Continuing our review of the formal debate between Dr. Danny Faulkner (young-Earth creationist) and Dr. Hugh Ross (old-Earth creationist), this month we hear from the panelists that judged the debate. Dr. John Ankerberg hosts the discussion with some of the individuals serving on the judges' panel, as they share their opinions and process for arriving at a definitive conclusion on the facts from the record of nature.
The Jacksonville Chapter of RTB meets the third Friday of each month at the offices of Mark Messinese, M.D., 1127 16th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Dr. Hugh Ross, founder and president of "Reasons to Believe", proposed a counsel be convened, not unlike that of the first century Church, to address the divisive controversy of "the age of the Earth." A group of highly trained, Christian scientists were empanelled to hear young-Earth scientist, Dr. Danny Faulkner, and old-Earth scientist, Dr. Ross, make their case for their respective models of the origin and design of the universe. The panel would then render a finding, like the Jerusalem Counsel, that could resolve the controversy and allow the Church to move forward.
At last months gathering we viewed and discussed Dr. Faulkner's argument for a universe roughly 10,000 years in age. This month we will view and discuss Dr. Ross's argument for a universe 13.75 billion years old. Anticipating a similar discussion for our group this month, we will defer until June a third installment, which promises to be equally enlightening -- the views and findings of the 13-person panel judging the debate.
The Jacksonville Chapter of RTB meets the third Friday of each month at the offices of Mark Messinese, M.D., 1127 16th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
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to move beyond the controversy.
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May RTB - Jacksonville Chapter Gathering
(free and open to the public)
Friday, May 17th, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m., How Old Is the Universe? (Part 2)
June RTB - Jacksonville Chapter Gathering
(free and open to the public)
Friday, June 21st, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m., How Old Is the Universe? (Part 3)
RTB - Jacksonville Chapter member, Curt Morton, retired meteorologist for the FAA and avid amateur astronomer, presents this month on the history of man-made satellites -- specifically, the unintended knowledge we have gained as a byproduct of monitoring our own planet from space. Don't miss this entertaining multi-media presentation of fascinating discoveries of the Creator's hand.
The Jacksonville Chapter of RTB meets the third Friday of each month at the offices of Mark Messinese, M.D., 1127 16th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
July RTB - Jacksonville Chapter Gathering
(free and open to the public)
Friday, July 21st, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Eye in the Sky - Satellite History
Expanding on his January presentation, "Recycled Redeemer", this month RTB - Jacksonville Chapter member, Gene Hamilton, considers whether the supernatural elements of the Jesus story gradually developed over the first 150 years after Christ's death -- a position held by many skeptics -- or were they present in the story from its beginning? We are going to look at the greatest of these claims, the resurrection of Jesus, to see if it was part of the original Christian proclamation. We won't be trying to prove whether the resurrection was an actual historical event, but only whether the early church taught the doctrine. Take this opportunity to prepare youself for myths you can dispell.
The Jacksonville Chapter of RTB meets the third Friday of each month at the offices of Mark Messinese, M.D., 1127 16th Avenue South, Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
August RTB - Jacksonville Chapter Gathering
(free and open to the public)
Friday, August 16th, 2013, 7:00-9:00 p.m.,
The Jesus Story: Just Another Ancient Myth?
