The Youth's Instructor for 1968
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OCTOBER 22, 1968 INSTRUCTOR THEyoUTH'S oc v 1 7 9 6 8 4 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR by ROBERT V. GENTRY THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR is a non- Vistas fiction weekly. It is published for young adults who are capable of asking sincere questions, and who seek to know the counsels of Scripture. Its contents are LITTLE more than forty years who was fearful of truth—truth be- chosen to serve readers who want to ago Dayton, Tennessee, hosted ing defined as that body of informa- reach maturity—spiritually, socially, in- A tellectually, and physically. Its staff the now famous Scopes trial. Clar- tion accrued through scientific re- holds that God is man's heavenly Fa- ence Darrow, one of the outstanding search. Bryan died a broken man a ther; that Jesus is man's Saviour; that genuine Christians will strive to love lawyers of that era, together with a few days after the trial while his God supremely and their neighbors as opponents were basking in the sun- themselves. few well-known scientists, formed Its pages reflect an expanding ob- a group for the purpose of defend- light of approval for "demolishing jective from 1852 to 1968. First it was essentially a vehicle for providing ing John Scopes, who had recently the medieval concepts" that Bryan youth Sabbath school lessons. Now it challenged the Tennessee anti-evo- represented. also provides many added services for a generation that should witness the lution law. During the trial Darrow had made literal return of Jesus and the restora- William Jennings Bryan, great the point time and time again that tion of a sinless world to the universe of God. fundamentalist orator and three Bryan's philosophy was completely times Presidential candidate, was the antagonistic to academic f reedom— mainstay of the prosecution. Bryan a threat to the liberty of our country. based his arguments on the Bible. The results of the trial itself were Editor WALTER T. CRANDALL To him the Biblical record of Crea- seen as a triumph of intellectual Associate Editor JAMES JOINER tion and the Flood was clear. It truth over religious bigotry and ig- Art Editor T. K. MARTIN bordered on presumption and fool- norance, and so it has continued Layout Artist ALAN FORQUER ishness to question the Inspired Rec- until this day. Evolution never en- joyed so great a following until the SHARE Editor MILDRED LEE JOHNSON ord, so he thought, and he planned his case accordingly. time of the trial—until Darrow and Editorial Secretary MILDRED ADAMS Unfortunately, he had not thought his associates presumably demon- Editorial Consultants about the possibility of a theologian's strated the scientific accuracy of the THOMAS S. GERATY being introduced into the trial who theory. THEODORE LUCAS, DONALD E. MAN- According to an article published SELL, CALVIN E. MOSELEY, JR., GERALD would dispute his interpretation of R. NASH, F. DONALD YOST the record. Neither had he reckoned not long ago, few intelligent scien- with the shrewdness of Darrow, who tifically trained individuals question Circulation Manager S. L. CLARK was quick to realize that science the validity of the evolutionary theory Field Representatives C. M. WILLIS could be brought into the picture in today. The prevailing opinion is that CLIFFORD OKUNO favor of the Darwinian concept of the Biblical record of Creation and evolution. the Flood cannot stand close scien- The trial record reveals a sad tific investigation. Many believe that Published by the Seventh-day Advent- commentary on certain individuals it is impossible to reconcile the re- ists. Printed every Tuesday by the Re- view and Herald Publishing Association, who failed to recognize fully the is- search endeavors of renowned scien- at Takoma Park, Washington, D.C. tists all over the world with the Bibli- 20012, U.S.A. Second-class postage paid sues with which they were dealing. at Washington, D.C. Copyright, 1968, After Bryan presented his case and cal record. Although Bryan is to be Review and Herald Publishing Associa- tion, Washington, D.C. 20012. argued from the Bible that the In- admired for his convictions, few To contact the editorial staff, write, spired Word definitely excluded evo- would want to face adversaries such or telephone Area Code 202, 723-3700. lution, Darrow then attempted to as he had to face in the same circum- Subscription rates to U.S. and U.S. possessions: one year, $7.95; in clubs of bring expert scientific witnesses for stances. three or more, one year, each 56.25. Rates slightly higher in Canada. All the purpose of establishing a factual If the battle is to be fought on other countries: add 80 cents postage basis for the theory of evolution. scientific grounds, it would seem far each year per subscription. When Bryan objected to the admis- more reasonable to ascertain what, A mouth before you move, notify THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR of both sibility of scientific evidence, Dar- if any, scientific evidence exists re- your old and new address. Any cot- respondence about your subscription row quickly made the point that lating to the Biblical record. To this should enclose the address label from Bryan was afraid of the truth, that end "Vistas" is dedicated. An ac- the magazine or wrapper. If the post office is unable to make delivery, your is, that scientific truth undermines, companying article in this issue subscription will be suspended until a not substantiates the Bible record. awaits your study and response. Your correct address is supplied. The testimony of these scientific ideas and comments relating to this experts was subsequently given to article and similar topics will be pre- the press, and the reports were circu- sented in succeeding columns. Photo credits: Cover, Wellesley Muir; pp. 6-8, Roy Henrickson. lated all over the country via the news media. Bryan's position was not Robert Gentry is a member of the Institute of Planetary Science at Columbia Union College, very pleasant, to say the least. He Takoma Park, Maryland 20012. Any correspond- ence about his material in this magazine should VOLUME 116, NUMBER 43 OCTOBER 22, 1968 had been made to appear as a man be addressed directly to him. 2 The Youth's Instructor, October 22, 1968 A TASTE OF DORMITORY LIFE 111 z v.* • :2.7= SEN •--, . - • -‘• • 0 1959 BY REV1E, AND HERALD YES SCHLAIKJER, N.A., ARTIST A Maiden, a Moon, and a Motorcycle URING the second semester of as I was awkward. She giggled at my D my senior year a family whom I attempts to be wry and seemed to ap- will call the Rowells came to the acad- preciate every one of my halting at- emy community. Their daughter, by SYDNEY ALLEN, Ph.D. tempts to please her. whom I will call Fran, enrolled in the As graduation time drew near, we PART EIGHT school. Before she had been around made plans to continue our acquaint- very long I had noticed her presence. ance. She was soft spoken and reserved, On my last opportunity to be with and as a result she didn't quickly be- her we walked home along an elevated come well known in the school. Her path above the campus. The moon parents lived in a trailer house and call Janice, the daughter of Fran's fa- flooded the hillside above the school her father worked in a factory near the ther's boss. Janice was enjoying the at- and the smell of orange blossoms was campus. tentions of Phil Dunham, the only one heavy in the air. This is the stuff of I was socially insecure myself, so her of my academy friends who became a which romance is made, of course, and lack of flashiness made her seem all minister later on. Fran's friendship I was not unaffected by it. We ob- the more attractive to me. The fact is with Janice was another factor that served the strictest restraints, however, that I was drawn to her because she led me to select her from among the for which I have always been glad. As was new and, consequently, couldn't other girls whose company I might I bade her good-by, though, I fully have seen any of my past awkward- have sought. The four of us made a expected to see her again in three nesses. Perhaps, I thought, she is the congenial group. months. She promised to write and only girl around who hasn't seen me A sense of poise and humor is one then I departed. Letters, I hoped, blush! of the most attractive qualities that a could serve as a substitute for the liv- We hit it off well from the start. person can have. Due to a deficiency ing presence. For the first time I actively sought the in this quality many otherwise attrac- After my partner, Bob Clark, and continued company of a girl. This all tive people turn out to be less than I arrived in Elko, Nevada, to begin took place just a few months before interesting when you try to get to know our summer of colporteur work, my our graduation. them. Fran had a fine sense of humor first question was whether there was a Fran was a close friend of a girl I'll and she seemed to be almost as poised letter from Fran. There wasn't. I won- The Youth's Instructor, October 22, 1968 3 dered why there wasn't. She had prom- was possible, was not only permitted the academy during the summer, so I ised . —it was encouraged. wrote and asked him to inquire into All doubts were dissolved the next Pairing off, however, was strictly the matter.