Biology

In order to be a "full-fledged" theory, evolution needs to explain the origin of feathers and flight.

Speaker: Doug Sharp The way life synthesizes its components is much different from they way it is necessary for it to be created in the laboratory. We compare hemoglobin and chlorophyll. Their similar structure and biosynthesis in the animal and plant kingdoms speak of a common designer who wrote the computer code and reused the same design in both plants and animals to fix carbon dioxide and oxygen. Creating the life components of amino acids and nucleotides in the laborato

Guests: Dr. Nigel Crompton Description: A six-year study of the genetics of peas inspired by the original study by Gregor Mendel concluded that sudden appearance of genetic information is more reasonable that accumulation of mutations over a long period of time. Dr. Nigel Cromption distinguishes characters and traits in plants and how there is a dominant wild type along with several mutations that cause certain characteristics to be expressed. The wild type has purple flower

Guests: Doug Sharp and Rich Geer Description: I often wondered who the unfortunate graduate student was who got the assignment of determining the chemical formula of skunk spray. This was finally done in 1980, and the unpleasant odor comes from thiols, which are sulfur compounds. Though it is obvious that this is a created feature, one wonders if it was always that way or if it was the result of the fall. There is very little information about skunk evolution, and one has to

In 2005, Hennie Mouton and Koos van der Westhuyzen took Doug Sharp and Rich Geer into the Kruger National Park to explore the abundant wildlife. As soon as they approached the gate, Rich spotted two elephants below the bridge and without knowing the danger, got out of the car to photograph them. At the Skukuza rest camp, Doug and Rich enjoyed South African hospitality, with ostrich and biscuits on the braai (South African barbecue) under the lapa (thatched roof shelter). The

A study published recently suggests that spiders and their close terrestrial relatives originated from an ocean creature called Mollisonia symmetrica, an extinct aquatic creature long believed to be the ancestor of horseshoe crabs. According to this study, the fossilized brain and central nervous system pattersn they say more closely resembled those of modern spiders, scorpions, ticks and other arachnids than today’s horseshoe crabs. According to the study’s lead author, inse

Homology is the study of similar characteristics of creatures used to persuade people that one creature evolved into another. But, when animals that are unrelated according to their genetics but have similar designed features, they say that those features evolved separately multiple times. They call this convergent evolution. An example is the similarity in design of the agave plant and aloes. The agave is native to the Americas, whereas aloes come from Africa. Birds, bats, f

The question I was asked almost 60 years ago: How did the whale’s nose evolve to the back of his head? Was it Just a Fluke? Whale Creature Features: Either it works or it doesn’t work. Nose to the back of the head Streamlined Hairless Blubber for insulation Tail fluke, muscles and bones for propulsion Flippers and fins for directional control Heat exchange circulatory system Specialized respiratory system Salt elimination system Echolocation system Baleen (food extraction)

The concept of “Biology is Engineering” beautifully encapsulates the intricate design and complexity found in living organisms, which can only be attributed to an intelligent Creator. As we explore this idea, we can see how biological systems exhibit engineering principles that reflect God’s handiwork. 1. **Complexity and Design**: Just as engineers design systems with specific functions in mind, the biological structures we observe—such as the human eye or the intricate proc

The intricate dance of DNA, RNA, and proteins beautifully illustrates the complexity of God’s creation and the marvelous design inherent in biological systems. According to Scripture, we see that God created all living things with purpose and intention, as stated in Genesis 1:21, where He declares that each creature is “good.” The interdependence of DNA, RNA, and proteins is a testament to the intelligent design that permeates life. Each component plays a crucial role in the

Dr. James Tour, a prominent chemist and nanotechnology expert, has been quite vocal about his skepticism regarding abiogenesis—the idea that life can arise spontaneously from non-living matter without divine intervention. His insights are particularly valuable because he emphasizes the complexity of biological systems and the challenges that current scientific understanding faces in explaining the origin of life through naturalistic processes. From a Young Earth creationist p

Gain of function research, for those who might not be familiar, involves manipulating the genome of an organism to study the effects of such changes, often in viruses. This can lead to viruses gaining new abilities, such as increased transmissibility or virulence. While the intent behind such research is often to understand diseases better and to develop treatments or vaccines, it’s a double-edged sword. It raises significant ethical, safety, and moral concerns, especially fr

Within 50 miles of Flagstaff, Arizona, several national monuments and attractions provide clues to God’s creative power and raise many questions. One is Montezuma Well, where five endemic species form a chain of life in an environment that is hostile to most other creatures. From the base of the lake bubbles up carbon dioxide, and at least five, up to twelve species of creatures and plants, live only here.

Ray Gates is a professor of biology at Cornerstone University. One of his specialties is studying the different species of frogs that dwell in Michigan. Frogs have many unique features of design that are not found in other types of creatures. Frogs go through a metamophosis from egg to tadpole to frog. They begin life in the water like a fish and later develop legs and lungs to live on land and in the water.This is an amazing transformation. Virtually every organ and body sys

Belief in evolution is a puzzling conundrum. What about your brain? If you believe that you are a product of random chance evolution, is your brain also a product of random chance evolution? If so, how can you insist that you can know anything about anything? The very foundation of logic is thrown out the window. Indeed, there are some evolutionists who argue this very thing; that there is no truth. That is a claim that demolishes itself by its own standard. After all, is tha

Bees are uniquely designed to fly in a manner that rivals that of stunt pilots. They have a compass that detects the polarization of sunlight. They have gyroscopes, airspeed gauges, and UV sensors to measure the tilt of the horizon. Their compound eyes have 7,000 hexagonal facets, which are tiny tubes containing their own lens and light-detecting cells. Each tube enables them to see in all directions. These tubes are hexagonal in shape, which like the honeycomb, is the most e

Those who insist on trying to debunk the Biblical account of Noah’s flood and Noah’s Ark try to do so by saying that the Ark had no room for all of the species of creatures on the earth. Often, they include in that number the 34,000 species of fish, especially the fresh water fish. But this is a straw man argument, and it isn’t what creationists believe. There were no aquariums on the Ark. All that were taken on the Ark were land animals. Also, the oceans before the flood wer

Dr. Jerry Bergman joins us on Revolution Against Evolution to talk about two of his books called Poor Design and Useless Organs. These are two of the arguments that evolutionists have used that have created great harm, especially with calling organs in the body “vestigial” organs. Jerry talks about the fact that doctors in the past called for the removal of the appendix, thyroid, tonsils, adenoids, wisdom teeth, coccyx and other organs because they thought that they were rudi

An explanation how complex bonding of molecules in proteins causes them to fold up into a three dimensional shape that facilitates it to perform active functions in life. Proteins are made up of amino acids, and each of the 20 amino acids have an amine group and an acid group where they form the peptide bond. The peptide bond requires the removal of water, which is what life does automatically, but it creates problems for those who want to emulate the origin of life. Each ami

Kerby Rials is our guest on this show, and he found an article from the Human Genome project that claims that the human Y Chromosome is shrinking. The X chromosome is about three times larger than the Y chromosome, containing about 900 genes, while the Y chromosome has about 55 genes. This study believes that both chromosomes were originally about the same size, but over time the Y chromosome has been dropping genetic information. Though we cannont go back in time and actuall