Answers Research Journal
2013 Volume 6
Cutting-edge creation research. Free. Answers Research Journal (ARJ) is a professional, peer-reviewed technical journal for the publication of interdisciplinary scientific and other relevant research from the perspective of the recent Creation and the global Flood within a biblical framework.
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Technical Research PaperIs There a Dominion Mandate?Jan. 9, 2013, pp. 1–16
The dominion mandate is not named nor defined in Scripture, and so offering a deeper definition, which everyone can agree on, is not possible. However, it is possible to locate where the idea is found
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Technical Research PaperAn Initial Estimate Toward Identifying and Numbering Amphibian Kinds within the Orders Caudata and GymnophionaJan. 23, 2013, pp. 17–34
An initial attempt to count and identify biblical kinds in amphibian orders Caudata and Gymnophiona were estimated using current information and several key assumptions and guidelines.
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Technical Research PaperA Further Examination of the Gospel in the StarsFeb. 6, 2013, pp. 35–62
While well intended, the gospel in the stars is fraught with problems, and Christians are discouraged from using it.
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Technical Research PaperComprehensive Analysis of Chimpanzee and Human Chromosomes Reveals Average DNA Similarity of 70%Feb. 20, 2013, pp. 63–69
A common evolutionary claim is that the DNA of chimpanzees and humans are nearly identical. Modern DNA research is showing much higher levels of discontinuity.
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Technical Research PaperGerman and American Eugenics in the Pre-World War 1 EraMarch 6, 2013, pp. 71–77
Before the traumatic devastation of the Nazi genocides, eugenics theory was widely accepted by both German and American scientists, especially in the pre-World War 1 era.
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Technical Research PaperEvangelical Commentaries on the Days of Creation in Genesis OneMarch 20, 2013, pp. 79–98
This paper will evaluate and critique six commentaries and the reasons they give for not taking the days of creation literally.
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Technical Research PaperDid Death of any Kind Exist Before the Fall?April 3, 2013, pp. 99–116
Death, whether animal or human, physical or spiritual, is a consequence of man’s disobedience towards his Creator and an intrusion into His “very good” creation.
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Technical Research PaperA Response to Peter Enns’s Attack on Biblical CreationismApril 17, 2013, pp. 117–135
This paper overviews the recent work of Peter Enns, The Evolution of Adam.
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Technical Research PaperIs There a Dominion Mandate? Discussion: A Response to Darek IsaacsMay 1, 2013, p. 137
Thomas D. Hennigan responds to Darek Isaacs’ paper, “Is There a Dominion Mandate?”
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Technical Research PaperIs There a Dominion Mandate? Discussion: In Defense of Human DominionMay 1, 2013, pp. 139–143
Andrew S. Kulikovsky responds to Darek Isaacs’ paper, Is There a Dominion Mandate?
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Technical Research PaperIs There a Dominion Mandate? Discussion: The Dominion Mandate: Yesterday, Today, and ForeverMay 1, 2013, pp. 145–155
Joel McDurmon responds to Darek Isaacs’ paper, Is There a Dominion Mandate?
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Technical Research PaperIs There a Dominion Mandate? Reply: A Response to Hennigan, Kulikovsky, and McDurmonMay 1, 2013, pp. 157–177
Darek Isaacs responds to the challenges to his paper, “Is there a dominion mandate?”
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Technical Research PaperAn Analysis of the Dodwell HypothesisMay 15, 2013, pp. 179–191
Danny R. Faulkner, AiG–U.S., examines the Dodwell hypothesis, that the earth underwent a catastrophic impact in 2345 BC that altered its axial tilt and then gradually recovered by about 1850.
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Technical Research PaperBibliography of Creationist AstronomyMay 22, 2013, p. 193
This is an introduction to, and announcement of, a new compilation of articles, papers and letters to the editor on creationist astronomy which has been placed on this journal’s website.
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Technical Research PaperThe Importance of an Historical AdamMay 29, 2013, pp. 195–209
In secular culture it is common to view the biblical history of Adam as a story, myth, or a parable but this is now also becoming the standard interpretation for many within the evangelical community.
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Technical Research PaperAstronomical Distance Determination Methods and the Light Travel Time ProblemJune 12, 2013, pp. 211–229
Some recent creationists have attempted to address the light travel time problem indirectly with an implied appeal to a small universe.
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Technical Research PaperStone Tools from the Early Tertiary in Europe—A Contradiction to Any Evolutionary Theory About the Origin of Man and to Long Geological Periods of TimeJune 26, 2013, pp. 231–264
Approximately between 1860 and 1930, in some cases even later, there was a discussion about flint findings from Paleocene to Pliocene strata which were similar to tools.
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Technical Research PaperThe Dwarfs are for the Dwarfs: Stanley Fish, The Pragmatic PresuppositionalistJuly 10, 2013, pp. 265–278
Literary theorist and prominent public intellectual Stanley Fish is a self-described “antifoundationalist”—someone who believes that truth is relative to one’s “interpretive community.”
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Technical Research PaperA Proposal for a New Solution to the Light Travel Time ProblemJuly 24, 2013, pp. 279–284
Danny R. Faulkner, AiG–U.S., lays groundwork for the beginning of a new solution to the light travel time problem.
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Technical Research PaperDoes Natural Selection Exist?Aug. 7, 2013, pp. 285–292
How did the modern diversity of life arise from the created kinds of Genesis 1 and from the kinds taken on board the Ark? Did natural selection play a role?
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Technical Research PaperThe Human Beta-Globin Pseudogene Is Non-Variable and FunctionalAug. 21, 2013, pp. 293–301
The HBBP1 gene appears to be a highly functional and cleverly integrated feature of the human genome that is intolerant of mutation.
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Technical Research PaperAn Evaluation of Plasma AstronomySept. 4, 2013, pp. 303–320
Dr. Faulkner examines the claims of one proponent of plasma astronomy, Donald Scott.
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Technical Research PaperChimeras, Cybrids, and Hybrids: A Christian’s Observations and Critique of Some Aspects of the Controversy Involving the Mixing of Human and Animal Materials for Scientific ResearchSept. 18, 2013, pp. 321–333
On July 22, 2011, some readers of the Daily Mail UK were stunned by news that “Scientists have created more than 150 human-animal embryos in British laboratories.”
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Technical Research PaperAn Initial Estimate toward Identifying and Numbering the Frog Kinds on the Ark: Order AnuraOct. 2, 2013, pp. 335–365
It is estimated that 140 extant Anuran kinds were brought on the Ark.
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Technical Research PaperAlleged Human Chromosome 2 “Fusion Site” Encodes an Active DNA Binding Domain Inside a Complex and Highly Expressed Gene—Negating FusionOct. 16, 2013, pp. 367–375
A major argument supposedly supporting human evolution from a common ancestor with chimpanzees is the “chromosome 2 fusion model.”
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Technical Research PaperJesus, Scripture and Error: An Implication of Theistic EvolutionOct. 30, 2013, pp. 377–389
The very teachings of Jesus are being attacked by those who state that, because of His human nature, there is error in some of His teaching regarding earthly things such as creation.
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Technical Research PaperThoughts on the Goodness of Creation: In What Sense was Creation “Perfect”?Nov. 13, 2013, pp. 391–397
This paper contends that there is no real biblical evidence to suggest that the second law was inoperable prior to the curse.
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Technical Research PaperThe Second Law of Thermodynamics and the CurseNov. 13, 2013, pp. 399–407
Many recent creationists believe that the second law of thermodynamics came into being as a result of the Fall or the curse. I argue that this is not supported by Scripture nor science.
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Technical Research PaperAn Initial Estimate of Avian Ark KindsNov. 27, 2013, pp. 409–466
This paper will focus on identifying extant bird kinds.
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Technical Research PaperRecent, Functionally Diverse Origin for Mitochondrial Genes from ~2700 Metazoan SpeciesDec. 11, 2013, pp. 467–501
The young-earth creation model currently lacks a robust explanation for molecular diversity.
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