Warning in Scripture

Aug 19, 2019 by

J. Nelson Kraybill’s account of visiting the replica of Noah’s ark in Williamstown, Ky., (“Ark Encounters Modern Science”) was both sobering and hilarious. Imagine “juvenile dino­saurs” on the...

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Kraybill: Ark encounters modern science

Jul 22, 2019 by

At 510 feet long, 85 feet wide and 51 feet high — based on the measurements in cubits found in Genesis — the ark replica at Williams­town, Ky., is the largest timber-frame structure in the world, according to the Ark Encounter. — J. Nelson Kraybill

Noah’s ark now rests in Wil­liams­town, Ky. Or rather, a $100 million “Ark Encount­er” building shaped like the biblical boat has attracted millions since opening there in 2016. The 510-foot-long...

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A special-needs child

Jul 8, 2019 by

I have never met someone who is pro-abortion. I have known people who have struggled through the agony of whether or not to terminate a pregnancy. The main division between those who call themselves pro-life...

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Ignoring evidence

Jun 5, 2017 by

How tiresome to see that some still claim science doesn’t support the theory of evolution (Letters & Comments, May 22). There are millions of pieces of evidence for evolution in museums and libraries...

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Science of creation

May 22, 2017 by

Burton Yost (Letters & Comments, April 24) appears to suggest the biblical creation narrative is not supported by science and therefore we must validate its truth elsewhere. He also suggests evolutionary...

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Truth beyond facts

Apr 24, 2017 by

Recent letters have addressed the Genesis creation stories and the theory of evolution. We need to look at the differences between these two perspectives. One is based on science; the other is a profound and...

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Pluto and anxiety-free science

Aug 4, 2015 by

The World Together Blog

All you in the heavens, praise the Lord. . . . Sun, moon, and all you brilliant stars above: praise God! — Psalm 148 I’m writing this while watching NASA reveal new and stunning close-up photos of Pluto....

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Faith and science, hand in hand

Apr 13, 2015 by

god's-planet

The scientific revolution in the Renaissance-Reformation era led to severe tensions — and sometimes warfare — between religion and science. The new enthusiasm for science, along with other developments,...

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Debating Genesis

Mar 3, 2014 by

Jane Yoder-Short

It’s not always easy to distinguish sand from rocks. The Feb. 4 debate between Ken Ham of Answers in Genesis and Bill Nye “The Science Guy” seemed at times to turn into an attempt to prove the stupidity...

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