| Published 2010 |
It is no surprise that theistic evolutionists or progressive creationists like Dr. Hugh Ross and Dr.
Francis Collins are trying to make it acceptable to remain Christians while still agreeing with the
evolutionism of mainstream science.
However, many Christians see these attempts as potentially destructive of faith if followed to their
logical conclusions. In this respect, at least one atheist writer would agree. In its February, 2010
newsletter, the Creation Ministries International quoted one Richard Bozarth. Mr. Bozarth in the
September, 1979 issue of American Atheist magazine had written:
There undoubtedly are a number of Christians who have not logically thought through this situation,
as did Bozarth. If someone can believe we are descended from lower forms of life and still repent of
his sins and believe in Jesus as his Savior, maybe we ought to rejoice and pray that person doesn’t
do too much thinking.
Still, for Christians of weak faith, the dangers of coming to the same conclusion as did Richard
Bozarth are real. It is at this point that scientists who believe in the Bible can be of great help in
pointing out the serious problems which evolution has with not only the Bible, but also with observable
science. (See Nuggets in this issue.)
Yes, Mr. Bozarth, Christianity may indeed be fighting for its life, but that has always been the case.
Whether it was persecution in the Roman Colosseum, the evil deeds of false prophets, or attacks by
modern science, the fight goes on. Yet the church will prevail.
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock (Peter’s confession of faith) I will build my church,
and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18) LSI
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Warren Krug, a retired teacher, is the editor of the LSI Journal and is currently serving as
president of the Lutheran Science Institute. He holds a B.S. in Education from Concordia
University Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Oklahoma State University. He is a
member at Trinity, Caledonia, Wisconsin.
Francis Collins are trying to make it acceptable to remain Christians while still agreeing with the
evolutionism of mainstream science.
However, many Christians see these attempts as potentially destructive of faith if followed to their
logical conclusions. In this respect, at least one atheist writer would agree. In its February, 2010
newsletter, the Creation Ministries International quoted one Richard Bozarth. Mr. Bozarth in the
September, 1979 issue of American Atheist magazine had written:
There undoubtedly are a number of Christians who have not logically thought through this situation,
as did Bozarth. If someone can believe we are descended from lower forms of life and still repent of
his sins and believe in Jesus as his Savior, maybe we ought to rejoice and pray that person doesn’t
do too much thinking.
Still, for Christians of weak faith, the dangers of coming to the same conclusion as did Richard
Bozarth are real. It is at this point that scientists who believe in the Bible can be of great help in
pointing out the serious problems which evolution has with not only the Bible, but also with observable
science. (See Nuggets in this issue.)
Yes, Mr. Bozarth, Christianity may indeed be fighting for its life, but that has always been the case.
Whether it was persecution in the Roman Colosseum, the evil deeds of false prophets, or attacks by
modern science, the fight goes on. Yet the church will prevail.
“And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock (Peter’s confession of faith) I will build my church,
and the gates of Hades will not overcome it.” (Matthew 16:18) LSI
_________________________________________________________________________________
Warren Krug, a retired teacher, is the editor of the LSI Journal and is currently serving as
president of the Lutheran Science Institute. He holds a B.S. in Education from Concordia
University Chicago and a M.S. in Education from Oklahoma State University. He is a
member at Trinity, Caledonia, Wisconsin.
When Some Atheists Are Smarter Than Some Christians by Warren Krug |
When Some Atheists Are Smarter Than Some Christians by Warren Krug |
It becomes clear now that the whole justification of Jesus’ life and death is predicated on the
existence of Adam and the forbidden fruit he and Eve ate. Without the original sin, who
needs to be redeemed? Without Adam’s fall into a life of constant sin terminated by death,
what purpose is there to Christianity? None. What all this means is that Christianity cannot
lose the Genesis account of creation. . .Christianity is fighting for its very life.
existence of Adam and the forbidden fruit he and Eve ate. Without the original sin, who
needs to be redeemed? Without Adam’s fall into a life of constant sin terminated by death,
what purpose is there to Christianity? None. What all this means is that Christianity cannot
lose the Genesis account of creation. . .Christianity is fighting for its very life.