This page provides links to my series on the debate between Young Earth Creationism, Old Earth Creationism, Intelligent Design, and Theistic Evolution (entitled “The Life Dialogue”). It also provides brief descriptions of the posts’ content. There is no need to read the posts in order, as they are almost entirely independent. Interested readers can choose topics they desire. My views have changed since I started this series, and one can ask me on any post to clarify if they desire. Those interested in my latest posts which best reflect my view can view the first section here, called “latest posts.”

Latest Posts

Animal Death?- A Theological Argument Against Young Earth Creationism- I put forward an argument based upon YEC presuppositions to show that the position entails absurdities.

Shells and the Biomass of Earth: A serious problem for young earth creationists- I argue that the sheer amount of living organisms we can discover weighs against a young earth position.

Introductory Post: “The Argument Within Christianity: Evolution, Intelligent Design, or Creationism?“- Evaluates the issues at hand. Note that my view morphs throughout the series, so this introductory post serves as a jumping point for my exploration.

 

Theistic Evolution 1 -Examines the idea of God working in the world via theistic evolution. Also examines the Christology of TE.

Theistic Evolution 2 -Examines some of the scientific points of theistic evolution, including answers to problems with the fossil record.

Theistic Evolution 3 -Discusses Theistic Evolution’s view of original sin.

Theistic Evolution 4 – Focuses on the possibility of self-organization within evolution. Seems to me like it makes more of a case for Intelligent Design.

Old Earth Creationism 1 -Outlines Hugh Ross’s “Reasons to Believe” testable model for Old Earth Creation. Very interesting stuff.

Old Earth Creationism 2 – Examines the origins of mankind. Seems like it could go either way.

Old Earth Creationism 3 – Issues regarding the age of the universe and scripture.

Old Earth Creationism 4 – A theological argument for an old earth.

Young Earth Creationism 1 -I examine the YEC position. It seems like catastrophism (cataclysmic events like the flood) is central to a developed young earth view.

Young Earth Creationism 2 – Examines some methodological issues and grants that the YEC position is at least coherent, based around a worldwide Flood, which has good Scriptural evidence.

Young Earth Creationism 3 – Shows that it seems as though the YEC position is the most theologically sound.

Young Earth Creationism 4 – Argues that YEC may be the only way to coherently hold to original sin.

Intelligent Design 1 – Brief outline of some of the ideas within Intelligent Design.

Intelligent Design 2 – Methodological considerations–can we find intelligence in nature?

Intelligent Design 3 – More considerations about detecting intelligence.

Intelligent Design 4: Information in the Cell- I briefly discuss Meyer’s argument in Signature in the Cell.

Christian Presuppositions and Science – Christians and use of science. I argue that both theology and science should cohere.

The Interaction of Science and Faith – Outlines 4 options for Christians to take in regards to science.

Guest Post 1: Matt Moss Part 1 – Part 2 – Part 3 – Part 4 – Part 5 – A series by Matt Moss discussing the Creation accounts through the lens of temple theology.

Guest Post: Mike on Geocreationism Part 1 – Part 2 – Geocreationism and Original Sin-A series of posts by Mike Trutt about Geocreationism. See Part 1 for the outline of this view. The subsequent parts develop this intriguing idea.

Book Reviews:

“The Cell’s Design” by Fazale Rana.