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Did Augustine Read Darwin? (A “Day” in Genesis 1, part 1)

Did St. Augustine of Hippo of 5th-century fame ever read Charles Darwin of 19th century fame? In Scientific Creationism, Henry Morris argues that the seven days of creation are literal 24-hour periods. Echoing other creationists, he states that the word in Genesis 1 for day (yom in the Hebrew) means a 24-hour period and thatContinue reading “Did Augustine Read Darwin? (A “Day” in Genesis 1, part 1)”

Rugged Diamorpha inspires a rugged faith

By Orrin Morris Many artists are fascinated by the sunrise and sunsets in the Rocky Mountains. Shadows, silhouettes, cloud formations among peaks, and bright reflections provide spectacular scenes to draw and paint. We live in a unique area, too. We are surrounded by the largest number of granite outcroppings in Georgia. Within the area fromContinue reading “Rugged Diamorpha inspires a rugged faith”