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Powers of Ten

Have a look at the video at the following site: http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/index.html. Is there any design-theoretic significance that on a logarithmic size-scale, we’re close to the middle of the known physical universe? Regardless of the answer to this question or whether there even is an answer, you’re in for a treat if you haven’t seen such a “power of ten” video in the past.

This Has Got to Be Disheartening to Darwinists

Which statements reflect your views on the origin of human beings? 1. We evolved from less advanced life forms over millions of years, and God did not directly guide this process. 2. We evolved from less advanced life forms over millions of years, but God guided this process. 3. God created us in our present form. …………………………… DEMOCRATS…………….REPUBLICANS ……………….ALL Evolved w/o God…………16% …………………………9%………………………….13% Guided by God…………… 28% ………………………..23%…………………………27% Created by God……………51% ……………………….66%…………………………55% Unsure………….. ……………5%…………………………..2% ………………………….5% Source: CBS News/New York Times poll, Nov. 18-21, 2004

Ruse, Wells, and Morris (John) on CNN with Lou Dobbs, May 12, 2005

DOBBS: New York, Kansas, and several other states are considering controversial proposals that would change the way our children learn about the creation of human beings, the earth and our universe. A relatively new theory, called intelligent design, suggests that Darwin’s theory of evolution can’t explain the existence of every life form on earth. Those who support intelligent design believe a higher being must have played some role. Now, proponents of intelligent design want evolution to be challenged in our classrooms. Read More ›