that the age of the universe is on the order of billions of years.

• In-Depth Article

  Examining Supposed Creation Passages in Proverbs to Isaiah

  

  March 19, 2019

  Hugh Ross contends that “creation passages” in Proverbs through Isaiah also teach that the age of the universe is on the order of billions of years.

• In-Depth Article

  Examining Supposed Creation Passages in Jeremiah to Zechariah

  

  March 27, 2019

  Hugh Ross contends that “creation passages” in Jeremiah through Zechariah also teach that the age of the universe is on the order of billions of years.

• In-Depth Article

  How Could All the Animals Fit on the Ark?

  

  April 2, 2019

  The estimated numbers, sizes, and types of ark animals impact nearly every aspect of the vessel’s interior operations.

• In-Depth Article

  Examining Supposed Creation Passages in Matthew to 2 Corinthians

  

  April 5, 2019

  Hugh Ross contends that “creation passages” in Matthew through 2 Corinthians also teach that the age of the universe is on the order of billions of years.

• In-Depth Article

  Examining Supposed Creation Passages in Ephesians to Revelation

  

  April 10, 2019

  Hugh Ross contends that “creation passages” in Ephesians through Revelation also teach that the age of the universe is on the order of billions of years.

• In-Depth Article

  Jacob’s Odd “Breeding Program” of Genesis 30

  

  April 26, 2019

  Does Jacob’s “peeled bark” practice have any bearing on how sheep and goats breed? Did God instruct Jacob in this practice?

• In-Depth Article

  “Lousy” Pigeon Professors

  

  May 3, 2019

  A study looked at the colors of lice on the feathers of numerous varieties of pigeons. According to the authors, the research was proof of evolution. Is it so?

• In-Depth Article

  Bitter Butterfly

  

  May 4, 2019

  The viceroy is a colorful butterfly that is known to mimic other species. But it is not just a tasty option that looks like the unpalatable models it mimics.

• In-Depth Article

  Denisovan Fossil Found in Tibet

  

  May 17, 2019

  The first Denisovan fossil outside Siberia has been found. What are Christians to think of this mysterious people group?

• In-Depth Article

  Helium Hydride: The First Molecule?

  

  May 22, 2019

  Astronomers have thought that the conditions in planetary nebulae might be conducive to production of helium hydride.

• In-Depth Article

  The Genesis of the “Brain-Eating” Amoeba

  

  June 19, 2019

  The Creator made all creatures, including amoebas, with variation and plasticity in their genome for global differences of climate, terrain, and environment.

• Technical In-Depth Article

  Honey Bee Medicine

  

  June 26, 2019

  It was recently discovered that double-stranded microRNA (miRNAs) fed to honey bees conferred resistance to certain viral diseases that they were exposed to.

• Technical In-Depth Article

  Evolved to Feel No Pain?

  

  July 12, 2019

  Researchers studying mole-rats and the East African root rat discovered that several had pain insensitivity to different irritants (referred to as “algogens”).

• In-Depth Article

  Life Is in the Blood

  

  Aug. 2, 2019

  Blood reveals much about the majesty of our Creator and Master Craftsman, irreducible complexity, and the health or disease state of the human body.

• In-Depth Article

  Light Before the Sun

  

  Aug. 10, 2019

  One of the most frequently-asked questions we receive is about Genesis 1:3–3 and specifically, “What was the light source on days 1-3 if not the sun?”

• In-Depth Article

  Origin of Life Problems for Naturalists

  

  Aug. 21, 2019

  The origin of life is a complicated biological problem for those who deny God’s existence. It is such an issue that many naturalists refuse even to discuss it.

• In-Depth Article

  Floating Log Rafts

  

  Aug. 31, 2019, p. 39

  The biogeographic importance of log and vegetation mats is slowly gaining popularity, even in the mainstream scientific community.

• Plant Communication: How Plants Learned to Talk

  

  Oct. 8, 2019

  Since plants are unable to simply get up and walk, or even shout when in danger, we often think of plants as passive.

• In-Depth Article

  Plant Communication: Into the Roots

  

  Nov. 5, 2019

  Plants communicate in many ways. This article discusses some of the documented “under-the-table” communications.

• In-Depth Article

  Parasitic Plants

  

  Nov. 22, 2019

  In light of a perfect pre-fall creation, parasitic plants may appear to be a thorny issue for a biblical worldview. But, digging deeper reveals a more biblical understanding.

• In-Depth Article

  How Old Is the Solar System?

  

  Dec. 3, 2019

  Dr. Faulkner examined 25 of the most popular models for the age of the solar system: some need to be discarded, others updated, and others refined.