A number of related questions have come in lately about abiogenesis/the origin of life, so we thought it would be a good idea to reproduce an appendix from the book Is There a God (www.ipibooks.com) which addresses this topic. See below. John Oakes
Editor’s note. This article was recently published by Dr. Robert Kurka, a professor at Linconln Christian University and a good friend of us at ARS. He carefully discusses the theological and biblical implications of recent evidence from biology with respect to the origin of human beings. If Adam Be Razed
This is an updated version of a class on God and Science/Science and the Bible presented by Dr. John Oakes at the 2012 ICEC at UCLA October 20, 2012. God and Science UCLA ppt
See below for a Q & A of particular interest which was answered by John M. Beggs on the question of whether scientific results about the neural pathways for decision-making can be used to prove that we do not have free will.
Editor’s note: We are not sure we agree with all being said here, but it is food for thought. The authors place Adam and Eve about 14,000 years ago. http://www.accuracyingenesis.com/adam.html
This is a presentation given by Dr. John Oakes in Hong Kong 1/11/2012. John acknowledges that, although all the notes and power point are his, many of the thoughts come from a similar presentation by Dr. Douglas Jacoby at the 2011 ARS Christian evidences conference. Audio will be in the ARS store soon. […]
This Power Point presentation was used by John Clayton at the 2011 ICEC in Long Beach CA June 18, 2011. Science and the Paranormal 12.49 Mb
http://www.facebook.com/l/5e9a8sDnpfM_UJH2gQut6uOWwUg/hartfordchurch.org/cms/ or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr0tO8U_Cow An article in the UConn School newspaper: http://www.dailycampus.com/news/speaker-melds-god-and-science-1.2139516
Dr. John Oakes did a class titled Genesis and the Christian World View in Detroit, Michigan 2/19/2011. Audio is available in the EFC store. Power point and notes are included. Genesis and Christian World View Power Point 2.11 Mb Notes
Science and Religion are Not Enemies. An essay by John Oakes, PhD. This essay was written for inclusion in a new college textbook for a class titled "Intro to Scientific Thought." Because of the nature of the class, the essay is about the relationship between science and religion in general, and does not deal specifically […]
A review of the Forum at the recent International Christian Evidence Conference by Brian Colon, a member of the ARS board. See below. Editor’s Note: This review was written by Brian Colon. In the intereste of full disclosure, John Oakes gave some editing suggestions, but all edits were approved by Brian. 2010 ICEC Forum: Four Christian […]
See below for a review of the evolution forum at the 2010 International Christian Evidence Conference. The review is by Brian Colon, a member of the ARS board. Review: ICEC Forum, "Four Christian Views of Evolution" Editor’s note: In the interest of full disclosure, John Oakes, who was one of the participants in the forum, did […]
View a video of Dr. John Oakes giving a lecture The Bible, From God or Man? in both English and Hungarian. Go to this URL http://vimeo.com/13257586
A power point by Dr. John Beggs, professor at Indiana University for 2010 ICEC on his research in neuroscience and the philosophical and theological questions of the existence of the human soul. PPT Defense of the Soul 2.36 Mb
The notes and power point are from a class taught by Dr. William Golightly at the 2010 ICEC. The notes/essay attached are particularly good, providing a fairly comprehensive description of where cosmology is at today, as well as listing anthropic fine tuning arguments. Essay: God and Cosmology PP God and Cosmology 3.78 Mb
This is the power point used by John Clayton for his public lecture "Why I Left Atheism" at the 2010 ICEC in Irvine, CA Why I Left Atheism 12.57 Mb
A class taught by Dr. John Oakes for Proyect Esdras, Mexico City May 8, 2010. ppt Four Christian Views of Evolution (English) 4.10 Mb ppt Four Christian Views of Evolution (Spanish) (
This class was given at the 2010 ICEC by Dr. Robert Kurka of Lincoln Christian University. Note, the notes are more thorough than the ppt. PPT Science: Christianity’s Lost Child Notes for Science: Christianity’s Lost Child
An Article by John Oakes, PhD describing four Christian views of evolution, along with strengths and weaknesses of the four views. This essay is intended as a guide for the upcoming forum at the 2010 ICEC in Irvine, CA. Four Christian Views of Evolution John Oakes 6/3/10 We at ARS will be sponsoring a […]
Este clase se ensenado por John Oakes, PhD 8 de Mayo, 2010 para el Proyecto Esdras en DF Mexico. Cuatro Perspectivas de la Evolucion 3.88 Mb
God and Science Bahasa Indonesia 3.84 Mb
This white paper is by Tim Keller. Keller is a pastor for a church in New York and is not a member of ARS. The article is posted at BioLogos.org which is where I found this article. John Oakes Keller White Paper
Attached is a power point for a presentation titled Science and Christianity by John Oakes in New Brunswick, New Jersey while visiting Rutgers University 11/21/09. Science and Christianity Rutgers 10.74 Mb
Reasons For Belief: A class taught by John Oakes, PhD at Harvard University 10/16/2009. The subject is reasons to believe the Bible is the inspired Word of God. See EFC store for the recording Reasons For Belief Harvard 2.76 Mb The Bible: From God or Man? Delos B. McKown: "Christianity is scientifically unsupported and […]
INTELLIGENT DESIGN IN NATURE: DELUSION OR DIVINE REVELATION? Handouts from a class by Denis Lamoureux at International Christian Evidence Conference 6/13/09. ID handout A ID Handout B
Beyond the Evolution vs. Creation Debate. A handout by Dr. Denis Lamoureaux. Used for a presentation at the 2009 International Christian Evidence Conference. Two handouts. Click on icon Beyond Evolution vs. Creation A 1.38 Mb Beyond Evolution vs. Creation B 260.90 Kb
A class taught by John Oakes, PhD at Christian Evidences Conference 6/12/09 on theism and reasons to believe in special creation. See below for notes. Special Creation 3.95 Mb Special Creation Natural creation or Special creation of life and of human beings? We will look at the evidence for evolution, but first let us think […]
A review by John Lang review_of_evolutionary_creation 366.63 Kb
Below is a review by Jeff Chacon of a debate held Monday 10/27/2008 at the University of Florida. The topic was “Science, Man, God: A Creationism vs. Evolution Debate.” Latest Debate a Smashing Success! by Jeff Chacon 10/29/08 The large ballroom at the University of Florida was buzzing with excitement and packed to overflowing […]
This is a report from a Presbyterial organization on interpretation of Genesis One. I disagree with some of what is here, but it is about as thorough as I have seen. It is copyrighted, so I only include the first few pages, as well as a link to read the whole article. John Oakes […]
science_and_religion_lecture 1.42 Mb Power Point for a recent invited lecture in a philosophy class at Grossmont College by John Oakes, PhD
A Response to The God Delusion: Power Point 21/07/2008,19:46 John M. Oakes, PhD Click the link below to see an outline of the class, or on the power point icon above to view the power point. A Response to Scientific Materialism and The God Delusion Richard Dawkins, author of A River out of Eden, […]
The purpose of this paper by William Golightly is to seek a solution to the problem that is consistent with well-supported scientific claims, but at the same time is also consistent with our view that the book of Genesis, like the rest of the Bible, is God’s Word. Genesis and the Beginnings of Humanity How […]
Integrity in Apologetics A presentation produced by John Lang for the 2008 International Apologetics Conference.
Question: Any thoughts on laminin? The youtube video and email are making the rounds. Some are claiming that this cross-shaped cross explains Colossians 1:17. Question: Any thoughts on laminin? The youtube video and email are making the rounds. That it is cruciform is, to me, coincidental. Does it give you tingly feelings? Response: This molecule makes for a great preacher point, but […]
Expelled Power Point
Click on the link below to view this paper, as it is in adobe format. This is a paper submitted by John Lang for credit in an on-line course at teachmethebible.org. It is so good I asked and was given permission to post it. {jdownload HGP_Apologetics[1].pdf} Implications of the Human Genome Project on Modern Apologetics […]
? Editor’s Note: This article is by John Oates, not John Oakes. In fact, I disagree with some of the points in this article. Nevertheless, I feel it is quite well researched and written and contains many points the reader will find useful and instructive. J. O. ? Intelligent Design: Are we fighting against God? […]
Editor’s note: The following is a recent answer to a question from an on-line class I have been teaching from the book Is There a God? The response from John Laing was so good, I thought I would share it with users of the EFC web site. What is your argument for how we […]
The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins: A Review Richard Dawkins is arguably the best-known evolutionist and atheist today. He has written a number of books explaining modern discoveries as they relate to the neo-Darwinian theory of evolution. Some of his better-known works include The Selfi sh Gene, The Blind Watchmaker, River out of Edenand […]
Note from John Oakes: This is a college lever paper submitted by a user of the web site. It is not at an extremely scholarly level, but I am proud of Johans for doing an excellent job of defending theism in view of scientific knowledge. I hope you enjoy his paper. J. O. […]
Cosmic Origins The significance of the Big Bang for Theism Matt Longhorn, Reading, UK (philosophical_1@hotmail.com) September 21, 2006 The story of our understanding of the universe has been charted well in the agnostic author Robert Jastrow?s – God and the Astronomers. Jastrow traces the Big Bang theory back to mathematical calculations by […]
Question: Do you believe that the supposed big bang is possible with what it says in the Bible as I think I am not sure but from the Bible I have never seen anything which directly contradicts this theory. Answer: As I would assume you know, this is a matter of opinion. More accurately, it is […]
CREATIONISM By C. Foster Stanback Creationism is a term that has frequently been misunderstood by its opponents. In its most general sense the term means a worldview which attributes the existence of the earth, the cosmos, and life to a divine Creator. Yet within this broader sense there are a number of […]
Checkable Biblical Accuracy In each of the following cases, the Biblical writer had an opportunity to either state the widely held erroneous belief of his day, or to state a factually true description. In each case what was stated was true, demonstrating knowledge beyond the writer’s ability and thus necessarily from God. FACT AS STATED […]
A PRECAUTIONARY TALE ABOUT MISQUOTING SCIENTISTS Charles Darwin wrote, To suppose that the eye, with all its inimitable contrivances for adjusting the focus to different distances, for admitting different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration, could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I freely confess, absurd […]
Dios y la Ciencia 2.96 Mb Power Point para una leccion en DF Mexico Marzo 2010 por John Oakes
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