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Our approach is to hold a high view of Scripture, acknowledge the legitimacy of the scientific enterprise, and integrate the knowledge gained from both to build a more complete understanding of God's creation.

to move beyond the controversy.
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.
View the trailer for the newest DVD from RTB.  Three years in the making, this will be an outstanding tool to introduce people to the effectiveness of old-earth creationism.
Monthly Chapter Fellowship

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.
Preview Dr. Rana's spectacular, new edition to the RTB scientifically-testable creation model at the official web site released April 23rd, 2008.
Friday, June 19th, 2009, 7:00-9:00 p.m.: What Darwin Didn't Know (cont.)
“A sage once said, ‘It’s not what you know you don’t know that’s the problem; it’s what you don’t know that you don’t know.’ 

This is the opening line from What Darwin Didn’t Know, the text we will continue studying in the Jacksonville Chapter’s gathering Friday, June19th from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the office of Dr. Mark Messinese. This year marks the 150th anniversary of On the Origin of Species, and the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin.  Worldwide celebrations honoring the legacy of Charles Darwin have and will take place throughout the year.  This booklet, along with additional resources from Reasons To Believe are available for presenting the scientific issues surrounding the origin of life and the origin of man.  Please join us as we study these resources and prepare ourselves to participate in the global examination and discussion of naturalism, including neo-Darwinian evolution.
Employing highlights from live appearances, the RTB scholars answer very frequently asked questions about science and the Bible.  These short clips are great "quick hits" to which you can refer those who might not be willing to read an article or book.
With the growing push for atheism in Great Brittain this site offers an alternative perspective from Brittish scholars, as well as those from around the world.
Our November Chapter Fellowship included viewing, "The Star of Bethlehem," a fascinating presentation on the reality of the star and the spectacular events it announced.  The movie, as well as the organization that produced it have sites providing additional resources to help present this profound evidence of the reality of the God of the Bible and His Son, Jesus Christ.

RTB's latest personal/small group study treats in detail what the special revelation (the Bible) and the general revelation (nature) tell us about the origins of the universe, the earth and man.  The downloads page of the website includes podcasts and/or audio downloads covering each of the chapters, as well as other tools for your study.

University Skeptics Forum, February 25th, 2009, 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Lazzara Performance Hall, University of North Florida, Jacksonville
The Jacksonville Chapter is pleased to announce a USF featuring Dr. Hugh Ross, Dr. Fazale Rana and Dr. Michael Shermer.  Drs. Ross and Rana will present the RTB Creation Model for critique by a panel of qualified scientists and scholars, lead by Dr. Shermer.  Ken Amaro of First Coast News will moderate the event that includes a public Q&A session.  Advance tickets and parking are now available.  Admission is free to students and faculty with ID.

Many thanks to all who attended and especially to those who worked so hard and contributed so much to the success of the forum.  May this be the first of many opportunities for Jacksonville to engage in open, honest dialogue on the issues of science and faith!  Check back for audio and video availability soon!