How Could a Loving God ... ? | Answers in Genesis When we accept Genesis as it was meant to be taken—as literal history—then we understand that death, disease, and violence are intrusions into this world.
God and the Australian Floods | Answers in Genesis Tragedies beyond description have hit Queensland. The question often comes up at this point: Where is God in the midst of all this loss of life and property?
The God Problem? | Answers in Genesis Apparently, the author of God’s Problem never took seriously Genesis’s account of the origin of death and suffering.
how-could-a-loving-god-introduction/1 page
How Could a Loving God: Introduction | Answers in Genesis Underneath these questions was a deeper question still, and it was a question that demanded an answer: Why would a loving God allow, or even cause, such pain, decay, and death?
When God’s Plan Hurts | Answers in Genesis Through Barbara Edwards’ painful struggle with rheumatoid arthritis, she and her husband Brian developed a deep relationship with, and an everlasting hope in, their God and Savior.
news-anchor-searches-for-god/1 page
News Anchor Searches for God | Answers in Genesis John Humphrys is a household name in the UK. He is one of the principal anchors of BBC Radio 4's Today Programme, which broadcasts every morning of the week except Sunday.
how-could-a-loving-god-allow-it/1 page
How Could a Loving God Allow It? | Answers in Genesis The tremendous loss of life and property caused by the December 26, 2004 tsunami prompted many people to re-ask the question: how could a loving God allow it?
Of Creation in General | Answers in Genesis Baptist theologian Dr. John Gill had an essential grasp on how the creation account is extremely important to Christianity in the 1700s. It still is.
the-root-of-the-problem/1 page
The Root of the Problem | Answers in Genesis The reason that people do not want to accept creation is that it means there is a Creator who sets the rules. Thus, no person can write his own rules.
creation-flood-and-coming-fire/1 page
Creation, Flood, and Coming Fire | Answers in Genesis A message and warning from 2 Peter 3 concerning the rejection in the last days of the belief in God as Creator. This should be a real warning to everyone of the importance of origins.
Attenborough on Genesis | Answers in Genesis A well-known atheist recently claimed that God’s command in Genesis is the root of environmental issues, but this skeptic hasn’t done his homework.
The “Greenness” of God | Answers in Genesis In an effort to link Christianity with the conservation movement, some people portray God as the ‘Original Greenie’ whose chief concern is the preservation of the natural environment.
methods-of-the-creator/1 page
Methods of the Creator | Answers in Genesis Thirty years ago it was my experience as a new Christian on a university campus to begin my study of the relationship between God’s Word, the Bible, and modern scientific concepts of the origin of life.
the-creator/1 page
The Creator | Answers in Genesis I now want to look at the most important aspect of Creation; Who is the Creator? How does the Hebrew language of Genesis describe Him?
The Overflowing Love of God | Answers in Genesis Substantive and enduring love is ultimately rooted in and continually flows from God himself, even from before creation. God eternally existed before the world in intra-trinitarian fellowship in which there is an overflowing of love and delight for each of the other members of the Godhead.
does-god-hear/1 page
Does God Hear? | Answers in Genesis Many churches now place a heavy emphasis on praise and worship music in their services. It’s important to make sure our priorities line up.
Is God Omnipotent? | Answers in Genesis The clear, biblical answer is yes. Nothing that is possible according to God’s character and purpose is impossible for Him.
It’s a Sign! | Answers in Genesis In God’s Word, we can read of a number of signs (or reminders) that help us never forget the truths of the Bible.
1-gods-character/1 page
1. God’s Character | Answers in Genesis How can we help people believe that the Bible is true? It is by sharing with others the matchless character of the God who ultimately wrote the Bible.
“Shopping for God” | Answers in Genesis Last year, a national newspaper in Australia (The Weekend Australian) ran a series of editorials/letters/interviews concerning God, Christianity, the church, and religion.
what-is-science/1 page [+50 in 50 subfolders]
What Is Science? | Answers in Genesis Observational science is testable and repeatable, whereas historical (origins) science is extrapolation of current rates and processes back into the past.
What Is Science? | Answers in Genesis Science: Knowledge that is testable, repeatable, observable, and falsifiable - originally developed by men who assumed God created an orderly universe.
do-creationists-reject-science/1 page
Do Creationists Reject Science? | Answers in Genesis Anyone familiar with the creation/evolution debate should know that anti-creationists love to lob the accusation that creationists are “anti-science” or that they “reject science.”
Are We Anti-science? | Answers in Genesis Creationists are often accused of being “anti-science” or of “rejecting science.” But how well does this claim reflect reality? Are we really against science?
science-or-the-bible/1 page
Science or the Bible? | Answers in Genesis Ever heard one of these claims? Perhaps you’ve even said one yourself. We’ve heard them all—but they’re all false, or at least they imply a falsehood.
Galileo & Creation in Early Modern Science | Answers in Genesis The controversies regarding the early chapters of Genesis and the geological discoveries and theories were part of a complex movement of thought which pulsed through the educated minds of Europeans.
historical-science-useful/1 page
Is Historical Science Useful? | Answers in Genesis The differences between empirical and historical science, how predictions can be helpful in the sciences, and how worldview affects our perspective about the past.
A Response to “Talking Science as Christians” | Answers in Genesis On June 5, 2018, a self-described Christian and professor of chemistry published a provocative blog post titled “Talking Science as Christians.” The author, “RJS,” under the guise of offering advice from a career in science, took young-earth creation (YEC) to task and sharply rebuked it.
feedback-you-can-question-science/1 page
Feedback: “You Can Question Science” | Answers in Genesis Many evolutionists believe creationists ignore or have a low view of science. Of course, those familiar with science know scientists try to disprove, not prove, their hypothesis. And future evidence can overturn what was already believed to be established science. So, of course, scientific findings can be questioned.
first-usage-origins-vs-operational-science/1 page
First Usage of Origins vs. Operational Science | Answers in Genesis Did YECs invent the terms origin science or historical science, and if so did we invent these terms just to discredit evolution? Do we deny that we can know anything about the past because we weren’t there to observe it, or that any event in the past is unknowable?
Conflict Between the Classrooms | Answers in Genesis Most people think that the battle over creation and evolution is being fought between “science” and “religion.” But there are two problems with this thinking.
Two Kinds of Science? | Answers in Genesis We are often told that “evolution is science.” But what is meant by “science” makes all the difference in understanding the origins debate.
De-Nyeing Science | Answers in Genesis The latest message of Bill Nye, “the Science Guy,” is that creation is dangerous and evolution the basis for modern science. Does he truly understand science?
selling-science-to-the-public/1 page
Selling Science to the Public | Answers in Genesis In a recent swath of articles and letters, evolutionists have been examining how they frame “science” to the public—though ignoring their own presuppostions.
cost-of-skepticism/1 page
The Cost of Skepticism? | Answers in Genesis “Questioning theories is usually a healthy pursuit”—except when life and death are concerned, or when the “theory” in question is evolution.
does-science-need-god/1 page
Does Science Need God? | Answers in Genesis Could science operate if the biblical God didn’t exist? Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., shows why even atheist scientists unwittingly depend upon a God they don’t believe in.
Elaine Ecklund's Survey of Scientists | Answers in Genesis In June we discussed the work of Rice University sociologist Elaine Ecklund, whose survey of scientists revealed that, among other things, “the academy seems to have a ‘strong culture’ that suppresses discussion about religion in many areas.” Ecklund now weighs in on the topic in a USA Today opinion piece.
dinosaur-doubts-down-under/1 page
Dinosaur Doubts Down Under | Answers in Genesis An Australian national survey reveals that one in three Australians believes humans and dinosaurs coexisted and thus were not separated by millions of years.
Scare tactics | Answers in Genesis The National Center for Science Education (NCSE) headed by Dr. Eugenie Scott has started a campaign to try to discourage parents from bringing their children to the Creation Museum.
pseudoscience-more-or-less/1 page
Pseudoscience: More or Less? | Answers in Genesis A recent study by Jon D. Miller of Michigan State University reveals interesting developments in the U.S. populace’s familiarity with science and beliefs about alleged “pseudoscience.”
Answers or Ignorance? | Answers in Genesis Sadly, many people confuse science with philosophy and accordingly seem to confuse themselves into thinking that the unrepeated philosophy of evolution is science.
Science ... a reality check | Answers in Genesis Science is not so much concerned with truth as it is with consensus. What counts as "truth" is what scientists can agree to count as truth at any particular moment in time.
Science and the Supernatural | Answers in Genesis It is often said that science must avoid any conclusions which smack of the supernatural. But this seems to me to be both bad logic and bad science.
biology/1 page [+237 in 38 subfolders]
Biology | Answers in Genesis Biology, the study of living things, is a rich science filled with intricacy and complexity that demands the presence of an intelligent Creator God.
fungi/1 page [+8 in 8 subfolders]
Fungi | Answers in Genesis Mushrooms, molds, yeasts, and more—fungi are God-designed organisms that decompose and clean up organic waste.
“Brainless Fungi” Extraordinarily Complex | Answers in Genesis When you think of fungi, you probably don’t automatically think “smart”—especially considering they don’t have brains! But these incredible organisms are indeed “smart,” in the sense that they are designed to do what they do, and what they do, they do well.
Fungal “family tree” identifies problems with evolution | Answers in Genesis This research does little to support molecules-to-man evolution as a theory of origins. Since this type of research is historical in nature, the conclusions made by the authors are their guesses given their naturalistic worldview.
splashing-success/1 page
Splashing Success | Answers in Genesis They are fungi, but you wouldn’t know it. They are only a few millimetres high, but contained within these minute hunks of life is a universe of fascination.
Microbiology | Answers in Genesis The fascinating study of microbiology reveals the unbelievable diversity of microscopic organisms—some that even dwell in toxic sea vents and the Dead Sea!
did-god-create-parasites/1 page
Did God Create Parasites? | Answers in Genesis How did disgusting parasites become part of God’s “very good” creation? By definition, all parasites live at least part of their lives in or on another organism and cause harm. But not all symbiotic relationships are parasitic. And that may hint at an answer to the origin of parasites.
magnificent-motors/1 page
Magnificent Motors | Answers in Genesis What if we could design a super-small, versatile machine that could travel up blood vessels to deliver targeted medical aid?
Friendly Viruses | Answers in Genesis If God’s creation was originally “very good,” wouldn’t we find some good roles that viruses play, even in our fallen world?
DNA´s Hidden Codes | Answers in Genesis The world’s most complex language system is located within every cell of your body. Scientists are now discovering that our DNA really does have hidden codes that have a practical function and purpose in our cells. Hidden codes pose a real problem for evolution.
The Genesis of the “Brain-Eating” Amoeba | Answers in Genesis The Creator made all creatures, including amoebas, with variation and plasticity in their genome for global differences of climate, terrain, and environment. Naegleria fowleri is a global amoeba pathogen that is the causative agent of primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM), thus termed “brain-eating.”
life-is-in-the-blood/1 page
Life Is in the Blood | Answers in Genesis Knowledge of the blood and circulatory system gives us insight into spiritual, biological, and clinical applications. Blood reveals much about the majesty of our Creator and Master Craftsman, irreducible complexity, and the health or disease state of the human body.
Serratia marcescens, the “Flame” Strain: The Genesis of a New Variant | Answers in Genesis This article explains the mysterious origin of a new strain of Serratia marcescens, which can naturally produce prolific flame-red pigment, that produces prodigiosin up to 40°C without any enrichment to media. S. marcescens is a wonderful example of intelligent design commonly seen in the microbial world.
coliform-kind-e-coli-and-its-cousins/1 page
The Coliform Kind: E. coli and Its “Cousins” | Answers in Genesis Even though some intestinal bacteria strains are pathogenic and even deadly, most coliforms strains still show evidence of being one of God’s “very good” creations. In fact, bacteria serve an intrinsic role in the colon of the human body.
noahs-ark-on-a-microscopic-scale/1 page
Noah’s Ark on a Microscopic Scale | Answers in Genesis References to Noah’s Ark abound in the culture and even have been used to describe recent efforts to store strains of microbes (instead of animals). Here, I consider the ramifications of what it means to have an ark of microbes, whether it is biblical, and how to move forward.
creating-order-disorder/1 page
Creating Order from Disorder? | Answers in Genesis It has been commonly assumed that mutations associated with genetic diseases and cancers occur because they disrupted otherwise ordered proteins. But in recent years scientists have uncovered many proteins that have no ordered structure to begin with.
Celebrate Your Inner Virus | Answers in Genesis Viruses are amazingly complex and beautiful machines. They exhibit all the hallmarks of being designed, though we often fail to recognize them as such.
Where Did Ebola Come From? | Answers in Genesis Ebola is a virus with a high mortality rate. The outbreak in West Africa has killed thousands. Where is God amid all this death, disease, pain, and suffering?
Serratia marcescens: The Miracle Bacillus | Answers in Genesis The objectives of this article are to explain the mysterious appearance of crimson-colored bacteria on food and communion bread/wafers, over the centuries, as well as to describe the biological basis
Microbiota | Answers in Genesis Through complex biochemical interactions, there is actual communication between the gut lining and the microbiota to establish a healthy equilibrium. Communication that reflects the Creator.
laminin-and-the-cross/1 page
Laminin & The Cross | Answers in Genesis Much has been made of laminin having a cross shape. But should we look for such “signs” to prove the accuracy of God’s Word?
Were Retroviruses Created Good? | Answers in Genesis Rather than being added on during evolution by accident, some endogenous retroviruses must have been incorporated into the initial design of eukaryotic life.
Disinfectants Train Microbes | Answers in Genesis We’ve responded to the claim that antibiotics cause microbes to “evolve” resistance. Is the idea that disinfectants “train” microbes to become resistant any different?
The Matrix—Life's Support System | Answers in Genesis The Creator filled the earth with all the chemicals that living things could ever need. Bacteria play a special role in converting them into forms we can use.
Poisoned Thinking | Answers in Genesis Scientists have shown that some bacteria can substitute arsenic in place of phosphorus in their DNA and other molecules.
chapter-one-microbes-by-design/1 page
Microbes by Design | Answers in Genesis This book will describe designed structures and purposeful functions in microorganisms, explain the origin of disease, and showcase Bible-believing scientists.
Water Bear Wonders | Answers in Genesis “Cute” may not be the best word to describe water bears. But once you learn more about them, words like “indestructible,” “one of a kind,” and “unbelievable” jump to mind!
Rip van Microbe | Answers in Genesis After tens of thousands of years trapped in ice, an ancient species “wakes up.” Is it science news or the plot of a low-budget movie?
simple-is-as-simple-does/1 page
Simple is as Simple Does | Answers in Genesis It could be “the most thorough study ever of a single organism,” and what is the unsurprising conclusion? “[E]ven the simplest creatures are more complex than scientists suspected,” reports Wired’s Brandon Keim.
It's all in the way we see things | Answers in Genesis Those who study biology may not believe in evolution, but they cannot find a way to say this or put it into practice since everything they read or think is done in evolutionary terms.
God’s Micro World | Answers in Genesis Microscopes are marvellous modern-day tools. You may not own one yourself, but they are used daily for many processes to help you live better.
salty-saga/1 page
Salty Saga | Answers in Genesis In October 2000, researchers led by Professor Russell Vreeland from Pennsylvania’s West Chester University claimed to have revived bacteria which had lain dormant, trapped within salt crystals s
Microscopic Clutch Aids In Flagellum Mobility | Answers in Genesis Tiny bacteria-bound flagella have a clutch-controlled microscopic motor much like that of ordinary automobiles, according to research conducted at Indiana University–Bloomington and Harvard University.
evo-devo-devolves/1 page
“Evo-devo” | Answers in Genesis Although Ernst Haeckel’s dishonest drawings of embryos, purported proofs of evolution, have long since been uncovered as frauds, the use of embryos in support of evolutionary theory continues to this day.
the-amazing-motorized-germ/1 page
The Amazing Motorized Germ | Answers in Genesis What do your skin, a compost pile and Lake Superior all have in common? Each of them is home to an abundance of microscopic germs, properly called bacteria.
Disease | Answers in Genesis Disease, an enemy in a once-perfect creation, does not provide evidence of evolution but rather shows the destructive and often deadly effects of sin.
quick-takes/1 page
Quick Takes | Answers in Genesis Zika, spread by mosquitoes,
can severely damage unborn
babies’ nervous systems and
cause them to be born with
tiny heads (microcephaly).
why-new-diseases/1 page
Why New Diseases Keep Popping Up | Answers in Genesis Why would a good Creator allow these new diseases? Why do new diseases keep popping up? Mutation and displacement of original types of microbes account for many new diseases; however, the answer is more complex than just these two factors.
The First Book of Public Hygiene | Answers in Genesis The nuns at the Yambuku mission hospital were using five unsterilized needles to give injections to hundreds of people each day. Epidemiologists have concluded that this caused the outbreak.
Grandpa Cancer | Answers in Genesis Cancer reminds us of brokenness, suffering, and mortality traceable to Adam’s sin. But evolutionists propose that cancer may be our ancestor!
bird-flu/1 page
Bird Flu | Answers in Genesis Is the bird flu evolving? The bird flu is changing, but not in the Darwinian sense that it will become something other than an influenza virus.
williams-syndrome-and-the-gospel/1 page
Williams Syndrome and the Gospel | Answers in Genesis When our oldest son was diagnosed with Williams syndrome—a rare genetic disorder that causes cognitive and physical disabilities—my husband and I found ourselves in a whole new world.
AIDS—No End in Sight | Answers in Genesis Last year marked the 25th anniversary of the discovery of HIV/AIDS. The deadly pandemic virus has been responsible for more than 25 million deaths.
Pandemic Panic? | Answers in Genesis Governments and industries are attempting to educate the public with a basic understanding of the bird flu virus and precautionary measures to take against it.
Plants | Answers in Genesis Plants grow in nearly every environment and come in an amazing variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and types. These “solar machines” are marvels of design.
not-just-pretty-face/1 page
Flowers—Not Just a Pretty Face | Answers in Genesis The Creator is practical and hardworking. He made the heavens and earth, and he calls his creations to continue that work. Flowers answer this mandate through fulfilling their wonderful underlying purpose—seed making. They’re among the most remarkable structures in nature.
Do Plants and Leaves Die? | Answers in Genesis Do plants and leaves die? What is the difference between plants and animals or man? For a biblical answer, we need to look at the phrase nephesh chayyah.
plant-rights/1 page
Plant Rights | Answers in Genesis In 2008, Ecuador guaranteed constitutional rights to plants, and an attorney in the United States is now planning to file lawsuits to secure plants rights.
Carnivorous Plants: Plants III | Answers in Genesis An overview of carnivorous plants, differing mechanisms in plants, and whether carnivorous plants contradict the “very good” original creation in Genesis.
Is Plant Polyploidy a Viable Mechanism for Evolution? | Answers in Genesis This and the next paper from this author will discuss whether polyploidy is deleterious, give examples of polyploid organisms, and attempt to explain polyploidy in a biblical creation paradigm, while assessing whether it is a viable mechanism for evolution.
how-did-plants-learn-to-communicate/1 page
Plant Communication: How Plants Learned to Talk | Answers in Genesis Plants have an awkward predicament. Since they’re unable to simply get up and walk, or even shout when in danger, we often think of plants as passive receivers of whatever the environment throws at them. However, plants are far from passive.
plant-communication-into-the-roots/1 page
Plant Communication: Into the Roots | Answers in Genesis Plants communicate for a variety of reasons and in many more ways than we have probably discovered. This article discusses some of the documented “under-the-table” communications.
parasitic-plants/1 page
Parasitic Plants | Answers in Genesis 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.
Mystery Plant of the Desert | Answers in Genesis There is no other plant like it because it is so strange that some scientists have classified it as the only member of its species, genus, family, and order.
Origin of Photosynthesis | Answers in Genesis Certainly evolutionsts do not believe that bacteria consciously invented photosynthesis. So, what evolutionary mechanisms might be responsible for bacteria being able to “invent” photosynthesis?
gods-seed-bank/1 page
God's Seed Bank | Answers in Genesis By God’s unique design, the forest is already preparing for the next big catastrophe. From floods, forest fires, and volcanoes to insect swarms, ice storms, and clear-cutting, a devastating variety of environmental disasters threaten forests all over the world.
are-genetically-modified-organisms-wrong/1 page
Are GMOs Ethical? | Answers in Genesis What are genetically modified organisms (GMOs), are GMOs unhealthy, and ultimately how should a Christian should view GMOs in light of the dominion mandate in Genesis 1?
Succulent Splendor | Answers in Genesis Enjoy caring for your own succulents at home—and let their wild varieties remind you of their Designer’s inexhaustible creativity.
Super-Plants | Answers in Genesis Plants capture a little of the sun’s abundant energy and make it available for us. What if we could help them to do it better?
Carnivorous Conundrum | Answers in Genesis Carnivorous plants may seem, at first, to be a puzzling challenge to creationists’ claim that there was no need for death in nature as God designed it.
power-plants/1 page
Power Plants | Answers in Genesis What if we could find an efficient process that extracted a pure source of power—hydrogen gas—directly out of water. Between concerns about global warming, oil shortages, and increasing gasoline prices, what can the general public do? Where can we find an alternative energy source?
The Cranberry and Evolution | Answers in Genesis This small fruit plays a big role in the traditional Thanksgiving holiday dinner in the United States. So should we have given thanks to evolution for the cranberry?
The Miracle Tree | Answers in Genesis Can you imagine a plant that is nutritious, grows rapidly without special care, has medicinal value, and provides chemicals to purify water in remote places?
pitcher-plants-symbiosis/1 page
Pitcher Plants Symbiosis | Answers in Genesis Creationists often respond to challenges that certain animals could not have been vegetarian before the Fall. Only rarely does this topic turn to carnivorous plants, but a new study of pitcher plants may provide support for creationists’ views.
A Hobby That Took Root | Answers in Genesis Ron Dudek's favorite subject is carnivorous plants, which provide endless opportunities to share about the amazing designs in God's creation.
should-christians-love-a-tree/1 page
Should Christians “Love a Tree”? | Answers in Genesis Surely God himself “loves” trees, for his creation displays a vast array of thousands of species—tall, short, winding, flexible, strong—each a testament to the Creator. So is it good to celebrate “Love a Tree Day”? The answer stems from your worldview.
take-time-smell-roses/1 page
Take Time to Smell the Roses | Answers in Genesis As one of the most popular flowers around the globe, roses are often considered the grandest and most beautiful—proved by their expansive presence in history, literature, and the arts. It’s no wonder the whole month of June is dedicated to them.
why-did-god-make-weeds/1 page
Why Did God Make Weeds? | Answers in Genesis Weeds like dandelion are infamous for ravaging lawns, gardens, and driveways everywhere. But could this lowly weed be a blessing in disguise? A closer look reveals God’s very good design even for these ambitious and surprising plants.
Gender-Fluid Tomato: You Read That Right | Answers in Genesis I never thought gender-fluid tomatoes—from Australia no less—would be one of them. But that’s where our culture has ended up—having a discussion about how a strange plant, a species of bush tomato from the Outback, somehow shows that the “sexual binary” is “a fallacy.”
is-origin-of-flowering-plants-mystery/1 page
Is the Origin of Flowering Plants a Mystery? | Answers in Genesis Researchers have announced what they believe to be the oldest flowering plant, a flower with a tree-shaped style and spoon-shaped petals from the early Jurassic, some supposed 174 million years ago. The fossils of this plant were examined with high-powered microscopes which revealed it was an angiosperm.
Study: Photosynthesis Evolved a Billion Years Earlier than Thought | Answers in Genesis According to a recent study, there’s been a minor tweak in the evolutionary story of the early evolution of life. Photosynthesis, the process by which plants, algae, and some microbes produce oxygen, might have evolved a billion years earlier than previously thought, and faster too!
Growing a Venus Flytrap | Answers in Genesis Each year I speak to dozens of adults and children about the wonders of carnivorous plants. What happens if I stick my finger in a Venus flytrap?
gods-little-green-machines/1 page
God’s Little Green Machines | Answers in Genesis God’s little green machines all run on solar power. Long before man discovered how to harness solar power, the Creator had installed miniature ‘solar panels’ in every green leaf.
evolution-of-flowers/1 page
Evolution of Flowers | Answers in Genesis It’s what Charles Darwin called an “abominable mystery” and what ScienceDaily says “scientists have yet to solve”: the origin of flowering plants.
Mini ‘Hand Grenades’ Explode Evolutionary Ideas | Answers in Genesis The unsuspecting visitor to the flat-lying, sandy-stony wastelands of the Mediterranean region would probably take very little notice of a common ‘weed’ with long runners and heart-shaped, serrated leaves.
Penguins: All Dressed Up and Nowhere to Go | Answers in Genesis What makes penguins so unique and the subject of continued scientific research? Reuters recently highlighted the research of Theresa Cole and others on penguins, as they look to obtain a more robust understanding of what makes these birds unique both physically and genetically.
The Origin of Sexual and Asexual Reproduction | Answers in Genesis Life cycles are an interesting thing to study. Organisms are born and produce offspring in so many ways. These differences produce a great deal of variation in what we observe in the world. They also provide a significant challenge to any model of origins that rejects the biblical account, including evolution.
top-biology-news-2018/1 page
Top Biology News of 2018: Year in Review | Answers in Genesis 2018 was a busy year for biology on a number of different fronts. We covered many of these events on Answers News or on our website as we continue to strive to equip the church to answer the various skeptical questions of our day.
Chemistry | Answers in Genesis Chemistry, the study of the elements that make up matter, powerfully demonstrates the complexity of life and the inability of chemicals to produce life.
God’s Gift of Metals: Crafted for Life | Answers in Genesis A study of the roles that metals (both transition metals and alkali and alkaline earth metals) play in life shows that each has been uniquely designed by a wise Creator to carry out specific and complex functions essential for life.
proportionally-perfect-for-life/1 page
Proportionally Perfect for Life: O2, CO2, N2 | Answers in Genesis Nitrogen constitutes the major component (approximately 78%) of our atmosphere, with oxygen following at about 21%, and carbon dioxide at 0.04%. Though carbon dioxide constitutes a minor part of the atmosphere, life, as we know it, could not exist without it.
carbon-gods-building-blocks-for-life/1 page
Carbon: God’s Building Blocks for Life | Answers in Genesis Whereas carbon may be viewed as a LEGO® piece, carbon-based compounds are the whole LEGO® set as the same pieces are used to construct the multitude of life forms from plants to insects to humans each with very different structures and purposes.
Mirror Images and Amino Acids | Answers in Genesis The complexity of life continues to astound even the most skeptical scientist. Dr. Georgia Purdom looks at recent discoveries that reveal God’s handiwork.
space-rock-acid/1 page
Space Rock Acid | Answers in Genesis A meteorite that landed in Canada supposedly holds a clue to the origin of life: record levels of formic acid, a substance rich in carbon.
Proof of Life Evolving in the Universe? | Answers in Genesis Newspapers across the United States carried headlines similar to that of The Cincinnati Post: “Key Ingredients for Life Found in Universe,” with the byline “Chemistry Happens Around Distant Stars.”
environmental-science/1 page [+141 in 34 subfolders]
Environmental Science | Answers in Genesis How should we view climate change, global warming, environmental conservation, and biblical stewardship? Where does the Ice Age fit into biblical history?
climate-change/1 page [+58 in 57 subfolders]
Climate Change | Answers in Genesis Both the media and popular culture are saturated in the hype of global warming and climate change. How should Christians understand this sensitive issue?
Angry Spiders? Blame Climate Change | Answers in Genesis Have you run into any angry spiders lately? Well, you may encounter them in the future thanks to, you guessed it, the villain in many news stories—climate change. And, of course, evolution, as well! Researchers discovered that “angry” spiders in storm-prone areas survived better and reproduced more offspring than tamer spiders.
Global Warming | Answers in Genesis Many articles and books have been written in recent years on the subject of global warming—much of the information confusing.
end-global-warming/1 page
The End of Global Warming? | Answers in Genesis A century ago, scientists feared global cooling. Now they fear global warming. What do the numbers really show us? What does this century-old debate have to do with us today? Revisiting these still-unresolved questions may prevent modern politicians from making one of the greatest mistakes in our times.
Alabama’s Underwater Forest | Answers in Genesis Remnants of a cypress forest were recently discovered off Alabama’s coast. What climate changes could explain such a massive rise in ocean level?
Global Warming and Earth’s Design | Answers in Genesis Recent scandals, such as “climategate” and questionable practices of the Climate Research Unit at East Anglia University, have raised new doubts about the conclusions of climate scientists.
Science Confirms Climate Change! | Answers in Genesis Climate change is real—but what should we do about it? Trusting in man’s word or God’s Word will determine how we interpret the evidence and fix our response.
burned-by-global-warming/1 page
Burned by Global Warming | Answers in Genesis The editor of the scientific journal Remote Sensing recently stepped down. His crime? Publishing a paper that raises questions about anthropogenic global warming.
Climate Change Hysteria—Is It Justified? | Answers in Genesis The topic of climate change is always in the news but has been dominating lately because of the protests from young people around the world. Some people are even signing a pledge that they won’t have children until the government does something about the environment! Is this climate change hysteria justified?
Global Warming’s Solar Connection | Answers in Genesis Based on typical news reports, you would assume that the cause of global warming is obvious—coal and burning gasoline. But we should look closer at a more obvious source of fluctuation.
The Magic School Bus and Human Evolution | Answers in Genesis Authors have a new book planned for release next summer, The Magic School Bus Explores Human Evolution. Well, when it comes to this particular book—“magic” is a good word to use because they’re trying to trick (indoctrinate) kids to see something that didn’t happen and isn’t happening!
Global Cooling? | Answers in Genesis Some proponents of catastrophic global warming are finally admitting that the actual global temperature is not rising as fast as their models predict.
church-without-god-does-it-work/1 page
Church Without God—Does It Work? | Answers in Genesis The Atlantic recently published a lengthy article titled, “They Tried to Start a Church Without God. For a While It Worked.” It describes the initial popularity of so-called secular churches, which is supposed to be a replacement for the community found in churches. But does it work?
memorial-melted-glacier/1 page
A Memorial for a Melted Glacier? | Answers in Genesis Okjökull, known as Ok, lost its status as a glacier in 2014 due to its shrinking size. The presumed cause? Man-made climate change. “This monument is to acknowledge that we know what is happening and what needs to be done. Only you know if we did it.” Those are some of the words featured in a memorial to Ok.
climate-warnings-are-they-over-top/1 page
Climate Warnings—Are They “Over the Top”? | Answers in Genesis It seems everything these days is blamed on climate change—and I do mean, everything. A recent article from Fox News looked at five recent climate change warnings—including a warning of man-eating tigers, caused by climate change—and various experts weighed in on why these warnings were too over-the-top.
The Ice Age | Answers in Genesis When we start our reasoning from the truth of Scripture, we can develop a model to help us understand the one and only Ice Age.
where-does-the-ice-age-fit/1 page
Where Does the Ice Age Fit? | Answers in Genesis The ice age is a popular topic that is often discussed. Sadly, most people hear the secular/uniformitarian view and don’t look at this subject from a biblical perspective.
Ice Cores vs the Flood | Answers in Genesis Show that ice core dating methods are not independent and open to significant reinterpretation. The root of the problem is the uncritical acceptance of the uniformitarian paradigm.
migrant-native-americans/1 page
Migrant Native Americans | Answers in Genesis A new genetic study conducted at the University of Michigan “bolsters claims that Native Americans are descended from one migrant group that crossed a lost land link from modern Siberia to Alaska,” reports Agence France-Presse.
Ice Age Feedback | Answers in Genesis Secular scientists are finally showing by their research that they recognize a problem creationists have been pointing out for decades.
Who Killed the Iceman? | Answers in Genesis PBS recently aired an intriguing documentary covering an investigation into the death of earth’s oldest cold case. How and why was Ötzi killed?
The Multiplication of Ice Age Theories | Answers in Genesis Researchers have generated a lot of theories to explain the mysteries surrounding the mammoths, but questions about the cause of the Ice Age have also spawned a multitude of ideas.
the-mystery-of-the-ice-age/1 page
The Mystery of the Ice Age | Answers in Genesis Although it is evident there was an Ice Age, scientists run into a blank wall when they try to provide the cause. They run into mystery after mystery.
The Snowblitz | Answers in Genesis The Genesis flood provides the two ingredients necessary for an ice age. From this point on we can use basic meteorology to estimate the storm patterns and where ice sheets would develop.
peak-of-ice-age/1 page
The Peak of the Ice Age | Answers in Genesis After the Flood drained off the land, the world’s ocean and land temperatures were constantly changing as they strove toward the relative equilibrium we experience today.
only-one-ice-age/1 page
Only One Ice Age | Answers in Genesis We often hear glacial geologists speak of numerous ice ages, as if it is certain. They hypothesize up to 30 different ones, each separated by interglacials, during the past 2.5 million years.
Hotting Up For an Ice Age | Answers in Genesis Ask just about anyone, ‘Was the Ice Age caused by things getting colder or warmer?’ They will almost certainly say, ‘That’s obvious. Colder, of course!’
Stewardship | Answers in Genesis God has commanded man to be a good steward of the earth that He entrusted to us. In a time of almost cultish concern for the earth, how do Christians respond?
Should We Take Care of the Earth? | Answers in Genesis As Christians we must reject the view that nature should be revered above the well-being of mankind. Fearful of being associated with worshipping the earth and depreciating the value of mankind, many Christians shy away from anything environmentally friendly. What should be our proper response to caring for the earth?
Why We Work | Answers in Genesis A biblical perspective on work, the dominion mandate, how the fall affected work, and the way we expand God’s glory (and our good) through work.
should-christians-save-rhinos/1 page
Should Christians Save the Rhinos? | Answers in Genesis We ought to care about creation, for God himself made it and cares about it. We know that not one sparrow falls without God’s noticing (Matthew 10:29). The rhino is a magnificent creature who exhibits our Creator’s handiwork. Here are some fascinating facts to know on Save the Rhino Day.
The Root of our Ecological Crisis | Answers in Genesis Presents land conservation and stewardship from a Biblical worldview and challenges Christians to apply the Biblical principles of Christian stewardship to the use of God’s Creation.
creation-and-conservation/1 page
Creation and Conservation | Answers in Genesis People today are becoming more and more concerned with the environment and what humans are doing to it. For many, including many Christians, this issue has become very emotional.
sanctuary-snow/1 page
Sanctuary in the Snow | Answers in Genesis When a fresh snowfall blankets the world, we retreat indoors to the warm shelter of our homes. But where do wild animals take shelter from the cold?
Charged | Answers in Genesis Electric cars are parked at the center of a charged debate. How can you know when and whether to buy in?
climate-alarmism/1 page
Climate Alarmism | Answers in Genesis Five reasons not to believe climate alarmism claims when they ignore major relevant data in favor of economy-crippling regulations.
A Deeper Shade of Green | Answers in Genesis The green movement is dominated
by secular environmentalists.
But when it comes to creation care,
Christians have a deeper calling.
The Everlasting Storm | Answers in Genesis If lightning never strikes the same place twice, it’s running out of options on the Catatumbo River in Venezuela, South America.
pollution-evolution/1 page
Pollution Evolution | Answers in Genesis Another prominently reported example of “evolution” illustrates just the opposite—and supports the creationist critique of Darwinian evolution.
Go (Truly) Green—by Starting with Genesis | Answers in Genesis Many evolutionists are celebrating Earth Day by telling the world to stop climate change by “going green.” The great irony is that only the Bible gives a foundation for taking care of the earth. When God created the first humans, He gave them charge over the Garden of Eden to care for the animals and plants.
Environmentalist “Doom-and-Gloom” Predictions Haven’t Come True | Answers in Genesis As Christians, we have a reason to care for the earth—God has set us as stewards, and we need to care for the earth, just as he does. But that doesn’t mean we should buy into every alarmist and dire claim made by radical environmentalists. A recent article highlights one of the reasons why.
conservation-clashes/1 page
Conservation Clashes | Answers in Genesis Last issue's environment article got the most response. We list the main objections here, followed by comment in brackets.
Human Body | Answers in Genesis The human body is an absolute marvel of design. The intricate combination of muscles, bones, organs and tissues is a symphony that cries out for a Creator.
Lymphocytes—Our Body’s Dynamic Defenders | Answers in Genesis What we know today confirms what God taught the Israelites nearly 4,000 years ago. We’ve now unlocked some of our body’s incredible secrets for rapid response to the ever-changing threat from microbe invaders.White blood cells defend us from constant intrusion.
Body of Evidence | Answers in Genesis In this new 16-part video series, Dr. David Menton, former anatomy teacher and professor of the year, gives you an insider’s look at the wonders of the human body.
heart/1 page
Heart | Answers in Genesis The same God who designed our hearts to sustain physical life designed a miraculous way for us to obtain a new spiritual “heart” that will beat for eternity.
“Vestigial” Organs | Answers in Genesis Several organs have been labeled “vestigial” evolutionary relics with little or no function. These organs are now proving purposeful. It’s the label, not the organs, that is vestigial.
Why Do Men Have Nipples? | Answers in Genesis If there were an all-knowing Creator, why would He design men with a structure for which they have no use? Dr. Tommy Mitchell, AiG-U.S., explains why males have nipples.
Are Wisdom Teeth Evidence for Evolution? | Answers in Genesis Wisdom teeth are still thought of and touted today as vestigial structures and as evidence for evolution. But is this actually the case? Why do we humans have so many problems with wisdom teeth? And does this imply a poor design by the Creator?
Vestigial Structures | Answers in Genesis Almost every secular biology textbook today includes a section on vestigial structures—structures that are supposed remnants from ancestors that have lost their original function or capacity.
cutting-out-a-useless-vestigial-argument/1 page
Cutting Out a Useless Vestigial Argument | Answers in Genesis Many have abandoned faith in the Bible influenced by such arguments—arguments which are themselves ‘vestigial’, the vestiges of supposed truths that, when used today, are useful only to mislead.
Brain | Answers in Genesis The human brain is so complex that scientists have barely tapped its intricacy. The quiet workings of the brain point toward its Designer.
human-brain/1 page
The Human Brain—Fill in the Blanks | Answers in Genesis Do your pets ever talk to you? Maybe you’ve seen one of those internet videos where a dog says, “Hello.” We know dogs don’t really speak, despite what we think we hear. So what gives? God designed your brain to fill in missing details on the fly . . . with some interesting consequences.
Wired for Awe | Answers in Genesis That feeling of “veneration” in the face of the “sacred” has sent atheists scurrying for generations, denying that awe even exists except among religious fanatics. But today everyone is forced to embrace its reality. Neuroscientists can detect its effects in the brain.
Baby Brains | Answers in Genesis Evolutionists claim that children become less "monkey-like" as they age. Once again, data is interpreted based on worldviews.
brain-experiences/1 page [+1 in 1 subfolder]
Brain | Answers in Genesis The brain's marvelous design makes it possible for us to grow and adapt to our changing environment.
What Memories Are Made Of | Answers in Genesis “Where’d I park my
car?” Many people mistakenly believe that the brain
permanently stores all the information it encounters,
but we just can’t always access it. In fact, we
forget many things, which appear to be gone forever.
And that’s a good thing!
Marriage Decreases Likelihood of Dementia | Answers in Genesis Recently, a new study was published in which 19,579 men and women aged 52 and older from the US and who exhibited no signs of dementia were interviewed (beginning in 2000). The purpose of the study was to determine if there was any correlation between the risk of dementia and marital status.
Mindboggling | Answers in Genesis U.S. President Barack Obama last year announced the BRAIN Initiative—an ambitious research effort to better understand the human brain.
The Gene that Folds the Brain | Answers in Genesis The gene LAMC-3 is essential to the formation of convolutions in the human brain, but how it “evolved to gain [these] novel functions” remains a mystery.
Do Humans Possess Inate Numerical Skills? | Answers in Genesis Scientists at the University College London (UCL) and the University of Melbourne (Australia) may not have counted on such a discovery, but their research suggests humans possess innate numerical skills.
Eyes | Answers in Genesis The Lord claims to be the Creator of the “seeing eye.” (Proverbs 20:12) The sophisticated and elaborate design of the eye certainly points to His design.
Our Eye Movements and their Control: Part 1 | Answers in Genesis This is the first of two papers whose aim is to review briefly how our eyes move and how eye movements are controlled, as another example of awe-inspiring precision engineering by the Almighty.
What’s That Smell? | Answers in Genesis Your ability to smell freshly baked cookies or the dog poo on your shoe starts in your brain. But recent studies show how deftly our brains detect scents.
Life’s Hidden Marvel | Answers in Genesis Developmental biology is one of the most awesome biological disciplines to display the glory of God and the immeasurable value of human life.
Is There Anything Good About Pain? | Answers in Genesis Ouch! Your daughter snatches her finger back at the first prick of a rose. Eek! Your son jumps back the instant his bare feet touch your sunbaked deck. Our reflex response is a blessing, prompting us to withdraw at the first sign of trouble and preventing worse harm.
Nerve Distribution—A Sensitive Topic | Answers in Genesis Different parts of
your skin sport wildly different sensitivities
to the world around you. If our skin were
sensitive all over,
we would be
in big trouble. Why are certain spots more
ticklish than others? The existence of tickle spots highlights
a design feature of skin—not all
areas are the same.
can-we-reverse-aging-humans/1 page
Can We Reverse Aging in Humans? | Answers in Genesis According to a recent article, some researchers now believe that aging is a reversible process (in mice it is, at least; human studies have not yet been done).
time-eat/1 page
Time to Eat | Answers in Genesis Though embarrassing, a growling stomach reminds us that the Creator designed our bodies to uniquely sound the alarm when it’s time for our next meal.
The Placenta | Answers in Genesis Most people give little thought to the placenta, and few appreciate the marvelous complexity and profound importance of this organ.
immunity-creation-science/1 page
Immunity and Creation Science | Answers in Genesis The human immune system in a pre-fall world would still have had functions. Regulating the microbiome, reducing the bacterial population, and keeping microbes from straying from their assigned places would all have been part of the immune system’s pre-fall function.
From Dust to Dust | Answers in Genesis Both secular science and the Scriptures state that man was formed from dust. What is the difference, and why is it important?
Self-Healing Concrete | Answers in Genesis What if we could design a material for roads that would only get small cracks that resealed with chemical bonds as good as new?
selective-hearing/1 page
Experiment: Selective Hearing | Answers in Genesis Your ears are delicate instruments, fine-tuned to hear a wide range of noises. What keeps them from being ripped apart by violent waves of loud vibrations?
A Trillion First Responders | Answers in Genesis To keep us safe, our body coordinates with a vast network of foreign agents that have joined our side. It’s the largest security force in the world. A teeming network of first responders that live on nearly every surface of your body, inside and out.
Human Vision: Uniqueness of Human Eyesight | Answers in Genesis Human vision is incredible. The human eye and brain are adept at recognizing objects, often even when they are not fully visible or oriented at different angles than usual. Although we often think of our eyes as what we see with, we really “see” with our brains.
the-wonder-of-creation/1 page
The Wonder of Creation | Answers in Genesis Professor Stuart Burgess will be giving two talks at the AIG Mega Conference in the West Midlands, UK, on October 24–26, 2019: “The Wonder of Creation” and “Refusing to be Silent on Biblical Creation.” We invite you to join us for this unique conference.
the-wonder-of-the-human-voice/1 page
The Wonder of the Human Voice | Answers in Genesis The way the human voice works is a marvel of acoustic engineering. Each voice reflects how the original sound is produced at the vocal cords, then in the way the sound waves are channelled through the throat, and finally in the way the sound is released from the mouth where many harmonics are added.
world-digestive-health-day/1 page
Spilling the Beans on Digestion: World Digestive Health Day | Answers in Genesis May 29 is World Digestive Health Day. One of the most intricate and involved systems in the body, the digestive system takes up the most space in the torso, involves ten organs over nine meters of space, and contains over 20 specialized cell types.
forget-your-nose-smell-with-your-tongue/1 page
Forget Your Nose. You Also Smell with Your Tongue | Answers in Genesis The layers of complexity in God’s creation is simply astounding! And that was highlighted in a new study that showed it’s not just our noses that contain olfactory receptors (the protein responsible for detecting smells)—it’s also our tongues.
The Breath of Life | Answers in Genesis References to breath or breathing are frequent in the Bible, with many allusions to God as the giver of breath (and life) to man and animals.
Body of Evidence! | Answers in Genesis Our body is truly a “body of evidence” for the all-knowing and all-powerful Creator. It inspires us to give credit to our Creator and Savior, and reminds us of our accountability to Him.
Left-Handed Complement | Answers in Genesis Left-handedness is just another physical trait that is still shared by millions of people, like red hair, green eyes, or a cleft chin (as opposed to the more common black hair, brown eyes, and non-dimpled chin). In reality, none of these traits make us substantially different from one another genetically.
Modern Medicine? | Answers in Genesis Many basic principles of modern medicine and hygiene were revealed in the Bible thousands of years before they were discovered by modern science.
Eating Out in Eden | Answers in Genesis Cancer, constipation, or coronaries. Much of the food we eat has at some time been blamed for causing one or more of these, and then some.
IV The Nature of Mathematics | Answers in Genesis If there is “something there” in mathematics, the Christian cannot escape the consequences of the universal quantifiers which saturate Colossians 1:15–20.
universal-language/1 page
The Universal Language | Answers in Genesis There are two directions of mathematical inquiry: it can either penetrate into the other sciences, or it can mind its own business.
Fractals | Answers in Genesis Did you know that amazing, beautiful shapes have been built into numbers? Believe it or not, numbers contain a “secret code”—a hidden beauty embedded in them.
physics/1 page [+42 in 30 subfolders]
Physics | Answers in Genesis The laws of physics are fine-tuned for life—exactly what we would expect if the universe were intelligently designed.
Weird Physics | Answers in Genesis Physics is a relatively “clean” science because it deals mostly with the world as it exists. Yet it has struggled to explain some weird experimental results.
Spacetime | Answers in Genesis Space, time, and matter are all examples of “three-in-ones” in nature. Perhaps God created them in this fashion to declare His own triune nature.
higgs-boson-god-particle/1 page [+11 in 11 subfolders]
Higgs Boson (God Particle) | Answers in Genesis The Higgs boson, nicknamed the “God particle,” reveals nothing about the origin of the universe—but it does divulge secrets about how the universe operates.
Big Bang Blow Up | Answers in Genesis When Lyn Evans fired up the world’s most powerful particle accelerator last September, he hoped to unlock the mysteries of the so-called big bang.
Mulling Over the Multiverse | Answers in Genesis The multiverse is the stuff of superhero stories. But some scientists think this comic-book cosmos could explain the origin of our universe. Can Christians be sure the multiverse is no more than science fiction?
Is This Science? | Answers in Genesis When modern evolutionary physicists
begin to connect the dots with abstract
ideas that can’t be tested, even they are alarmed.
gravity-force/1 page
Is Gravity a Force? | Answers in Genesis Flat-earth proponents aim to demote gravity as a force, but they fail to account for time-honored conventions in physics informed by relativity.
Quantum Weirdness | Answers in Genesis There are many sub-categories of physics, each dealing with a particular aspect of the universe. The branch of physics dealing with how the universe operates at very small scales – interactions involving particles smaller than atoms – is called quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics is weird.
The First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and the Origin of the Universe | Answers in Genesis Consideration of the first and second laws of thermodynamics in the past leads to the conclusion that the universe’s origin is a metaphysical or spiritual question, not a physical one. Therefore, using science, we can conclude the origin of the universe is not a question that science is equipped to answer on its own.
Einstein Wins Again | Answers in Genesis In September 2011, researchers in Italy caused consternation among physicists worldwide when they claimed to detect neutrinos traveling faster than light.
Laws of Physics, Jim | Answers in Genesis The laws of physics are fine-tuned for life, exactly what we would expect if the universe were intelligently designed. So what’s the latest atheistic rebuttal?
Gravity | Answers in Genesis It would seem that this everyday gravity force should be one of the best understood concepts in science. However, just the opposite is true.
Technology | Answers in Genesis Humanity has utilized God-given intelligence and an orderly universe to create some breathtaking and astonishing inventions and technologies.
A Sailor’s Best Friend | Answers in Genesis It’s easy to see why dogs are a hunter’s best friend. But sailors? Go topside to examine a swabbie’s shoe, and you’ll find your answer.
bug-bots/1 page
Bug Bots | Answers in Genesis What if we could build light-weight flying machines that flap their wings and maneuver silently, without conventional airplane engines?
Technology for Good and Evil | Answers in Genesis The Lord has allowed mankind to accumulate knowledge to develop the incredible technology we see today. That technology can be used for both good and evil purposes.
The World in Our Pockets | Answers in Genesis Even your phone is a reminder that “to the Lord your God belong . . . the earth with all that is in it” (Deuteronomy 10:14).
Space Sails | Answers in Genesis A novel satellite is scheduled to investigate the feasibility of using “solar wind” as a source of propulsion for spacecraft and satellites by using solar sails. If successful, solar sails may eventually prove suitable for propelling long, unmanned space exploration and possibly manned, interplanetary operations.
my-bionic-ear/1 page
My Bionic Ear | Answers in Genesis Truth or science fiction? It’s possible to bypass your ears and send electrical signals directly to the brain. True.
Evolution Computer? | Answers in Genesis Many programs allegedly simulating evolution are in use today, some even being used to make works of art.1 Many people have been misled by such demonstrations of 'life evolving on the screen'.
digital-evolution/1 page
Digital Evolution? | Answers in Genesis On July 9, the internationally respected Sunday Times (of London) published an article by Richard Woods on the digital revolution.
Worldview | Answers in Genesis Your worldview is the basic set of beliefs that color how you view and interpret the world. It shapes your perspective of everything from fossils to human life.
Stephen Hawking 1942–2018 | Answers in Genesis Famed British astrophysicist Stephen Hawking died today. Interestingly, Albert Einstein was born on the same date in 1879. Furthermore, both men died shortly after their 76th birthdays. These facts wouldn’t be remarkable if their work and writings were not so intimately related.
Only Two Worldviews | Answers in Genesis Fundamentally, there are only two worldviews: God’s way and man’s way—and every variation of man’s way holds to three basic themes.
Breaking Down Deconstruction | Answers in Genesis People who claim to be “deconstructing” are systematically dismantling their faith, some to rebuild stronger and some to leave the faith altogether. How can we help them reconstruct on the sure foundation of God’s Word?
who-programmed-your-glasses/1 page
Who Programmed Your Glasses? | Answers in Genesis Most people don’t think about the fact that we see the world we live in differently, depending on which glasses we are wearing and how they were programmed. These glasses are really what we call our worldview.
Work—A Gift or a Curse? | Answers in Genesis Fair wages, decent office conditions, work-life balance—work is a contentious topic. As sin takes a toll on what God has designed to be good, how do we keep up the good work?
Could “Equiterra” Ever Be Reality? | Answers in Genesis Fictional “Equiterra” envisions a progressive utopia, with gender equality and no “toxic masculity”—but does not present Jesus as Lord and the source of human freedom.
Two Things Presidential Voting Is Not | Answers in Genesis In a few short weeks, Americans will head to the polls to elect a president for the next four years. Other positions are also up for grabs, including 470 seats in Congress, 35 seats in the US Senate, and many other offices. However, the US presidential election is capturing most of the nation’s attention
Only Two | Answers in Genesis Biblical teachings reflect the fact that, in an ultimate sense, there are only two religious views in the world—beliefs built on man’s fallible word (darkness/sand) and the one that’s built on the infallible Word of God beginning in Genesis (light/rock).
war-of-the-worldviews/1 page
War of the Worldviews | Answers in Genesis How are we to know if we have an accurate worldview? Is there any reason to think that our most basic assumptions about reality are correct?
Can Public Libraries Carry Creation Resources? | Answers in Genesis The majority of the science-related resources you will find in your public library will be from an evolutionary perspective. Many libraries even carry anti-creation books and materials. But you can help get creation resources into public or school libraries!
christianity/1 page [+119 in 59 subfolders]
Christianity | Answers in Genesis Christianity is the religion that worships Jesus as God and trusts in him for salvation from our sins. Christians trust the Bible as the authoritative Word of God.
Fear: Good or Bad? | Answers in Genesis The sound of the dentist’s drill, a weird noise in the dark, an odd-looking shadow, a precipitous ledge: Most people will experience terror or a phobia of such things at some point in their life. Most people would consider fear a bad or an unpleasant thing. They’re right. Why is there fear and where does it come from?
handling-stress/1 page
Handling Stress | Answers in Genesis Our primary goal in handling life's pressures is to learn how to depend upon God and please Him, not simply get rid of stresses.
“When I Grow Up . . .” | Answers in Genesis We all dream of doing something
worthwhile with life. According
to God’s Word, it’s possible.
We just need the right priorities.
Response to Persecution | Answers in Genesis Pastor Don Landis helps us understand that the world's persecution against Christians flows from a rejection of God and the truth of His Word.
honoring-a-partner-in-creation-evangelism/1 page
Honoring a partner in “creation evangelism” | Answers in Genesis Why would the funeral of a former dance intructor and door-to-door “salesman”1 attract a “who’s who” of Christian leaders, 3,000 people, plus a special assistant to the US president to his funeral?
the-rest-of-the-story/1 page
The “Rest of the Story”! | Answers in Genesis When God is about to do something amazing, be on guard. Something is sure to happen that will try to divert your focus and energy. This is what happened on our way to Las Vegas to do ministry.
Flag Day and Biblical Banners | Answers in Genesis With so many flags and logos surrounding us, Christians rarely stop to consider what God’s Word says about how His people ought to regard these symbols.
modesty-what-does-bible-teach/1 page
Modesty: What Does the Bible Teach? | Answers in Genesis Teaching on modesty is often ridiculed by the modern culture. It is also sometimes accused of contributing to the oppression of women. However, as Christians we believe true freedom is found in Christ and in joyful obedience to the entirety of Scripture.
challenge-statement-of-faith/1 page
A Challenge: Statement of Faith | Answers in Genesis How compromise at Union College and faithfulness at other colleges reflect two ways to approach God’s Word—and how Answers in Genesis supports biblical truth
NASA Worker Sues to Share Beliefs | Answers in Genesis For an employee of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab in the Los Angeles area, sharing his views on the origins issue in the workplace was allegedly grounds for a demotion.
Teen Sex | Answers in Genesis From this day forward, the choice is yours. You can be a Daniel, purposing in your life to try to make choices that honor God and benefit you every time.
Fidelity to God | Answers in Genesis The final virtue I shall mention is fidelity to God and dedication to His cause in the world as one’s chief end
reclaiming-the-nation/1 page
Reclaiming the Nation | Answers in Genesis It may seem difficult to correct a nation, or even to turn a city to God. But Jonah succeeded when he preached to Nineveh, because God was in it.
How Do I Glorify God? | Answers in Genesis Until you follow Christ and
use your heart, mind, and soul for your
God-designed purpose, you’ll never
operate to your maximum capacity and
know true fulfillment.
Cultural Christianity Replaced by “Nothing in Particular” | Answers in Genesis “In US, Decline of Christianity Continues at Rapid Pace,” is the headline of a recent Pew Research Center report. They confirm what our research and other sources have been saying for years—across the West, Christianity is on the decline, and secularism is on the rise. How should we understand this troubling report?
ending-religion-bad-idea-richard-dawkins/1 page
Ending Religion—It’s a Bad Idea … Says Richard Dawkins? | Answers in Genesis The claim that ending religion might be a bad thing is not a statement you’d expect to hear from the world’s leading atheist, Richard Dawkins. But he recently made those comments in response to research that shows that people are more likely to behave with honesty when they feel they are being watched.
are-atheists-right/1 page
Is Faith the Absence of Reason/Evidence? | Answers in Genesis Atheists often accuse Christians of believing or having “faith” without evidence and like to remind them of the old adage: “Faith is believing what you know is not true.” In the eyes of many atheists, “faith” is a buzzword for putting your intellect out of gear and believing something without any reason or evidence.
Andy Stanley Says We Need to “Unhitch” the Old Testament from Our Faith | Answers in Genesis Andy Stanley, the pastor of North Point Community Church, recently claimed Christians need to “unhitch” the Old Testament from their understanding of the faith. By this he means to instruct people to ignore the Old Testament and focus solely on the resurrection of Jesus Christ, especially in evangelism.
christianity-is-under-attack/1 page
Christianity Is Under Attack | Answers in Genesis There is a war in society — Christianity versus humanism. Too few Christians realize that the essence of the conflict lies firmly at the foundational level — creation versus evolution.
worth-fighting-for/1 page
Worth Fighting For | Answers in Genesis In some ways the religions of the world seem similar. All seem to advocate various ways to reach “god” or some form of greater “truth.”
Creative Destruction | Answers in Genesis The decision to follow Christ requires heroic dedication: a daily willingness to submit our most dearly held viewpoints and behaviors to the “creative destruction” of God’s Word.
one-power-of-prayer/1 page
One Power of Prayer | Answers in Genesis Jesus taught us to pray, “forgive us . . . [a]s we forgive” (Matthew 6:12), and instructed us to “bless those who curse you [and] pray for those who mistreat you” (Luke 6:28). And now, scientists are learning more about the power behind prayer.
To Be a Pilgrim | Answers in Genesis Pilgrim’s Progress tells the allegorical story of Christian, a pilgrim who journeys through life on his way to the Celestial City.
oklahoma-ok/1 page
Oklahoma OK | Answers in Genesis In Tulsa, Oklahoma, Dan Hicks and numerous other citizens complained to the Tulsa Parks Board (who oversee the zoo) that Christianity was discriminated against at the zoo.
adopted-into-gods-family/1 page
Adopted Into God’s Family | Answers in Genesis Every once in a while, I am asked, “What’s it like to be adopted?” I was two days old when my parents chose me to be their son. Being adopted is an amazing thing.
Dawkins, the Cultural Christian? | Answers in Genesis Atheist partisan Richard Dawkins, author of The God Delusion and numerous books on evolution, still considers himself a “cultural Christian” despite rejecting the claims of Christ.
what-is-your-worldview/1 page
What Is Your Worldview? | Answers in Genesis Within the past few years, “worldview” has become a mainstream topic for discussion and application inside the evangelical Christian movement in the United States.
The Root of the Problem | Answers in Genesis A woman writes to Answers in Genesis, being concerned that Christianity is the root of the moral problems today, rather than the solution. Is this true?
may-5-not-the-end-of-the-world/1 page
May 5—Not the End of the World! | Answers in Genesis Perhaps you have already heard some doomsayers predict that a worldwide catastrophe will befall our planet on May 5 when some of the planets will be in alignment.
one-million-praying-for-ten-million/1 page
One Million Praying for Ten Million | Answers in Genesis November 23rd, 1998 is the 402nd anniversary of the Kiristan Holocaust. A time when nearly one million Japanese Christians were massacred and the cause of Christ set back for hundreds of years
Happy Holidays | Answers in Genesis As Christians, we don’t know whether to be sad, angry, or indifferent. The frustrating reality is that, for most in our culture today, secularism has almost fully obscured the roots of many holidays.
Easter | Answers in Genesis Rarely do we set aside time with family to celebrate the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ together. Easter is the perfect time to do just that.
Who Was St. Patrick? | Answers in Genesis On March 17, millions of people celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with parades, parties, and the color green. Who was the man who inspired these traditions?
hanukkah-jesus/1 page
Hanukkah & Jesus | Answers in Genesis The historical background of Hanukkah, how Jesus celebrated the Feast of Dedication, and how Christ revealed himself as the light of the world
Just Another Thanksgiving? | Answers in Genesis This holiday comes every year, so at times, Thanksgiving Day can seem like just a tired tradition. After all, each time is usually about the same as the year before.
To Whom Should We Be Grateful? | Answers in Genesis The Bible clearly teaches gratitude, sometimes on an earthly level to others, but ultimately to God. However, World Gratitude Day cannot be separated from the spiritualistic and universalist ideas of its founder. Can someone be grateful to a god such as he taught?
labor-day-why-do-we-celebrate-work/1 page
Labor Day: Why Do We Celebrate Work? | Answers in Genesis Today families are relaxing and celebrating Labor Day (or Labour Day) together across North America with camping or beach trips, barbeques, parades, or (in my family at least) some good old-fashioned labor in the backyard as they mark the end of summer.
Ascension Day | Answers in Genesis Forty days after Jesus rose from the grave on Resurrection Sunday came a very important but often overlooked event—the ascension of Christ to heaven. The ascension is vital to Christianity and after the crucifixion and resurrection, it is the next aspect of Christ’s saving work on behalf of Christians.
El Día de los Muertos | Answers in Genesis A history and overview of El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - spiritual darkness in Mexico and Christ’s victory over death.
Independence Day | Answers in Genesis Millions of Americans commemorate the signing of the Declaration of Independence with backyard barbecues and family gatherings, capping it off with fireworks.
Logic | Answers in Genesis In logic and reasoning eventually you have to appeal to an absolute authority. Which is your authority: the Bible or man’s word?