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Friday, September 4, 1998


Facts and theories

Stephen Huba’s Aug. 19 article on creationism does not prove evolution is a "fact".

Evolution is a story of the past made to fit an atheistic framework of thinking. All radioactive dating methods yield numbers only when assumptions as to the original content of radioactive isotopes in the sample are made. As none of us were around to observe this it is impossible to date samples this way.

Assumptions do not yield facts, only theories. More direct observational methods reveal the earth to be much younger. Such as the decaying magnetic field, salt content of oceans, etc. Also, the fossil record lacks transitional specimens. The much-touted Dino-bird Rahona Ostromi has not been accepted by all paleontologists as credible. Remember life in Mars rock? Careful what you print before it has been studied more thoroughly.

Students lack science skills because not enough time is spent in foundational basics (physics/chemistry) and mathematics, while too much emphasis is placed upon social and self-esteem programs.

Hard sciences were around long before evolutionary theories and should be kept separate from one another. I am amazed people don’t see that the evidence for God’s awesome creative power is all around us.

David Johnston
Erlanger, Ky
The Cincinnati Post
Friday September 4, 1998

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