A Chinese paleontologist lectures around the world saying that recent fossil finds in his country are inconsistent with … - Phillip E. Johnson

Same topic Authors

Quote of the day

I never write. Never! I do not even remember if I can write.

Phillip E. Johnson

A Chinese paleontologist lectures around the world saying that recent fossil finds in his country are inconsistent with the Darwinian theory of evolution. His reason: The major animal groups appear abruptly in the rocks over a relatively short time, rather than evolving gradually from a common ancestor as Darwin's theory predicts. When this conclusion upsets American scientists, he wryly comments: "In China we can criticize Darwin but not the government. In America you can criticize the government but not Darwin. "

America, Animal, Country, Evolving, Scientists, Theory Of Evolution

Same Author Quotes

All the most prominent Darwinists proclaim naturalistic philosophy when they think it safe to do so.

Philosophy, Proclaim, Safe, Think, Thinking

Truth as such is not a particularly important concept in naturalistic philosophy.

Concept, Concepts, Important, Naturalistic, Philosophy, Truth

We're not trying to prove the character of God through science. That's a bad idea. What I'm trying to do is clear away the misunderstandings, the debris that prevent people from accepting that God who wants to accept them.

Away, Bad, Character, Debris, Ideas, People

The Intelligent Design movement starts with the recognition that "In the beginning was the Word," and "In the beginning God created. " Establishing that point isn't enough, but it is absolutely essential to the rest of the gospel message.

Intelligent, Design, Essentials, Recognition, Word, Gospel

Most importantly, I agree that the truth of these matters should be determined by interpretation of scientific evidence - experiments, fossil studies and the like.

Agreement, Matter, Fossils, Agree, Evidence, Truth