"Depictions of human evolution may be the most recognized of all Darwinian “icons,” as most people have been exposed to images since their youth.... Darwin’s last icon has now fallen.
These presuppositions can include the view that:
1) empirical science is the exclusive source of truth; that
2) scientists are always objective and aren’t influenced by their worldview (scientists don’t lie); and that
3) truth claims about human origins must be grounded exclusively in the domain of natural science and—no matter how poor the evidence for evolution—cannot involve historical theology (i.e., Special Creation cannot be true).
These presuppositions result in the mistaken view that the evolutionist’s a priori decision to construct a wall of naturalism around origins constitutes “good science” rather than a flawed philosophical approach that forbids two very logical conclusions.
These conclusions are that:
1) the claims of human evolution are not supported by the fossil record; and
2) to the degree that sound inferences can be drawn, the fossil evidence is most easily reconciled with Special Creation." KC
These presuppositions can include the view that:
1) empirical science is the exclusive source of truth; that
2) scientists are always objective and aren’t influenced by their worldview (scientists don’t lie); and that
3) truth claims about human origins must be grounded exclusively in the domain of natural science and—no matter how poor the evidence for evolution—cannot involve historical theology (i.e., Special Creation cannot be true).
These presuppositions result in the mistaken view that the evolutionist’s a priori decision to construct a wall of naturalism around origins constitutes “good science” rather than a flawed philosophical approach that forbids two very logical conclusions.
These conclusions are that:
1) the claims of human evolution are not supported by the fossil record; and
2) to the degree that sound inferences can be drawn, the fossil evidence is most easily reconciled with Special Creation." KC
But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty,
not walking in craftiness, nor handling the word of God deceitfully;
but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves
to every man's conscience in the sight of God.
2 Corinthians 4:2
