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Download October 2009 INSTITUTE FOR CREATION RESEARCH www.icr.org OCTOBER 2009 ACTSVOL. 38 NO. 10 FACTS & DINOSAUR DNA RESEARCH Is the tale wagging the evidence? NEW from the INSTITUTE for CREATION RESEARCH Earth’s Catastrophic Past Geology, Creation & the Flood A N D REW A. SNELLING ew from the Institute for Creation Research, the long- With in-depth scholarly research and insight, topics covered in Nawaited update to The Genesis Flood. this two-volume set include: Written by researcher Andrew Snelling—one of the world’s • The Biblical Record of the Global Genesis Flood leading geologists in the creation science movement—Earth’s • Non-Geological Arguments Used Against a Global Catastrophic Past provides up-to-date geological evidence that Genesis Flood demonstrates the authority and accuracy of the biblical account • Noah, the Ark, and the Animals of creation and the Flood. • The Framework for a Scriptural Geology • A Biblical Geologic Model of Earth History The two-volume set is only $59.95, plus shipping and handling To order, call 800.628.7640 or visit www.icr.org/store FROM THE EDITOR CONTENTS Dinosaur DNA Research 4 James J. S. Johnson, J.D., Standing in the Gap Jeffrey Tomkins, Ph.D., and Brian Thomas, M.S. ’m writing this month’s column looking School—those who have the credentials and ex- out over the Black Hills of South Dakota. perience to design and teach Christian educators Equipping Teachers with the Truth What a gorgeous site! Rolling hills, beau- how to fully integrate biblical creation principles 8 tiful pines, and even Mount Rushmore a in science classrooms. Ifew miles away. Vacations have been few and far And don’t forget to register for one of three Made in His Image: between in the last three years with the enormity Demand the Evidence conferences being held 10 The Connecting of our tasks at ICR—relocating our headquar- across the United States in October and Novem- Power of Hands ters to Dallas, expanding our publications de- ber. The cost is just $25.00 ($20.00 if you register Randy J. Guliuzza, P.E., M.D. partment, initiating brand new conferences and early, and $15.00 for students). For more details, seminars across the country, and upgrading our visit www.icr.org/conference. Dinosaur Protein media, just to name a few. Much thanks to Dr. Enclosed in Acts & Facts this month is our 12 Sequences and the and Mrs. Randy Guliuzza for the hospitality of Fall Resource Guide, which keeps expanding as Dino-to-Bird Model their “cabin in the woods.” Dr. Henry Morris’ Au- ICR publishes and acquires many new books, Jeffrey Tomkins, Ph.D. gust 30th devotional “Prepared for You” in Days DVDs, and teaching aids on science, Bible, and of Praise was a reminder that the Lord Jesus has apologetics topics. One of these new items is our A Classic Polystrate prepared a special place—not a vacation home, annual teaching poster, this year titled Fossil Re- 15 Fossil but a permanent residence—for all of us who cord of Noah’s Flood. The iconic images of fos- John D. Morris, Ph.D. have been adopted into His family. Best of all, the sils—normally used in evolution-based geologic reservation is guaranteed! column charts—have been arranged according Squid Fossils, Ancient Speaking of beautiful places on earth, in to Flood geology. Kudos to graphic designer Su- 16 DNA, and a Young Earth September ICR led a fantastic group of adven- san Windsor for her original artwork and stun- Frank Sherwin, M.A. turers on our Yosemite Creation Tour. If you’ve ning design. Science Writer Brian Thomas and never been on an ICR tour, you’re missing out on ICR President Dr. John Morris expertly reviewed Can Life Exist on Other a tremendous blessing. I’ll have a full report for the content for accuracy. This is a great resource 18 Planets? you in our November issue. for science teachers in Christian schools! Danny Faulkner, Ph.D. This is ICR’s busiest time of year at confer- ICR continues to stand in the gap for truth ences and seminars around the country. It also as we confront our culture with the veracity of Letters to the Editor begins the annual ACSI convention season. ICR the biblical record and teach men and women 20 Radio Log speakers are conducting some 70 seminars at how to defend their faith. But we need you to ACSI conventions alone. Read more about this contend for the faith with us. The battle is the Ministry Mindset in on page 8. If you are a Christian school teacher, Lord’s, and your faithfulness as intercessors and 21 the Land of the consider attending one of these regional meet- supporters is needed more than ever. Thank you Midnight Sun ings. The launch of our new Science Education for standing with us. Henry M. Morris IV Essentials curriculum supplements is drawing Lawrence E. Ford much attention from teachers. It is K-12 science EX E CUTIV E EDITOR God’s Holiness De- education from the experts at the ICR Graduate 22 mands a Perfect Creation Henry M. Morris III, D.Min. Published by Executive Editor: Lawrence E. Ford No articles may be reprinted in Institute for Creation Research Managing Editor: Beth Mull whole or in part without obtaining P. O. Box 59029, Dallas, TX 75229 Assistant Editor: Christine Dao permission from ICR. 214.615.8300 Designer: Dennis Davidson www.icr.org OCTOBER 2009 • ACTS FACTS 3 & DINOSAUR DNA RESEARCH Is the tale wagging the evidence? inosaurs are a popular topic of study, whether in the pub- lic imagination or in scientific research. The scientific community, however, has a dirty little secret regarding the manner in which that research is handled. If dinosaur DDNA doesn’t “look like chicken” (or a crocodile), it will most likely be dis- carded as “unreliable data” prior to publication—and thus be effectively censored from public access. JAMES J. S. JOHNSON, J.D., Why? Because evolutionary scientists are committed to only publish JEFFREY TOMKINS, PH .D., dinosaur DNA data that match their naturalistic tale of origins. Despite the AND BRIAN THOMAS, M.S. amazing discoveries of soft tissue from dinosaur bones,1 dinosaur DNA research results (and other dinosaur “connective tissue” research) continue to be steered by evolutionary dogmatism. 4 ACTS FACTS • OCTOBER 2009 & Dino DNA Furthermore, Morell reported, “Schweitzer To make sure she’s liberated the right has already extracted a molecule that might molecule, Schweitzer compares the An article published in Science in 1993 be dinosaur DNA.” extracted DNA sequences with those illustrates how and why dinosaur bone research of hundreds of living organisms. If the However, connective tissue ruins and has been chillingly censored. “Dino DNA: The sequence turns out to be similar to that degrades over time, such that DNA should Hunt and the Hype” by Virginia Morell stated of a known fungal gene, for example, she not survive at all, even if the creature only knows the sample has that “several groups are racing to get the first lived 50,000 years ago.3 The existence of been contaminated. DNA out of dinosaur bones, but other research- 65 million-year-old DNA ers say their efforts are taking attention away is biochemically un think- The old-earth evolutionary tale is clearly at from the real scientific value of ancient DNA.” able. In other words, the This article referenced then-recent odds with the fresh dinosaur bone evidence. old-earth evolutionary tale findings of fresh dinosaur tissue: is clearly at odds with the fresh dinosaur That’s how DNA hunters know they’ve Mary Schweitzer, a biology graduate bone evidence. How embarrassing to the student at Montana State University’s gone wrong. But how do they know when academic establishment! This may be why Museum of the Rockies, was examining a they’re on the right track, given that there thin section of Tyrranosaurus rex bone… ongoing dinosaur soft tissue discoveries are are no living dinosaurs to provide a handy when she noticed a series of peculiar generally not broadcast through popular sample of DNA for comparison? The answer is that they rely on paleontological structures. Round and tiny and nucleated, media channels. they were threaded through the bone theory, which (according to most like red blood cells in blood vessels. But researchers) holds that dinosaurs and blood cells in a dinosaur bone should Research Censorship crocodiles came from the same stock, and have disappeared eons ago. “I got goose that the dinosaurs’ only living descendants Evolutionary “damage control” is bumps,” recalls Schweitzer. “It was exactly are birds. Therefore researchers look for like looking at a slice of modern bone. But, observed in the form of “chilling” (i.e., DNA that is similar, but not identical, to 4 of course, I couldn’t believe it. I said to the coerced) censorship of research, with severe DNA from these groups of organisms. lab technician: ‘The bones, after all, are 65 consequences to those who “buck the system.” In other words, only DNA research that million years old. How could blood cells Consider the research flow chart pictured here survive that long?’”2 provides dinosaur DNA sequences similar to describing the process of extracting dinosaur those of birds and crocodiles is allowed. As the Why was Schweitzer, an eyewitness DNA. Note steps 7 and especially 8. Why must flowchart indicates, all other results are deemed who microscopically observed the insides of the research results be dismissed if the DNA anomalies that should be rejected as though a T. rex bone, afraid to believe her own eyes? extract doesn’t look like birds or crocodiles? they were known contaminants, like fungal Isn’t empirical science all about observation? The answer is evolutionary gatekeeping: genes.
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