Articles and Essays

General Interest Articles and Essays on the Topic
of Creation, Evolution, Science and Theology

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14 Sep 2008


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Keynon, DH Reflection on Macroevolution - Dr. Kenyon shares with us his unique perspective on challenging the reigning Darwinian view of origins -  including his personal point of view change. Sept 14, 2008
AB. Schmirler 2241 BC The Date of the Flood - Andrew Schmirler constructs a biblical argument on the date of the historic flood. Sept 14, 2008
John Heffner A Tale of Two Scientists & World Population: Ever wonder what the world population would be if the long ages assumed by evolutionists were true? See how the biblical history fits much better with known facts and data on human population growth. May 9, 2008
Gerry Keane Gerard Keane's response to Mary Daly: This document presents a detailed rebuttal to Mary Daly's criticism of the book, Creation Rediscovered.

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Maciej Giertych Teaching on Evolution in European Schools This paper sets the record straight on what's happening in Europe with regards to the evolution controversy. The link above opens a separate Adobe Reader window. Dec 29, 2007
 
Thomas J. Centrella Is Theistic Evolution Truly Plausible? This essay carefully examine the origins of man and will discuss the plausibility of theistic evolution—specifically, the notion that man evolved from a lower animal species. Oct 7, 2007
Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary
Michael Fishwick Faith and Reason  This concise essay touches upon the many Councils, Papal encyclicals and magisterial teachings on faith, reason and origins. Oct 22, 2006
Dr. Robert Bennett Evolution's Well-Oiled Propaganda  Conventional wisdom says the world’s supply of oil is finite, and that it was deposited in horizontal reservoirs near the surface in a process that took millions of years. It follows that oil will reach a production peak, and then ultimately run out, a hypothetical process known as the "Peak Oil Crisis". Is this true or has our conventional wisdom been evolutionized? Oct 22, 2006
Dr. Lee Spetner A Scientific Critique of Evolution. Dr. Lee Spetner responds to an essay entitled, The Evolution of Improved Fitness by Random Mutation Plus Selection, by Dr. Edward E. Max. This was originally published in the True Origin Web site. Oct 9, 2006
Michael Fishwick Defining Evolution: Its Philosophy, History and Future Direction  This essay offers the reader a sketch of the philosophical notions that underlie the evolutionary project, a brief analysis of some of its history - a history that nowadays has generally been forgotten - and indication of where, in the writer's opinion, the evolutionary mindset is leading. Sept 10, 2006
Tom Bethell Is the Vatican's Astronomer a Deist? This article by Tom Bethell examines the world view of Jesuit George Coyne, former director of the Vatican Observatory and a critic of Intelligent Design. The article was originally published in the Catholic World Report and has been posted by permission. Sept 10, 2006
Eric Bermingham Are the Ica Stones Authentic? The authenticity of the Ica Stones has been questioned by persons and organizations including Dr. Stephen Meyers and Answers in Genesis (see links). Read the straight story about these artifacts. May 23, 2006
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From Catholic Magazine
A Creature that Defies Evolution
The bombardier beetle is a small insect that is armed with a shockingly impressive defense system. Whenever threatened by an enemy attack, this spirited little beetle blasts irritating and odious gases, at a temperature of 212 degrees F, from two tail pipes right into the unfortunate face of the would-be aggressor!
Apr 29, 2006
Anthony Nevard An Insight Into How Evolutionary Ideas Operate Amongst the Faithful in Britain.
The following article was written by Anthony Nevard, B.Sc., editor and publisher of 'Daylight' magazine, and appeared in its Summer, 2005 issue. The article discusses the evolutionary convictions of the Faith Movement in England and Scotland.
Apr 29, 2006
Kimberly Hartke Genesis 2: Teaching its Truth to Woman  Learn how Kimberly Hartke's encounter with the truths in Genesis has transformed her life. She now has a ministry that enables her to share this profound beauty and wisdom with other women. She has discovered that everything we need to know about love and marriage is contained in Genesis 2.  Apr 25, 2006
Eric Bermingham Intelligent Design vs. Naturalism  There has been much discussion recently about intelligent design; the idea that natural organisms display unmistakable evidence of design in their composition. For some people, this is just another way that fundamentalists are attempting to insert religion into scientific discussion. Apr 9, 2006
Guy Berthault

SEDIMENTOLOGICAL INTERPRETATION OF THE TONTO GROUP STRATIGRAPHY (GRAND CANYON COLORADO RIVER)
Abstract – Sedimentological analysis and reconstruction of sedimentation conditions of the Tonto Group (Grand Canyon of Colorado River) reveals that deposits of different stratigraphic sub-divisions were formed simultaneously in different litho-dynamical zones of the Cambrian paleobasin. Thus, the stratigraphic divisions of the geological column founded on the principles of Steno do not correspond to the reality of sedimentary genesis.

Feb 9, 2006
Brian W. Harrison The Sin of Onan Revisited
"Onanism", the term derived from Genesis 38: 9-10 which in traditional Christian usage has designated both masturbation and unnatural intercourse between a man and woman, is not exactly a pleasant theme to write about. And in a sense, that fact itself is the short answer to those who claim that these sorts of acts are ethically indifferent or innocent. 
Feb 4, 2006
Bennett, Robert Radio Dating: Special Creation or Specious Creativity - Theistic evolutionists claim that a Genesis day can stretch into billions of years as they attempt to "baptize" evolution. Their chief and critical premise is the uniformitarian or cosmological principle, which states that all natural laws and processes have been free of catastrophes and exceptions, virtually static and constant, forever. All evolutionary propaganda hinges .... Jan 29, 2006
Phillips, Tom Science Debunks Evolution There has been much propaganda regarding the "intelligent design" controversy. In truth, creation/design is the scientific position; evolution is unscientific. Read more ... Jan 9, 2006
Kolbe Center Advisors Time and Creation - a 24 page report prepared by the Kolbe Center that shows how the traditional meaning of the church teaching on Genesis has been changed under the influence of long ages and evolution. Jan 9, 2006
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Jan 12, 2006
Owen, Hugh Hugh Owen responds to an Answers in Genesis article on the Catholic Church and “The Gift of Scripture” by Dr. A. J. Monty White, October 7, 2005. The article addresses the doctrinal authority of the interpretation of Genesis offered by two high-ranking Roman Catholic bishops in Great Britain. Dec 20, 2005
Owen, Hugh It Makes a Difference: The Importance of the Traditional Doctrine of Creation. Although they lacked professional training, great learning, or even outstanding human virtues, the eleven Apostles succeeded in carrying out the greatest evangelization that the world has ever known. They preached the uncompromising truth. Jul 14, 2005
Bennett, Dr. Robert  A Pro-Life Look at Life Expectancy. This paper reviews life expectancy from biblical times to our own day using the criteria that life begins at conception and not at birth. Jan 16, 2005
Giertych, Dr. Maciej The Arrow Points Down: The Role of Information in Biology. Life is more than just chemistry and physics. It also includes information. Information is part of biological reality. We can study it from the point of view of molecular biochemistry but also in terms of mathematical relations, logic and transformation. This paper shows that the type of biochemical changes observed by scientists do not result in a net increase of information as required by theory of evolution. Dec 28, 2004
Mastropaolo, Dr. Joseph Biology Eliminates Evolution and Confirms Genesis 1-11. This objective report reveals that evolution is founded entirely on frauds and forgeries whereas the sciences confirm the Bible. The paper was presented at the Third International Catholic Conference on Creation. For additional scientific evidence, see Biology Versus Evolution Nov  20, 2004
Bernhoft, Dr. Robin The Tower of Babel and the Uniqueness of Man. Mainstream paleoanthropology tells us that modern homo sapiens has been around for at least one hundred thousand. This boggles my mind, but the fact remains, there is nothing in civilized human history older than about 4000 BC. This essay presents strong historical support from secular sources for the migration of people from the tower of Babel as recorded in Scripture. The paper was presented at the Third International Catholic Conference on Creation. Nov 8, 2004
Keane, Gerard The Pontifical Academy of Sciences and the Crisis of Faith. This paper briefly explains the history and mission of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences (PAS) and demonstrates that the Academy has deviated from its proper mission and as a result is contributing to the present crisis of faith in the Church. The paper was presented at the Third International Catholic Conference on Creation. Nov 7, 2004
Kopczynski, Fr. Sean Are the 1911-1912 Pontifical Biblical Commission (PBC) decrees no longer binding on Catholics? Father Sean Kopczynski, shares the results of his research into this important question which touches on church teachings of the book of Genesis.

Permission was granted from Living Tradition to post Rediscovering the Decrees of the Pontifical Biblical Commission.

Oct 31, 2004
Harrison, Fr. Brian Did Woman Evolve From The Beasts? Fr Harrison argues that the formation by God of the first woman, Eve, from the side of the sleeping, adult Adam had, by the year 1880, been proposed infallibly by the universal and ordinary Magisterium of the Catholic Church as literally and historically true; so that this must forever remain a doctrine to be held definitively (at least) by all the faithful. May 30, 2004
Butel, Clement Read the revised and updated version of why evolution can never become part of the deposit of faith. May 29, 2004
Dr. Dominique Tassot This is an abstract to  paper given at the Rome Symposium in 2002 (Proceedings are available on web site). This paper shows the clear link between the general consensus of scientists and scholars about long ages, at the end of 19th century, and the dramatic loss of the true Catholic faith among exegetes, all of this resulting from the conflict of geology and Genesis since Buffon, Hutton, Voltaire, Lyell and many of their followers. The influence of geology on the Deviations of Catholic Exegesis. Feb 10, 2004
Bennett, Dr. Robert What is Theistic Evolution? Should Catholics oppose it? How Long is a Day? Read the revised by Dr. Bennett, "A Summary of Theistic Evolution (Rev2)" Nov 14, 2003
Keane, Gerry Mr. Keane responds to Dr. Dermott Mullan claim that the Catholics who read Genesis literally are Fundamentalists. Read his article, "I am not a Fundamentalist" Nov 9, 2003
Wilder, Peter Mr. Peter Wilder explains to the lay person why the research of Guy Berthault undermines the evolution time scale of  the geological column. Read Misleading Geological Column - Sweden (Very large file: 1,032 KB) Oct 17, 2003
Mastropaolo, Dr. Joseph An Objective Ancestry Test for Fossil Bones from Creation Ex Nihilo Technical Journal June 29, 2003
Owen, Hugh and
Bennett, Dr. Robert

The April issue of New Oxford Review (NOR) featured an article entitled,  “How Old is the Earth?” by Dr. Dermott Mullan. Read our reply.

Are Catholic Defenders of Special Creation "Fundamentalists"?

May 26, 2003
Berthault, Guy Analysis of Main Principles of Stratigraphy on the Basis of Experimental Data from the Journal of Lithology and Mineral Resouces. (Please note: large images (540KB) - not recommended for those without high speed access to internet.) Jan 19, 2003
Laun, Andreas Bishop Laun's paper from the October 2002 Symposium in Rome. Evolution and Creationism - Theological Considerations Dec 15, 2002
Bermingham, Eric Are you looking for a small booklet to share with friends that covers the essentials of the origins debate from a Catholic perspective? Look no further. Bermingham's booklet, called Creation vs Evolution does the job. File size is 95 KB. Aug 22, 2002
Bennett, Dr. Robert Ethiopa Man? Another Homo Erectus Creation?
Read the critique by Dr. Bennett to the latest evolutionary claim.
Apr 6, 2002
Seifert, Dr. Josef Rev. Victor P. Warkulwiz summarizes a paper by Josef Seifert entitled "Philosophy and Science in the Context of Contemporary Culture" Mar 17, 2002
Sungenis, Dr. Robert Creationism, Pope John Paul II, and the Case Against Theistic Evolution
Robert Sungenis responses to a Wanderer article supporting theistic evolution (revised edition, 4/6/02).
Feb 14, 2002
Bermingham, Eric The Search for Noah's Ark,
A short essay on the historical search for Noah's ark up to our present day.
Jan 18, 2002
Bennett, Dr. Robert Kolbe Critique of PSB Series on Evolution - Full Article
What's wacky and wild? Well, the PBS Evolution series comes to mind….
Wondering why? Here's our review.
Also check out Intelligent Design viewpoint.
Jan 18, 2002
Fehlner, Peter D. In the Beginning , (Warning: large file, 286 Kbytes)
A detailed exposition on the church teaching of creation and the origins of the world that dispels two common false views.
  1. The teaching of the Church on creation and the origin of the world (teaching in the first article of the Creed) has no bearing whatsoever on the matter of teaching about origins in either parochial or public schools.
  2. The issue is a purely secular one, because the issue of origins is a purely scientific one and hence should be resolved on purely secular grounds without reference to Catholic belief and religious practice.
Nov. 10, 2001
Becker, Father David Evolution and Revisionist Catholicism ,
Details the connection between revisionist theology and the theory of evolution.
Nov. 5, 2001