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ACTS&FACTSINSTITUTE FORCREATION RESEARCHICR.orgFEBRUARY 2021VOL. 50 NO. 2Arches NationalPark: Sculpturesfrom the Floodpage 16The Mission of the Institutefor Creation Researchpage 5The Fossils Still Say No: TheMystery of Jawed Vertebratespage 12Teachable Minds andScientific Discoverypage 2021
Dr. Henry M. Morris IIIA Lifetime of Faith and ScholarshipAs a leader in the creation science movement for decades, Dr. Henry M.Morris III penned a copious number of articles, devotionals, and bookswith a pastor’s heart. Here are some of his best works—great resources toequip the faithful and challenge the skeptic.The Book of BeginningsA Practical Guide toUnderstanding GenesisSPECIAL PRICE 22.99In this comprehensive commentary, Dr. Henry M. Morris IIIaddresses the difficult issues in the Genesis record.These in-depth answers will give you confidence inyour study of the Scriptures and help you communicatethe richness of Genesis to those around you. 49.99BTBOBhardcoverThe Book of Beginnings is also available in digital format.Five Reasons to Believe inRecent Creation 2.99 BFRTBIRCSix Days of Creation 2.99 BSDOCPlaces to WalkGlorious Liberty of theChildren of God 2.99 BPTWUnlocking the Mysteriesof GenesisExplore the Science and Miraclesof CreationHow does creation fit with evolutionarytheories? If you wrestle with the seemingdisparity between faith and science,you’re not alone. This book answerskey questions about how the findings ofscience line up with the Bible. 15.99BUTMOGCall 800.628.7640 or visit ICR.org/store Your Origins Matter 2.99 BYOMStand FastGod’s Guidance forKingdom Living 2.99 BSFExploring the Evidence forCreationReasons to Believe the Biblical AccountGenesis—out of date or ahead of thecurve? Is evolutionary theory compatiblewith the biblical account? If you want tohold an informed understanding of thisvital issue, you’ll enjoy this fresh look atthe convincing evidence for creation. 13.99BETEFCPlease add shipping and handling to all orders. Offer good through February 28, 2021, while quantities last.
feature5VOLUME 50 NUMBER 2FEBRUARY 2021Published byINSTITUTE FOR CREATION RESEARCHP. O. Box 59029R A N D Y J . G U L I U Z Z A , P. E . , M . D .5Dallas, TX 75229214.615.8300ICR.orgcall 800.337.0375,visit ICR.org/subscriptions,9Jayme DurantSENIOR EDITOREDITORSimpact12 The Fossils Still Say No: The Mysteryof Jawed Vertebratesback to genesisMichael Stamp15 Created Cuttlebone’s Sweet SpotChristy HardyLori FausakDESIGNERDeveloping a More Rigorous Ice SheetModelJ E F F R E Y P. T O M K I N S , P h . D .Beth MullDennis Davidson910 Remembering the Life and Legacy ofDr. Henry M. Morris IIIFor subscription information,EXECUTIVE EDITORresearchJ A K E H E B E R T, P h . D .Acts & Facts is a free publication.or write to ICR at the above address.The Mission of the Institute forCreation Research12F R A N K S H E RW I N , M . A .park series16 Arches National Park: Sculptures fromthe FloodNo articles may be reprinted in whole or inpart without obtaining permission from ICR.BRIAN THOMAS, Ph.D.,Copyright 2021Institute for Creation ResearchandT I M C L A R E Y, P h . D .20 Teachable Minds and ScientificDiscoveryAll Scripture quotations are from the New KingJames Version unless otherwise indicated.16SCOTT ARLEDGEapologetics21 Buried Secrets Can Be WorthUncoveringFront cover: Double Arch. Arches National Park, Utah.Image credit: BigstockJAMES J. S. JOHNSON, J.D., Th.D.stewardship22 Planting, Watering, and God’s IncreaseH E N RY M . M O R R I S I V22creation kids23 JupiterFEBRUARY 2021 ACTS&FA C T S50(2) ICR.ORG3
from the editorMemories and MissionsAs Director of Communications at theInstitute for Creation Research, I reported directly to Dr. Henry M. Morris III for nine years. He was my boss,but he was also my friend. I have fond recollections of stopping by Dr. Henry’s office totalk through projects and of his responses aswe worked through the details. If there wereany problems, I usually had the confidencethat I could take them to him and be heard.He honored me and others in that way—helistened.He had a distinctive way of endingconversations, too. He’d smile and wavehis hand as if to brush you out of the roomand say, “Okay, now off with you” or “Go toit.” He didn’t mean it in a truly dismissiveway—he just meant, okay, we’ve ironed thatout, now we can go on to the next thing. Geton with it. (He often ended staff devotionsthat same way.) I miss him. And I’m not theonly one who feels his absence since he wentto be with his Lord on December 12. In ourtribute to him in this issue, we’ve includedcomments from friends of ICR (“Remembering the Life and Legacy of Dr. Henry M.Morris III,” pages 10-11). One of our readers said, “What a loss for us all.” So true—what a loss for us all.And yet, as Dr. Henry often said, wecontinue to “go to it,” to press on with ICR’smission. ICR President Dr. Randy Guliuzzareminds us of our ministry’s primary aimin his article “The Mission of the Institutefor Creation Research” (pages 5-7). He says,“The mission of ICR is to consistently exaltthe Lord Jesus through everything that wecommunicate. Our message through articles, books, or videos must highlight the4ICR.ORG ACTS&FA C T S50(2) workmanship of Christ—especially as expressed in living creatures— which is unfailingly glorious. All of us at ICR feel privilegedto use science to rightfully credit Christ asour Creator and Savior and thus demonstrate why Jesus is worthy to be the centerof our deepest love, affection, and devotion.”ICR zoologist Frank Sherwin honorsChrist as he points out the Creator’s ingenuity in the design of cuttlefish and concludeswith the observation that “the Master Engineer is to be praised for such sophisticationin His living world” (“Created Cuttlebone’sSweet Spot,” page 15). The park series we’refeaturing in Acts & Facts this year demonstrates our Creator’s majesty and creativity. We hope you enjoy reading “ArchesNational Park: Sculptures from the Flood”(pages 16-19). And the ICR Communications team has created activities especiallyfor your children so they can grow in theirFEBRUARY 2021understanding of Jesus as our Creator. Weencourage you to talk through the faithbuilding facts with them in “Creation Kids:Jupiter” (page 23).When we honor Christ as Creator inthe midst of a world that exalts evolution, wecontinue the legacy of Dr. Henry M. Morris III and those who came before him whoencouraged Christian believers to upholdthe accuracy and authority of Scripture. Wehave sweet memories of God’s faithfulnessthroughout the 50 years of ICR’s ministryexistence, and we have assurance of Hisgrace and help as we “go to it.” As we moveforward with ICR’s mission, we offer ourworship and love to our Creator, the LordJesus Christ, and we invite you to join us aswe press on.Jayme DurantExecutive Editor
The Mission of theInstitute for Creation ResearchR A N D YEvery morning when I drove onto themilitary base where I worked I was metwith a sober message. For many yearsit read “Remember the Mission!” andlater it said “Our mission is ” The purposeof these “mission” placards was to clarify forservice members a single priority so thateveryone would refine their performancewithin their unique duty section to best contribute to overall mission accomplishment.For instance, I was an Air Force medical officer. Most people intuitively knowwhat the mission of a hospital is. We certainly sought to render the best medical carepossible for our patients’ benefit. But ourhospital’s primary mission was to feed intothe Bomb Wing’s war-fighting mission byJ .G U L I U Z Z A ,P . E . ,article highlights We often need to be reminded ofour purpose and mission. ICR’s mission is fivefold—credit Jesus Christ as Creator, come alongside pastors, change how peopleunderstand biology, spread anddefend the gospel, and win scientists and science back to Christ.ensuring that Wing personnel were medically ready at any time to enter the fight, orthat they were treated and returned to thefight as soon as possible. It’s good to be reminded of our priorities and purpose.While a student at Moody Bible Institute, I was taught that the mission of theM . D .church could be organized into three basicfunctions: worship, edification (buildingup) of believers, and evangelism. If a churchundertook an activity that couldn’t reasonably be plugged into one of these functions,then that activity was a distraction fromtheir mission.The same goes for the Institute forCreation Research (ICR) as a ministry thatexists to support the church. It might be aworthwhile exercise for the ICR staff, ourreaders, and our supporters to remind ourselves what ICR is about and how we willapply our efforts. ICR’s following five jobssupport the church’s mission through worship, edification, and evangelism.FEBRUARY 2021 ACTS&FA C T S50(2) ICR.ORG5
feature1. Specifically Credit Jesus Christ asCreatorMany churches and ministries have apithy statement for their purpose along thelines of “to know Christ and to make Himknown.” ICR has the same purpose. Thispurpose, however, presupposes that Christis understood as the true Creator God. Thistruth that the Lord Jesus is the Creator isaffirmed in many passages such as “In thebeginning was the Word, and the Wordwas with God, and the Word was God .All things were made through Him, andwithout Him nothing was made that wasmade” (John 1:1, 3). Unfortunately, sciencehas long been abused by evolutionary selectionism to deny that the universe, life, andthe very image of God that humans possesswere supernaturally created. In accordancewith Romans 1:25, ICR must also exposeand oppose all false worship of the creationitself instead of Jesus Christ the Creator.Thus, as a science-based ministry ICRexists to demonstrate that worship shouldbe the normal response to science by usingscience as it’s supposed to be used. That is,to render honor and glory in the most basicway that Christians can—by regularly accentuating the rightful credit due to Jesus asour Creator. I devoted my December 2020Acts & Facts article to discussing at lengththis ICR mission in which I mentionedthat Christians are hungry—perhaps evenstarved—for the glory of Christ.1Thus, the mission of ICR is to consistently exalt the Lord Jesus through everything that we communicate. Our messagethrough articles, books, or videos musthighlight the workmanship of Christ—especially as expressed in living creatures—which is unfailingly glorious. All of us at ICRfeel privileged to use science to rightfullycredit Christ as our Creator and Savior andthus demonstrate why Jesus is worthy to bethe center of our deepest love, affection, anddevotion.2. Come Alongside PastorsICR’s central ministry is to andthrough local churches. Thus, a primary6ICR.ORG ACTS&FA C T S50(2) duty of ICR is to help pastors lead, feed, anddefend their flock.How? ICR scientists give them the bestand freshest biblical and scientific answersto their questions and responses to secularattacks. Our research efforts are targeted toward areas that affirm the Bible’s historicalnarratives, principally those of recent creation and a worldwide flood, but that alsoconfirm the Bible’s accuracy in general. Weprovide all Christians with answers to thechallenges coming from a huge crowd ofsecular scientists and skeptics who menacethe church here and now.Thus, a primary duty ofICR is to help pastorslead, feed, and defendtheir flock.3. Fundamentally Change How People Understand BiologyICR’s most pressing assignment is tofundamentally change the way people understand biology. Our task is to construct acompletely new theory of biological designthat incorporates recent discoveries andrespects the biblical narrative. The theorywould explain hundreds of fascinating examples of creatures’ abilities from an organism-centered, engineering-based perspective that gives glory to their Creator—andnot to “nature.” The theory would: be the framework guiding the interpretation of biological phenomena; assume that biological functions are bestexplained by engineering science principles; restore a holistic view to explain the operation of creatures’ functions; reject the simplistic, parts-oriented approach of the status quo; and be a clear, concise, and easily communicable design-based theory and not anesoteric mathematical construct.FEBRUARY 2021Dr. Tim Clarey works on his DiscoveryCenter Omniglobe animation storyboardsAn engineering-based, organismfocused framework shows why we shouldabandon Darwin’s worldview of selectionism that sees organisms as modeling clay being passively shaped over time by the vicissitudes of their venerated view of nature.2 Andthat same design-based approach to biologyshows us why we should begin to view creatures as active, purposeful, problem-solvingentities.We hope this theory will become thefundamental, design-based principle uniting biological explanations in Christiantextbooks and museums educating futuregenerations of young believers. We praythat an engineering-based approach to biology will spark a second creationist revival and once again stir up a sense of certainty inChristian truth.
Convincing someone to thinkcorrectly about creation isn’t theultimate goal, but helping peopleto believe in Jesus as their Lordand Savior is.Dr. Jeff Tomkins (above) and Drs. Brian Thomas and Tim Clarey (below) give presentationsin the ICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth History4. Spread and Defend the GospelWe at ICR recognize three importantfacts as the gospel relates to the Bible’s doctrine of creation. First, convincing someoneto think correctly about creation isn’t theultimate goal, but helping people to believein Jesus as their Lord and Savior is. Second,people may believe in Christ for salvationbut still be misled about biblical clarity andauthority by simultaneously believing inevolution, an ancient creation, or both. I wasone of those people for several years.Third, the widespread, government-sanctioned teaching of evolutionary selectionism is a major reason people don’t believe the Bible is God’s Word and thus don’ttake the claims of Christ as Savior seriously.ICR often includes the gospel message directly in the avenues of our communication.We also affirm biblical clarity3 and defendspecific biblical narratives that are commonly under secular attack. These actionsfulfill Peter’s admonition to “sanctify theLord God in your hearts, and always beready to give a defense to everyone who asksyou a reason for the hope that is in you, withmeekness and fear” (1 Peter 3:15).We show the ways in which scienceconfirms that natural processes cannot explain the Bible’s miraculous accounts ofrecent creation, the worldwide Flood, andChrist’s resurrection. Our research activities serve to defend the gospel. Paul was imprisoned for the defense of the gospel andwrote to the believers in Philippi: “Just as itis right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch asboth in my chains and in the defense andconfirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace .knowing that Iam appointed for the defense of the gospel”(Philippians 1:7, 17).5. Win Scientists and Science Backto ChristWithout a doubt, ICR continues toward the goal of ICR founder Dr. HenryMorris, which was that “we must try notonly to win individual scientists and educators to Christ, but also to win science itself,and education itself, to Christ.”4 We willbuild on the solid foundation laid by thosewho came before us—not only Dr. HenryMorris, but our recently departed CEO Dr.Henry Morris III, current President Emeritus Dr. John Morris, Dr. Duane Gish, and somany others.5References1. Guliuzza, R. J. 2020. Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Creator.Acts & Facts. 49 (12): 5-7.2. Guliuzza, R. J. 2017. Engineered Adaptability: Adaptabilityvia Nature or Design? What Evolutionists Say. Acts & Facts.46 (9): 17-19.3. Biblical clarity teaches that God clearly communicates whatHe wants to say to people at any time and in any culturewhen an accurate translation of the Bible’s words gives theirnormal meaning in their normal context like any otherpiece of literature. Practically, this means that the averageperson who doesn’t have either an advanced degree inscience or in theology can understand the Bible’s teachingsat face value without necessarily being informed by theological, historical, or scientific experts and source material.4. Morris, H. M. 1994. Beginning at Genesis. Acts & Facts. 23(2).5. Guliuzza, R. J. 2021. Unity Worthy of Our Creationist Heritage. Acts & Facts. 50 (1): 5-7.Dr. Guliuzza is President of the Institute for Creation Research. He earned his M.D. from the University of Minnesota,his Master of Public Health from Harvard University, andserved in the U.S. Air Force as 28thBomb Wing Flight Surgeon and Chiefof Aerospace Medicine. Dr. Guliuzzais also a registered Professional Engineer and holds a B.A. in theology fromMoody Bible Institute.FEBRUARY 2021 ACTS&FA C T S50(2) ICR.ORG7
eventsFEBRUARY 26-27FEBRUARY 26-28Dallas, TXHeartStrong FaithConference 2021(Booth Only)HeartStrongFaith.comMARCH 27Dozier, ALGood News Baptist ChapelUncovering the Truth about Creation Conference(T. Clarey, F. Sherwin) ICR.org/DozierALMARCH 20-21Marshall, TXDallas, TXICR Discovery Center for Science & Earth HistoryCreation: Basic Training Course(ICR and Creation Training Initiative staffs)ICR.org/CreationTrainingImmanuel Baptist ChurchUncovering the Truth about Creation Conference(B. Thomas, J. Hebert) ICR.org/MarshallTXImage credit: Joel KauttSAVE THE DATE2021 IS SOLD OUT!JUNE 2022 OR SEPTEMBER 2022GRAND CANYON ADVENTURETim Clarey, Ph.D.Landmark r the latest ICR Discovery Center live science presentations, check our schedule at ICRdiscoverycenter.org/Live-PresentationsProviding a safe and enjoyable experience is a priority for ICR, and we are closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation. Since the public healthrecommendations are changing on a frequent basis, please check ICR.org/events for the most up-to-date event information. If you havequestions about a specific event, please send an email to events@icr.org or call 800.337.0375 and press 6.8ICR.ORG ACTS&FA C T S50(2) FEBRUARY 2021
researchJ A K EH E B E R T ,Ph. D .For the serious science readerDeveloping a MoreRigorous Ice Sheet ModelIn the creation model, a single Ice Agelasting hundreds of years was caused byand quickly followed the Genesis Flood.1In 1994, ICR atmospheric scientist Dr.Larry Vardiman published a mathematical model for the rapid formation of thickpost-Flood ice sheets.2 In a previous researchcolumn, I described my work extending hisresearch.3 Here I present an update.Because of the heat generated by rapidseafloor spreading during the Flood, theoceans would’ve been much warmer afterthe Flood than they are today. This wouldhave caused more evaporation from thesea surface, resulting in significantly heaviersnowfall at high latitudes and on mountaintops.1 Dr. Vardiman’s model has much morerapid ice deposition during the Ice Age, withthese deposition rates rapidly but graduallydecreasing to their present-day values.2For the simple case of an ice sheet thatundergoes no melting, the rate at which theheight of the ice sheet grows with time willbe the rate at which ice is being deposited(the precipitation rate in meters of ice peryear) minus the speed at which the top ofthe ice sheet moves downward (also in meters per year). This downward movement isdue to the weight-induced thinning of theunderlying ice layers.Both of these rates can change overtime. If the two rates are equal in size, theheight of the ice sheet will remain constant.But if the precipitation rate is greater thanthis downward speed, the ice sheet willgrow in thickness. Dr. Vardiman assumedthat the speed at which the upper ice surface moves downward was always equal toa small constant multiplied by the height ofthe ice sheet. His method was reasonablebut an oversimplification, as he himself acknowledged.1,3Obtaining a better estimate of the icesheet’s growth over time requires findingthis downward speed. That in turn requiresa sophisticated computer model that simulates the behavior of the entire ice sheet. Byusing Dr. Vardiman’s original precipitationmodel and the computer model to obtain abetter estimate of this downward speed, wecan then find the rate at which the ice sheetheight grows with time.The main goal of this research is toshow that it can be accomplished and tolay the groundwork for future creation research. Given the uncertainties about pasttemperatures and precipitation rates, itseems likely this effort will only yield semiquantitative (“order of magnitude”) results.Regardless, it’s hoped the results will showthat heavy but realistic Ice Age precipitationrates can form thick ice sheets in just a fewhundred years.The Flood Ice Age model predictsarticle highlights Evidence strongly suggests theGenesis Flood created the conditions needed for the Ice Age. Atmospheric scientist Dr. LarryVardiman developed a modelfor the growth of post-Flood icesheets. ICR physicist Dr. Jake Hebert isbuilding on this model to moreaccurately determine ice sheetgrowth rates during the Ice Age.thicker annual layers than uniformitarianmodels do. Hopefully, this research will giveus a feel for how much thicker these annuallayers actually were. Once we obtain theheight of the ice sheet as a function of time,a simple IDL computer code can determinethe thicknesses of the annual layers. I havealready used this code to estimate annuallayer thicknesses in Dr. Vardiman’s originalmodel. A paper describing this method hasbeen submitted to the Creation Research Society Quarterly and is in the process of beingreviewed.3We at ICR thank both God and youfor your faithful financial contributions—even during these stressful times—thatmake this research possible.References1. Hebert, J. 2018. The Bible Best Explains the Ice Age. Acts &Facts. 47 (11): 10-13.2. Vardiman, L. 1994. An Analytic Young-Earth Model of IceSheet Formation During the “Ice Age.” In Proceedings of theThird International Conference on Creationism. R. Walsh, ed.Pittsburgh, PA: Creation Science Fellowship, 561-568.3. Hebert, J. 2020. ICR PaleoclimateResearch Continues. Acts & Facts49 (10): 9.Dr. Hebert is Research Associate at theInstitute for Creation Research andearned his Ph.D. in physics from theUniversity of Texas at Dallas.FEBRUARY 2021 ACTS&FA C T S50(2) ICR.ORG9
Remembering the Lifeand Legacy ofDr. Henry M. Morris IIIThe Institute for Creation Research’sCEO, Dr. Henry M. Morris III, wentto be with his Lord on December 12,2020. After years of faithful service, Dr.Morris, known warmly around the office asDr. Henry, was planning to retire from hisleadership position that same month. Inpreparation for his retirement, we includeda tribute article about him in the December 2020 issue of Acts & Facts and createda video of some of the ICR staff and Boardof Trustees members sharing stories and expressions of appreciation.1Since Dr. Henry’s homegoing, we havecontinued to reflect on his life and legacy,and three powerful attributes stand out: hislove for God, his dedication to upholdingthe accuracy and authority of the Scriptures, and his tireless efforts to encourageChristian believers to stand firm in a culture of compromise.Whether he was writing articles, devotionals, and books, teaching his Genesisclass at church, speaking at creation conferences, leading ICR staff, or planning exhibits for the ICR Discovery Center for Science& Earth History, his message remained thesame: Love God. Believe the Bible. StandFirm. We praise the Lord for his faithfulwitness and investment in the work of theKingdom!Although the full impact of his legacyI read many of his Days of Praise devotionals in the mornings and always read Acts& Facts cover to cover! What would thechurch be like if not for the Morrises andmen like them? They worked hard andfinished well. Well done!.My family and Iare eternally grateful for the work of HenryMorris III. — J. S.find that that particular devotional spokedirectly to what I had been meditatingon.I thank God for his great leadership atICR and am amazed at how the Lord usedhim to help build the Discovery Center,which no doubt has enriched many livesand will enrich many more to come I’msure. — S. T.kkI wish I could share just how much thedevotionals and his Acts & Facts articleshave helped me to grow in my faith. Onlythe Lord knows. I can’t count the numberof times I had been thinking about a particular doctrine in Scripture or desiring adeeper understanding of God’s Word andopened my email to the Days of Praise to10ICR.ORG ACTS&FA C T S50(2) We had the privilege of knowing Dr. Henrypersonally, of learning from him and seeingthe man of God example he set. He was always a blessing to us, and it meant so muchwhen he took time for us. He will be greatlymissed. — K. W.kI am sitting here, crying .Dr. Henry M.FEBRUARY 2021cannot be known on this side of heaven, we’dlike to share portions of some of the manyletters, emails, and social media posts we’vereceived from people around the world whowere touched by Dr. Henry’s ministry.Reference1. In Loving Memory of Dr. Henry M. Morris III. Institute forCreation Research. Posted on ICR.org December 12, 2020.Go to ICR.org/H3tribute for excerpts from the tribute article and a link to the retirement video ICR produced beforeDr. Morris’ passing.Morris III was very loving and kind. He, likehis father before him, loved the Word andhad a deep love for creationism. I was led tothe Lord via creationism. This just breaksmy heart, but I also know that he is no longer in pain and is walking and talking withour Lord Jesus, the Christ. Condolencesand comfort go out to his family and all hisloved ones. And also to those who lovedhim like I did. I am going to really misshim. — C. S.kI’m just one of thousands who have nevermet Dr. Morris but have been profoundlyministered to by his work. I thank God forhis life and know that he is rejoicing withhis Lord and Savior now. Praying for hisfamily. — K. H. W.
kkkThis makes me so sad. He was my [professor at Christian Heritage College] whenI was a student ’75-79. He taught us howto study God’s precious Word using theStrong’s Concordance. His entire family wasgreatly beloved by students and staff alike.There was great rejoicing in heaven at hisarrival. — S. S. L.He and his father influenced me in a bigway when I went to work for them in ElCajon in 1976.My life is rich in Christ because of their godly examples and encouragement. May the Lord bless and comfortJan, Henry, and Scotta in the days ahead.I’m praying for you all. — G. S.I bought so many of his books for our library at Oakland Christian School. I neverhad to be concerned about content, I knewit would speak truth. His entrance intoheaven had to have been amazing. We willcelebrate him HOME. — L. P. A.kI have read his books over the years andbeen blessed with an opportunity to meethim in person in 2016 at a conference inSan Diego. He was truly a prolific writerand defender of the gospel message, takinghis readers back to the foundation of theGenesis account. He will truly be missedin the temporal world but welcomed to hisnew home with his heavenly Father. Godbless Dr. Henry M. Morris III and his entirefamily. — M. S.-D.kWhat a powerful legacy he leaves behind!I can’t tell you how many times I have referenced his work, promoted the websitesand links, and encouraged others to do thesame. I’m sure it was a glorious homecoming too. — D. D.kI have nothing but respect for this man,and the work he and ICR have done forthe Kingdom of our Lord Jesus Christ!Standing strong with ICR to continuetheir work against the mainstream academic dogma that permeates the thinkingof our generation! Thanking Dr. MorrisIII for his brave and courageous stand fortruth. — T. D.kk[We] remember meeting with Dr. Henry athis home in 2005 when he revealed his vision for Dallas as the base for [ICR’s] ministry. I was so impressed with his warmthand genuineness. Later we attended theclasses he taught at First Baptist Church.His engaging smile reflected the joy of hiswalk with our Savior, and we will miss himgreatly. — S. B.kThankful for his bravery in the midst of somany who don’t believe in the creation ofthis world. Prayers and condolences for thefamily and friends. — V. R. M.kWe are blessed by Dr. Morris’s legacy andby all of those who continue at ICR. Godcertainly endowed Dr. Morris with the faiththat moved mountains! — M. M. G.It was an honor to have heard him speakat the Family Radio conference in MissionSprings as a teen.I got to take my youngsters and husband to hear him again a fewyears back. May God comfort his lovedones and may his legacy bless many.— L. A. D.kWe looked forward each month to his contributions to our daily devotions. We rejoicethat he is now home with his Lord and Savior. We were tremendously blessed by hisfaith and service to Christ and ICR. May theLord comfort his family. — B. B.kHappy he is with Jesus, but what a loss forus all. The wisdom he has passed on to us,through study of God’s Word, has beenfoundational in my own growth. — M. H.kDr. Morris was a wonderful, godly manwhose influence will last for generations tocome. May the peace and comfort of Godbe with his family, friends, and those whoremain to preserve his legacy of spreadingthe truth concerning biblical creation as acornerstone of Christian doctrine. — P. R.kHave such respect and appreciation for theservice he has given in presenting truthand evidence for God’s creation. May Godcomfort his family and the ICR ministryteam. — E. H.FEBRUARY 2021 ACTS&FA C T S50(2) ICR.ORG11
impactJ E F F R E YP.TO M K I N S ,Ph. D .For the serious science readerTh e Fo s s i l s S t i l l S a y N o :The M ys t er yo f JawedVerte br at esOne of the greatest unsolved mysteries in the grand scheme ofevolution is the transition between jawless and jawed vertebrates. In a previ
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