Engineering Humans

Genesis 1-3 is foundational to our discussion of biotechnology because of its teaching concerning human beings as those who are created by God in his image. There are things we may do with respect to plants and animals that we may not do with respect to human beings, by virtue of the nature of human creation. Human beings are created in the image of God. In other ‘words, human nature is not something we fashion for ourselves, but something that we receive.

The Wow Factor in Human DNA

Are you turned off from exploring the topic of DNA because of all the scientific jargon used? This article shows that the topic is of great interest, and is understandable once the jargon has been "de-coded." The author explains what a chromosome is, and introduces you to some of your own chromosomes. The detail and sophistication of a single human cell is so amazing that it incites us to praise the Creator of everything.

Science and Truth

Most people would agree that a basic understanding of the workings of the human body, or disease organisms, of weather patterns, of plant biology, local ecology, of electricity, etc. are essential to anyone's functioning successfully in modern society. Despite the relevance of these topics, many people are uninterested or afraid of studying science. This article studies some aspects of science as it relates to faith.

A Canadian Cambrian Fossil Story An Explosion of Complexity

This article is about a collection of soft-bodied fossils from the Burgess Shale in British Columbia, and likened such fossils to an explosion; hence the name, "Cambrian Explosion." The article considers how such an explosion may have happened. It also considers the discovery of other soft-bodied fossils in the world, and how these complex animals leave evolutionits scratching their heads. It concludes by suggesting these animals were pre-flood, and suddenly buried when the flood came.