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Creation Matters Volume 21 Number 1 Creation Matters Volume 21 Number 1 A publication of the Creation Research Society January / February 2016 (See page 2 for a report from the conference committee.) Scenes from the Now Available in the CRS Bookstore Earth’s Mysterious Magnetism and that of other celestial orbs by Russell Humphreys and Mark De Spain 2015, CRS Books (e-book, 177 pages estimated) Regular price $4.99 r. Humphreys has published widely on the subject of the D magnetism of the Earth and other solar system bodies. Now, all that information has been gathered together into one, generally easy-to-follow, color e-book. The authors have included basic information on magnetism, as well as the decreasing magnetic field of the Earth. Humphreys’ early predictions concerning the magnetic fields of other solar system bodies are summarized as well. Because the decaying field suggests a young Earth, secular scientists have invented the dynamo theory, which is supposed to have powered its magnetic field for billions of years. However, Humphreys has demonstrated this model to be untenable. This book also shows that magnetic field reversals, which have been inferred from the paleomagnetism of the rocks, can be explained by the dynamics of Noah’s Flood. With more than 55 illustrations and a helpful glossary, the book is colorfully and generously illustrated, having been written to the level of the college student and educated layman. The topic is masterfully covered without the use of mathematical equations! Available in Mobi (Kindle), Epub, and PDF formats. Note: A paperback edition is expected to be available in 2016. by the Conference Committee* humans have one less chro- n August, the Creation Research mosome pair than do chimpanzees, evo- Society held a well-attended science lutionists have suggested that, as humans conference, the fifth such gathering evolved from their primate ancestors, hu- I Plenary sessions man chromosome 2 was formed by the the Society has organized since 2009. The purpose of these conferences is for creation The conference began each morning with fusion of two separate chromosomes, giving scientists to gather with their peers and informal opening remarks about the forth- humans fewer chromosomes. Dr. Tomkins present new models, challenge old models, coming day’s events, including humorous presented detailed evidence showing there or even offer incomplete ideas and unfin- dialog in the form of “CRS Follies” (a is no evidence for this fusion. This lack of ished research. Because the conference collection of fictitious examples of “reject- evidence for a fusion strongly challenges the evolutionists’ view of human history, encourages investigators to present cutting- ed” abstracts) The formal activities began . making it extremely difficult for them to edge and potentially controversial concepts with a plenary presentation featuring an explain the difference in chromosome num- (even some “wild” ideas), no recordings are invited speaker. Plenary speakers at previ- bers between humans and chimps. made or proceedings published. In this ous conferences have included Dr. Rob atmosphere, researchers are encouraged to Carter, Dr. Jonathan Sarfati, Dr. Jason Lisle, Both of these plenary presentations discuss, exchange ideas, cordially disagree, Dr. Russ Humphreys, and Dr. Georgia Pur- were video recorded, and will soon be post- and ultimately build collaborations. dom. ed on the members’ section of the Society’s website. The 2015 meeting was held at the Dou- The first plenary of the 2015 meeting ble Tree hotel in Farmers Grove, TX. The was delivered by Dr. Kevin Anderson (Di- Scientific concurrent sessions Institute for Creation Research (ICR), locat- rector of the CRS Van Andel Creation Re- Following the morning plenary sessions, ed close to the hotel, served as our host for search Center), who gave an update on the attendees had the choice of attending vari- the event. The evening before the confer- iDINO project and outlined the project’s ous concurrent section talks. Topics includ- ence, many attendees gathered at ICR for a future direction (more information for iDI- ed biology, genetics, geology, physics, pre-conference mixer. As with any science NO can be found at the CRS website astronomy, and theology. Each talk was meeting, such informal time enables attend- www.creationresearch.org). Dr. Anderson followed by a short period for questions and ees the opportunity to both relax and meet also discussed some of the current models answers (Q/A). As is the situation with any old friends (or make new friends). Some proposed by evolutionists to explain the science conference, some presentations of us know each other by our writings and preservation of tissue in dinosaur fossils. reputations, but have not previously met. were more technical than others, and some The second plenary was given by Dr. The CRS conference provides such occa- Q/A discussions were livelier than others. Jeff Tomkins (ICR staff scientist), who sions each year. This mixer also provided Many positive comments were made discussed the chromosome fusion model an opportunity to visit ICR’s Dallas facility about the conference, including those in that evolutionists have proposed. Since and meet members of their science staff. anticipation of next year’s conference. Ab- Creation Matters ISSN 1094-6632 Contents Volume 21, Number 1 January / February 2016 Copyright © 2016 Creation Research Society Scenes from the 2015 CRS Science Conference..........1 All rights reserved. Now available: Earth’s Mysterious Magnetism.............1 Editor: Glen W. Wolfrom 2015 CRS Science Conference.......................................2 Assistant Editors: A Parable of Design.........................................................3 Jean K. Lightner Robert Hill The Paranasal Sinuses Are not Vestigial......................4 For advertising rates and information for au- thors: Math Matters: Vive la Différence...................................5 Glen W. Wolfrom, Editor Matters of Fact: A Tale of Two Constellations..............6 Creation Research Society …without excuse! The Testimony of the History of 6801 N. Highway 89 Evolution..........................................................................7 Chino Valley, AZ 86323-9186 Speaking of Science Possible Super-Grand Canyon Found Under Antarctica..............9 Email: [email protected] News to Enhance Your Birding....................................................9 Phone: 928.636.1153 Geology Theories Are Not Set in Stone.....................................10 Creation Research Society Website: All by Design: Tidepool Trickster................................12 www.creationresearch.org Articles published in Creation Matters represent the opinions and beliefs of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the official position of the CRS. 2 | Creation Research Society stracts of concurrent presentations have Dr. Gary Parker, and Mr. Frank Sherwin. format as did the previous conferences. been published in the Summer 2015 issue John offered some commentary on the cre- More information about the 2016 confer- of the Creation Research Society Quarterly. ation movement as well as evidence for ence (abstract submission, lodging, registra- It is anticipated that some talks will ulti- creation. This was interwoven with a won- tion) can be found on the CRS website mately lead to completed research studies derful collection of stories about his father’s (www.creationresearch.org). that can be published in peer-reviewed jour- life, as well as experiences in his own life. nals, such as CRSQ. Dr. Morris’ lecture was also video recorded, and will soon be posted to the members’ *Members of the conference committee in- HMM Memorial Lecture section of the CRS website. clude Danny Faulkner, Robert Hill, and Kevin Anderson. On the Friday evening of the conference, Next meeting Dr. John Morris (son of Henry Morris and past President of ICR) gave the 5th Henry This year’s meeting will be held July 28–30 M. Morris Memorial Lecture. This lecture, (2016) on the campus of Concordia Univer- which is open to the public, was established sity, Ann Arbor, MI. This location has to honor the late Dr. Morris, and has featured special significance for the Society, having several speakers who had worked very served as the informal “headquarters” for closely with Dr. Morris. Past speakers have the Society during its early years. The 2016 been Dr. John Whitcomb, Dr. Duane Gish, conference will again follow the same basic A Parable of Design by Dave Woetzel t was the beginning of the personal fidelity that the ten thousandth copy would must allow maximum interaction with other computer revolution and anything be an accurate reproduction of the original. objects encountered along the way. seemed possible. Creativity was in Backups, safe-mode, and fallback routines I But there was one more thing that lay vogue and Bill was at the cutting edge of would make this platform stable enough to at the bottom of it all. This wasn’t just what he believed would be a genesis. He run without administrators. It would be so another job. It was to be a landmark. It was had just braved the evening’s gusty rain, as well crafted that it would last through the to be a piece of himself, his vision, his very he dashed down the block to pick up a cup generations. Yet all that stunning power and soul. People who had never heard of him of his favorite high-octane, caffeinated program complexity must be invisibly would admire his handiwork and see his black brew. A large draw at the super-sized tucked
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