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\nNaturalistic (i.e., godless) evolutionary ideas (e.g., Darwinian evolution and the Big Bang Theory) have been used to great effect in our country by critics of Christianity for over a century now. Roughly 25% of the country now accepts purely naturalistic explanations for the origin of man: no God involved. More recently, naturalistic scientists have expanded their attack strategy to include specifically attacking<\/strong> the claims of Scripture (as they pertain to science), not merely promoting<\/strong> godless science. [The 2014 Bill Nye-Ken Ham Debate serves as an example of this strategy.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Scripture mandates that Christians \u201calways be ready to give a defense\u201d to those opposed to the truth (1 Peter 3:15). Many of the attacks on truth today come in the form of arguments from science and, as highlighted above, those attacks have been extremely effective in crumbling the faith of the country\u2014especially the faith of youth. Like Paul\u2019s preaching on Mars\u2019 Hill (Acts 17), the starting point in modern evangelism for millions today will not be with Scripture, since many do not even believe in God, much less His Word. Instead, Christians must be able to first reason with others about Creation, the existence of the God of the Bible, and the reliability of Scripture using the extra-biblical evidence that God has provided for our study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Further, the Bible enjoins upon humanity the task of \u201csubduing\u201d and having \u201cdominion\u201d over the Earth (Genesis 1:28), studying the \u201cthings that are made\u201d (Romans 1:20), and the great works that God has worked throughout history (Psalm 111:2), like the Flood (2 Peter 3:3-6). Using modern terminology, Scripture indicates that, to one extent or another, humans can and should learn about God through engaging in science.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With these principles in mind, in 2014 Apologetics Press launched the Creation Research Program. Since its inception, the objective has been to engage in research and education that makes the positive case for Creation, not merely defends against attacks on Creation. In addition to our usual office research, the added objective of this new branch is to pursue and promote hands-on Creation science study beyond the walls of an office. The AP Creation Research Program does so through two \u201chands\u201d: Research and Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Jeff Miller, Ph.D.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
CRP Director<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Research<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Field Research\n
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- Cave origins\n
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- 2023 International Conference on Creationism Abstract: “Hypogene Speleogenesis of Ozark Caves” by Jeff Miller<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CGS Annual Conference Abstracts 2021 | Journal of Creation Theology and Science Series C: Earth Sciences<\/a>: \u201cHypogene Speleogenesis of Appalachian Caves\u201d by Jeff Miller<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Fossil excavation<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Seismite identification<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Future research planning<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Peer reviewed conference attendance\/journal study<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Training future Creation science researchers (through Summer Intern Program)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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- Courses<\/a> (i.e.,\u00a0Flooded\u00a0Foundations of Science Course<\/a><\/em>)\n
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- Flooded Course Instructional Video<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Tours<\/a>\n
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- The Flood Experience (in Arizona)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The Creation Experience (in Kentucky)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Museum tours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Cave tours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Summer Intern Program<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Creation Science Exhibit Hall (at Apologetics Press)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Speaking<\/a>: Lectureships, Gospel Meetings, Youth Events, Seminars, Workshops, and Conferences<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Publications\n
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- Books: Flooded<\/a><\/em> [Book website: Floodedbook.org<\/a>]<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Relevant Creation Science Instructional Articles <\/a>(from Reason & Revelation<\/em>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Flooded<\/em> Videos<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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