Two huge stories this week: the Super Bowl and the Bill Nye vs. Ken Ham debate. As such, I’ve brought up some links related to each. As always, let me know your thoughts! If you’re interested in the debate, be sure to check out my overview and analysis.
Notable Christians Open to an Old-universe, Old-earth perspective– In the debate, Ken Ham kept mentioning various scientists who were Christian and young earth creationists. Here, there is a list of many notable Christian thinkers who are open to an old-earth perspective instead.
Origins Science and Misconceptions of Historical Science– Over at Naturalis Historia, this extremely relevant post was offered up which contests Ken Ham’s presentation of a major gap between historical sciences and observational sciences.
ESPN spots a ghost in the Seattle-Russell Wilson lovefest– One thing that has received little coverage regarding the Seahawks is Russell Wilson’s faith. Perhaps that’s because he is not so in-your-face as Tim Tebow, but both Wilson and Robert Griffin III are faithful men. Here, the author explores the popularity of Wilson in a fairly secular city.
All 32 NFL Teams Crossed with Star Wars– I love football, and I love Star Wars. These are some awesome Star Wars crossovers for NFL Teams. Check it out!
How about checking out some reviews of the debate between Ken Ham and Bill Nye? Here are a couple:
Ken Ham vs. Bill Nye post-debate analysis– The GeoChristian has a brief overview of the debate with a focus on what each got right or wrong.
Ken Ham vs. Bill Nye: The Aftermath– Luke Nix over at Faithful Thinkers has another thoughtful review. His post focuses much more on the topic of the debate as opposed to a broad overview. Highly recommended.
Be sure to check out my own review of the debate, which gives a lengthy overview as well as specific analysis on the debate- Ken Ham vs. Bill Nye: Analysis of a lose-lose debate.
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Hi, in the UK if a pro sports player has a faith its a real non issue, its not mocked or anything like that at all, good for them is more the attitude, each to their own. Going by the article it is a big deal in the states? Why do you think that is? Regards.
Posted by Steve | February 7, 2014, 6:47 AMWell, I can’t see how it could not be a big deal if it’s true. I fear that the UK has gone far down the road into the profoundly muddled confusion and logical contradiction of “tolerance” dogma.
Posted by william francis brown | February 7, 2014, 10:24 AMI think a debate between the scientists that you mentioned who are Christian and acknowledge an Old Universe and the Ken Ham YE scientists would be much more interesting than the Nye vs Ham debate. I would love to hear the scientific support for both sides. My understanding is that an old universe has substantial scientific evidence.
Posted by John L. | February 10, 2014, 3:21 PM