By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 As we consider the history of the Jews described in the Pentateuch, we may experience frustration at the unbelief and unfaithfulness of the Chosen People. They…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 Modern design arguments hark back to early proponents of design such as William Derham (1657-1735) and William Paley (1743-1805). Derham wrote Physico-theology, subtitled A Demonstration of…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 While secular scientists are busy attributing the apparent fine tuning of the universe to chance or the multiverse hypothesis, many bio-scientists are explaining the diversity of…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 People of many different belief persuasions dismiss the concept of intelligent design. The discussion is not just a scientific question, but also a philosophical one. Did…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 In a home building project, we could highlight two time frames. First, the site on which the home is to be built must be prepared in…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 Several sources of wonder and awe concerning cells have been addressed in recent posts. These include their complexity, organization, design, information content, replicating capacity, and synthesizing…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 “I am fearfully and wonderfully made” exults King David in Psalm 139:14. In his extensive commentary on the Psalms, 19th century Prince of Preachers Charles H.…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 In earlier days, before the onset of social networking and ubiquitous electronic gadgetry, many of today’s mature adults were entertained by toy coding devices offered by…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 Examining a skyscraper, an automobile, or a fine sculpture, we would have little difficulty recognizing that they are designer-conceived and artisan-executed. One could also admire the…
By: Jim Virkler; ©2010 When a child receives a new toy, before asking “How does it work?” he may pause to admire its structure and other physical features. Likewise, before…
