Are You Being Brainwashed?

[John]

Homology

Often textbook authors show pictures of the front limb structure of various animals and point out a common pattern.32 The fingers, wrist, and arm bones of the human, ape, whale, bat, bird, and horse are indeed similar in their design. This fact does not necessarily mean they all had a common ancestor. It might be because they have a common designer! Maybe the same Creator designed all life forms using common patterns. Why don't the textbooks teach you that as an option?
True science students keep alert to the possibility of other explanations for the things they observe. If I prove a Cadillac engine can fit in a Chevy, does that prove they both evolved from a skateboard?

 

[John]

Dinosaurs

Most textbooks state authoritatively (as if the author were there at the time) that dinosaurs were the dominant life form for 150 million years and that they became extinct 65 million years ago. Creationists believe that dinosaurs lived with man at the beginning of creation,33 and that over time man hunted most of them to extinction (hence all the legends of people killing "dragons").

Many scientists alike believe that a few small dinosaurs may still be alive in remote places like the swamps in Africa, Loch Ness, Lake Champlain, etc.
Making statements about dinosaurs living millions of years ago shows the textbook authors' faith, not facts from real science. (See videotape #3 for much more information on this topic. See also Claws, Jaws & Dinosaurs available through Creation Science Evangelism.)34

 

[John]

Birds Evolved from Dinosaurs?

Nearly all new textbooks teach that dinosaurs evolved into birds.35 The movie "Jurassic Park" made that thought one of its main themes. The one "evolutionary link between the two life forms" that the textbooks give is the fossil bird called Archaeopteryx. Several things need to be kept in mind by observant science students. Only 6 of these 12-inch bird fossils have been found. Many scientists do not think they represent a "link," but were simply an unusual bird with 100% normal feathers.36 They have claws on their wings, but so do at least twelve species of birds today like the ostrich, hoatzin, and turoco. The heart, lung, brain, skeleton, nervous system, body covering, and reproductive system are totally different between birds and reptiles. Billions of changes would be required to change a reptile to a bird. "The [evolutionary] origin of bird is largely a matter of deduction. There is no fossil evidence of the stages through which the remarkable change from reptile to bird was achieved."37
Archaeopteryx was one of the first fossils found after Darwin's book was published in 1859. Since Darwin had predicted that billions of "missing links" would be found in rock strata, many people began looking for them. Scientists in Darwin's day quickly realized that archaeopteryx was only an unusual bird.

It was not a missing link. As the years went by and no missing links were found, Archaeopteryx was "resurrected" to be a much needed missing link. (See video tape #4 for more on this.) Many textbooks claim that missing links have been found. This is not true. Absolutely no missing links exist between major kinds of animals, as many major evolutionists have admitted.38

Not only can the intermediates not be found, they cannot even be imagined! How can an animal with half wing and half leg survive? It couldn't fly and it couldn't run! In addition, who would it marry? And who would its offspring marry? The evolutionists must imagine that this same change happened to two individuals of the opposite sex, at the same time, in the same location! Nobody has ever observed any animal change into any other kind of animal!

 

[John]

Human Evolution?

Did man evolve from an ape-like ancestor? Over the last 100 years many "cave-men" have been proven to be frauds or misidentified. The famous "Piltdown Man" was in the textbooks for over 40 years before it was proven to be a fake. The skull was human and the jawbone was from an ape.39 This clever forgery fooled the world's best experts for a long time. Hundreds of papers were written about the Piltdown fossils!
The famous so-called missing link dubbed "Nebraska Man" was built from one tooth! All that was found was one tooth, yet museums had the entire "man" and his wife on display! Two people from one tooth! Later it was discovered that the tooth had belonged to a pig!40
Experts agree that "Lucy" (found in most textbooks today) is not a missing link. It is just an unusual monkey. There is some evidence that a few may still be alive in the jungles of Sumatra! For a thorough treatment of the subject of these "ape-men," I recommend Bones of Contention, by Marvin Lubenow. (Available from CSE.)

 

[St Francis]

Are you having a nice
conversation with yourself?

 

[John]

Plate Tectonics

Textbook sections on this subject need to be read with caution. While it is true that the earth has several "plates" that are moving and causing earthquakes, volcanoes, etc., it cannot be proven that they have been moving for millions of years. The Pangea theory teaches that all the continents broke apart 200 million years ago. They show students how the continents seem to fit.41

Things the textbooks do not tell you:

1. Africa has been shrunk 40% for the drawings

2. Mexico and Central America are gone

3. Europe and South America have been rotated counterclockwise and Africa clockwise.

Textbooks often show pictures of the ocean floor in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and say that there is evidence of magnetic reversals down there.42 This is simply not true. There are areas of weaker and stronger magnetism, but there is no place on the ocean floor where a north-seeking compass will point south.

Creationists believe that Noah's Flood destroyed the world and caused the surface features we see today. The Bible teaches that in the days of Noah "all the great deep were broken up, and the windows of heaven were opened. And the rain was upon the earth forty days and forty nights." (Genesis 7:11-12) The water rushing out of the cracked crust would widen the gap causing the top layer of rock to slide away as the sublayer of basalt rock lifted up. The basalt split, allowing the water to flow into the cracks. This cooled the hot rock, locking in the magnetic field along these cracks. Hot rock will not store a magnetic field. As the rock cooled, the magnetic field is locked in place. The scientists were measuring stronger and weaker magnetism, not magnetic reversals.43 There is evidence that the plates are moving, but don't believe the lie about reversals in the magnetic field of the earth. The magnetic field is getting weaker so the earth cannot be billions of years old. The reversal idea attempts to rescue the teaching of "billions of years." The plates may only have been moving for a few thousand years since the flood, as a result of "the fountains of the deep" breaking open. (See videotape #6 for more on this subject, and also the book In the Beginning.)

 

[John]

Are you having a nice
conversation with yourself?

My fingers HURT, lol I got like 6 more topics i believe :wink: I am sure some one will find this interesting and useful 8-)

 

[John]

Is Evolution a Part of Science?

While there is no question that many scientists have chosen to believe in the theory of evolution for one reason or another, belief in evolution is not scientific proof. There are many who believe the creation theory. As you read your textbook, I suggest you keep an open mind and try to identify scores of other references that may have an explanation besides the one evolutionists present. There is a great deal of good science to be learned from science textbooks. It is a shame that the evolution religion is intermingled with science so often

 

[John]

Why is Evolution Being Pushed in Public Schools?

Nearly every public school science textbook published in the last 40 years has been full of the evolution philosophy. Why? Having studied this subject for many years I have come to four conclusions as to why this theory is pushed so hard by some textbook authors and science teachers:


1. They don't know any better. It may be that they really have never seen a clear presentation of the evidence for the creation side. Many teachers are just parroting the things they were taught in school. False science often gets passed on for many generations this way, as any study of the history of science
will show.


2. Some promote the evolution theory because it is the only way to eliminate the concept of God. They want to be god of their own lives and make their own decisions about what is right or wrong. The idea that they may have to face a judgment day and give an account of their life sounds terrible to them, so they look for a theory that removes God and puts man in His place. They really don't like the God of the Bible! Evolution is a great theory to eliminate God, at least in their own mind (for now).


3. Some promote the theory for fear of losing their job. They know it is not true or at least have strong doubts about it, but they teach it anyway to keep the paycheck coming in. Scores of teachers, authors, museum personnel, and science writers have already lost their jobs for speaking out against evolution. Many others have decided to remain silent or pay lip service to the theory out of fear.


4. Some teach evolution because they understand clearly the link between this theory and their dreams of a "New World Order". The evolution theory is the very foundation for Mother Earth worship, Communism, Nazism, Socialism, Marxism, and a host of other anti-God 'isms.' God must be eliminated for their political agenda to go forward. They know that evolution is the only alternative to special Creation.

 

[John]

What Should Students, Parents and Teachers Do about False Information in Textbooks?

Most states have laws that require textbooks to be accurate. If your state does have such a law, see that it is enforced. If it does not, you may want to have this law passed. I believe it is only fair that false, outdated information be removed from the books. Until the time and money become available to replace the book, several options are available:

1. Have false information cut out or blacked out.

2. Have pages containing false information glued together.

3. Have stickers placed in the front of each book warning of false information by page number.

4. Require students be given a booklet detailing errors in their textbooks.

As a more long-term goal toward fixing the problem, students and parents alike should find out about how the textbooks are selected in your area and get involved in the process. Many school board members have not had the time to read all the books for themselves; they just go along with the recommendation of the committee reviewing the books. Students and parents can certainly get on the textbook selection committee or at least attend the meetings and voice their opinions and objections. If you are able to get on the textbook selection committee, select the least "poisonous" textbook. You could tell the other publishers why you didn't select their book (evolution content). Then you could tell the publisher you chose why you chose them this time. Be sure to tell them if you find a textbook with less evolution in it next time, you will pick that one instead. Book publishers may also be willing to print a special, error-free version for your school district or state. See Mel Gabler for help with this. (903) 753-5993

Do not confront your teacher publicly if it can be avoided. Try to talk to the teacher after class to share your concerns about the false information in the book. Most teachers are intelligent, sincere professionals who are only teaching what they have been taught. It may be that they have never seen the other side. Many teachers are creationists and would love to discuss the subject in class. "Teachers may discuss Creation in science classes if they wish."44 (See Public School Video for more on this topic.) You may find your teacher very supportive and would welcome the opportunity to discuss creation in class if a student brought it up. However, if you are late to class frequently, the class trouble-maker or goof off, never do your homework and don't pay attention in class, then please don't tell them you are a Christian!

Many students let their teachers watch my video series in class or allow other students to borrow them to watch at home. Scores of teachers have shown the series in their public school classrooms. This is perfectly fine and legal for them to do, even though some may be unnecessarily afraid of doing this.

If your teacher refuses to even consider the creation option, ask them to give me a call. I would be glad to answer any questions they have. Good educators educate students, they do not indoctrinate them with only one belief.

Get or make copies of this booklet or my video tapes and give them to all the students in your class. Even if you cannot change the books or the teacher, you can help the rest of the students get unbrainwashed.
You might want to consider starting a Bible class as part of the curriculum in your school. Several schools have done this already. Call or write Elizabeth Ridenour for details. (336) 272-3799, National Council on Bible Curriculum in Public Schools, P.O. Box 9743, Greensboro, NC 27429.

Call to schedule a time for me or one of my staff members to speak in your class or school assembly. I speak in scores of public schools free of charge each year and would be glad to help as time permits.

 

[John]

Steps to Handle Evolution in Class

First of all, it is important to know your rights. Not knowing your rights can be as bad as not having any rights at all. Public schools cannot teach against your religion contrary to your will. You can ask to be exempt from evolutionary material.45 States can require teachers to discuss evolution, but there are no rules stating it must be taught as fact. It is important to understand that the Supreme Court did not remove the Bible from school. Publishers and the NEA removed the Bible. In fact, the Supreme Court stated that, "The Bible may constitutionally be used in an appropriate study of history, civilization, ethics, comparative religion, or the like"46 So it is within your rights to be dismissed from this false teaching. However, if you choose to remain in the class and you continue with the work, there are other ways around the situation. If test questions come up about evolution, say: "The textbook says... however this is not correct." Another approach is to just learn the material; however, don't believe it.

 

[John]

Practical Steps to Change Schools

Here are some ways that you could use to attack the problem from a different angle. Many times, all that it takes to make a difference is one strong and determined individual. You can make a difference in your school or community by running for or influencing the school board. You could try to get on or influence the curriculum committee or write some textbook publishers. Pass or enforce laws requiring textbooks to be accurate. Keep an eye on your local newspaper. When they have articles on evolution, write the editor and express your view. Another way to help is to donate Christian books and/or videos to your school's library. Educate others! Use Creation for evangelism as in Acts 17. But most importantly, pray for your teachers and classmates and try to win them to Christ.

If you have any questions or comments or would like more information on this vital subject, feel free to contact me. I speak free of charge all over the world to various audiences, including public schools. I would also be glad to supply you with a free catalog of my materials. Just call or write for one.

Enjoy studying science, but don't get brainwashed!

Dr. Kent Hovind

 

[John]

Sources:

1. Worlds Most Famous Court Trial, Rhea County Historical Society, Bryan College Dayton, TN 37321
2. Bob Jones Earth Science, p. 306
3. See ICR.org or call (619) 448-0900 for more information on Mt. St. Helens
4. Glenco Biology 1994, p. 306-307
5. J.E. O'Rourke, American Journal of Science 1976, 276:51. See also In the Beginning by Walt Brown, p. 64.
6. Ager, Derek V., "Fossil Frustrations," New Scientist, Vol. 100 (November 10, 1983), p. 425
7. HBJ Earth Science 1989, p. 326
8. Troy L. Pewe, Quarternary Stratigraphic Nomenclature in Unglaciated Central Alaska, Geological Survey Professional Paper 862 (U.S. Cov. printing office, 1975), p. 30
9. In the Beginning, by Walt Brown, p. 124.
10. Holt Modern Earth Science 1983 edition, p. 207
11. Health Biology 1991
12. Dr. Stephen J. Could, Evolution Now, p. 140. Marxist Professor at Harvard University in Boston
13. The Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection or The Preservation of Favored Races in the Struggle for Life, by Charles Darwin 1859, p. 217
14. See The Revised Quote Book or That Their Words May Be Used Against Them. Both available from CSE for $3.50 and $21.50 respectively, for many quotes from leading evolutionists about the absence of missing links.
15. Richard B. Couldschmidt The Material Basis of Evolution, Yale University Press 1940, p. 395
16. HBJ 1989, p. 357
17. Evolution, A Theory in Crisis by Michael Denton
18. Glenco Biology 1994, p. 325
19. Origins of Life Vol. 12 1982
20. See Michael Denton's book Evolution, A Theory in Crisis, p. 61
21. Glenco Biology 1994
22. Simpson, George Gaylord "Evolutionary Determinism and the Fossil Record," Scientific Monthly Vol. 71 (October 1950), p. 254
23. Please speak with Frank Sherman of ICR (Institute for Creation Research) or visit their web site at http://www.icr.org
24. ICR (Institute for Creation Research) 1995, p. 3
25. Roy Hartenstein, Grolier Encyclopedia 1998
26. Holt Biology 1994, p. 182
27. New Scientist September 6, 1997, p. 23
28. Merrill Earth Science 1993, p. 451
29. Holt Biology 1994, p. 186
30. Parasitoloty, 6th Edition Lea and Febiger, p. 51631
31. Holt Life Science 1978, p. 360
32. Glenco Biology 1994, p. 309
33. Genesis 1:20-28
34. More resources for this topic: Incredible Life: An Handbook of Biological Mysteries by William R. Corliss, A Living Dinosaur? By Dr. Roy P. Mackal, On the Track of Unknown Animals by Bernard Heuvelmans
35. Holt Biology 1994, p. 214
36. Alan Feduccia a world authority on birds from UNC Chapel Hill quoted in "Archaeopteryx: Early Bird Catches a Can of Worms," Science Feb. 5, 1994, p.764-765
37. W.E. Swinton, British Museum of Natural History, London
38. Dr. Colin Paterson, Senior Palentologist, British Museum of Natural History in Correspondence to Luther Sunderland quoted in Darwin's Enigma 1988, p. 89
39. Alien L. Hammond, 'Tales of an Elusive Ancestor,77 Science 83, November 1983, pp. 37 and 43
40. In the Beginning by Walt Brown, p. 11
41. Merrill Earth Science 1993, p. 343
42. Burdett & Ginn Earth Science 1987 Edition, p. 301
43. Hall, J.M. and P.T. Robinson, "Deep Crustal Drilling in the North Atlantic Ocean," Science Vol. 204 (May 11, 1979), p. 578
44. Educational Research Analysts, P.O. Box 7518, Long View, TX 75607, (903) 753-5993 Mel Gabler
45. Student's Legal Rights on a Public School Campus, J.W. Brinkley with K.C. Crump, p. 53
46. Stone vs. Graham, 449 U.S. 39, 42 1980

 

[John]

And that is it. My fingers are missing prints. I was up for 3 nights transcribing this bit.

I did the multiple post thing to make it easier to discuss.

I hope someone finds this useful, it is free to spread around and use how you wish as long as it complies with the restrictions given in post #1

For more information click the image in my signature.

Thanks, I'm looking forward to a nice chat :D

 

[cyberjosh]

It looks like you did a good job of chopping it up into small chunks. I may be able to read them all this weekend when I have more time. I'd be particularly interested to read the one about Amino Acids. Till then, thanks for the effort!

God Bless,

~Josh

 

[francisdesales]

Is Evolution a Part of Science?

While there is no question that many scientists have chosen to believe in the theory of evolution for one reason or another, belief in evolution is not scientific proof. There are many who believe the creation theory. As you read your textbook, I suggest you keep an open mind and try to identify scores of other references that may have an explanation besides the one evolutionists present. There is a great deal of good science to be learned from science textbooks. It is a shame that the evolution religion is intermingled with science so often

I think you are confusing science with religion, just as your imaginary interlocutor does, as well.

Evolution is valid science. It is undeniably observable, especially at the microlevel. The problem is when some scientists cross the line and make metaphysical judgments based on their observations. In the same vein, your attempt to discount the ENTIRE field of science of origins and evolution rings hollow and sounds ridiculous to anyone but the biblical literalist. Merely listing some of the faulty or fraudulent studies fails to make your point, as you do not mention the tons of valid research accepted even by "creationists"....

Stay within your fields of study. That is what you should be teaching and practicing.

Regards

 

[John]

Evolution is valid science. It is undeniably observable, especially at the microlevel.

I don't deny that, neither does Mr Hovind. In fact that is all we see.

The problem is when some scientists cross the line and make metaphysical judgments based on their observations.

Like micro over time can change an animal into an entire different animal dino to birds for one example, there is no evidence for that and because of that we must not teach it as fact.

In the same vein, your attempt to discount the ENTIRE field of science of origins and evolution rings hollow and sounds ridiculous to anyone but the biblical literalist.

Lets stop right there, the theory of origins is the most complete lie i have ever seen, Miller FAILED and no one has ever proven how life can come from non life. The only other option is God created the first life whole and complete like God said is Genesis.

Merely listing some of the faulty or fraudulent studies fails to make your point, as you do not mention the tons of valid research accepted even by "creationists"....

What have i mentioned thats fraudulent?

?
Stay within your fields of study. That is what you should be teaching and practicing.

My field should be the same as your field, Giving God the glory he deserves for creating us like he said he did.

 

[francisdesales]

Like micro over time can change an animal into an entire different animal dino to birds for one example, there is no evidence for that and because of that we must not teach it as fact.

I agree. It should be taught as a THEORY, which is what it is. It is a "best guess" based upon extrapolating the available data. However, remember lack of evidence does not equate to evidence that something is false... That is what you are presenting.

Lets stop right there, the theory of origins is the most complete lie i have ever seen, Miller FAILED and no one has ever proven how life can come from non life. The only other option is God created the first life whole and complete like God said is Genesis.

Maybe you should slow down... I didn't say the "origin of life". I said science of originS, plural. Refering to the origins of species... The theory of origins is not relegated to merely the origin of life. It is the study of how particular SPECIES comes to exist, given that presumption that life ALREADY exists at some level.

In addition, I agree that inferential knowledge is legitimate (That we see an intelligence behind creatures) and this should be taken into account in the entire equation. HOWEVER, science is the study of EMPIRICAL knowledge, not inferential knowledge. Science has nothing to say about God, since God can only be ascertained through cause and effects concluded by a believer. That is why I said that WE should stick to our own fields. Science and theology should not venture into explaining the other. Religion should not bother to try to tell us about whether the earth is flat or not, nor should science explain WHY life came to be.

What have i mentioned thats fraudulent?

Much of the "science" you list, esp. dealing with "pre-man", explores scientists who falsified data, like the Piltdown man, or science relying on one tooth to extrapolate an entire man. True, jumping to conclusions, but this does not prove human anthropological work entirely false...

My field should be the same as your field, Giving God the glory he deserves for creating us like he said he did.

I do. But you are purporting to teach science while using a theological book.

Should a seventh grade science teacher teach religion, as well?

Stick to glorifying God and complaining about being forced to swallow science's crossing the borders into the metaphysical. Don't teach science.

Regards

 

[stranger]

francis wrote:

The problem is when some scientists cross the line and make metaphysical judgments based on their observations.

Hi francis,

There is a theory called 'the unification theory of truth' which in a nutshell means that all truth is connected or related. There are two provisos: that the metaphysical proposition be true and that the relation to other truth be truly stated. It is no good making a false metaphycial observation and trying to relate this error to the wider body of truth. Consider, if you will, the physical and the spiritual in the same way. Are you suggesting that a line between the physical and spiritual exists and that there is no inter-relatedness of truth between the two?

There is a second theory that is relevant also, it is the non-contradictory nature of truth. One truth never contradicts another truth. For there to be contradiction, an error or something false must exist. What I am saying here is that any truth regardless of what discipline it comes from, provided that it is true, cannot contradict another truth stated in another discipline, be it metaphysical or not.

The areas of difficulty are: establishing what is true in the first instance. Secondly, to establish the relation of two truths to one another and understand that correctly - is not a small problem in an age that Francis Schaeffer called the age of fragmentation. This leads me to say that truth has this peculiar property - it is unified and not divided; a property that has not escaped the attention of the scientist.

 

[allhart]

Have you Gentlemen looked at the movie (expelled) in intelligent design and how science is being over run by evolution. Limiting our ideas and to even silents our speech on intelligent design. To even Go as far as discrediting Einstein and Newton as to who they where and who they believed in.Its more than brain washing. There theory can't disprove or prove of God, but they have been over looking in there theory of evolution to how it all started. To say that in a soup bowl of chance that dead chemicals sprang out live (forming cells) is hard to swallow. I look at science by contrast to chance. How the earth and the universe come together to one spectrum of degree to create life. As to say one degree out of that spectrum it wouldn't exist. Examples 1) look at the distance the earth is from the sun One degree over or under we wouldn't exist. 2) look at the worlds axis tilt at 23.5% one degree over or under we wouldn't exist. 3) Our ocean content is 3.5% salt one degree over or under life wouldn't exist. 4) The salt content in our blood 3.5% one degree over or under we wouldn't exist.Ect, ect, ect, ect, on and in and on, it goes. Cause and effect in intelligent design.