QUESTION OF THE WEEK: Do plate tectonics confirm the Bible?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Do plate tectonics confirm the Bible? Get Equipped: Global Tectonics and the Flood DVD News to Know Quick Look After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program Answers Conversation podcast Video: Radioactive and Radiocarbon Dating, Part 1 Blog Highlights Pray for AiG Q: Do plate tectonics confirm the Bible? A: Investigations of the earth's surface have revealed that it has been divided globally by past geologic processes into what today is a mosaic of rigid blocks called "plates." Observations indicate that these plates have moved large distances relative to one another in the past and that they are still moving very slowly today. The word "tectonics" has to do with earth movements; so the study of the movements and interactions among these plates is called "plate tectonics." Many creationist geologists now believe a catastrophic plate tectonics concept is very useful as the best explanation for how the Flood event occurred within the biblical framework for earth's history. Even though the Bible does not specifically mention this concept, it is consistent with the biblical account, which implies an original supercontinent that broke up during the Flood, with the resultant continents obviously then having to move rapidly ("sprint") into their present positions. Additional work is now being done to further detail this geologic model for the Flood event, especially to show that it provides a better explanation for the order and distribution of the fossils and strata globally than the failed slow-and-gradual belief. Of course, future discoveries may require adjustments in our thinking and understanding, but such is the nature of the human scientific enterprise. In contrast, "the word of the Lord endures forever" (1 Peter 1:25). Bill Nye claimed sea-floor spreading shows long ages, but catastrophic plate tectonics and rapid reversals fit the data better and confirm the biblical account. Read the whole article by AiG staff geologist Dr. Andrew Snelling. Other Debate Answers: Big Bang—The Evolution of a Theory (Mar 7) Doesn't Egyptian Chronology Prove That the Bible Is Unreliable? (Mar 6) What Really Happened to the Dinosaurs? (Mar 4) How Could Noah Fit the Animals on the Ark and Care for Them? (Mar 2) Get Equipped Global Tectonics and the Flood Dr. John Baumgardner examines how catastrophic plate tectonics could have been a major mechanism in the Genesis Flood model. He shows how this massive upheaval of the earth's surface may have helped create the conditions necessary for such a devastating worldwide event. News to Know Quick Look Ancient Humans of Paracas Are Victims of a Twisted Tale: Once again people are being invited to donate money for genetic testing of some poor soul's remains to prove how unlike us he—or in this case, they—are. Can Spinning Crystals Show How Life Began? Self-assembling virtual crystals are said to show the path to life from lifelessness. Canada's New Cambrian Explosion: Burgess Shale Chapter Two: Rich new fossil bed promises to revolutionize evolutionary understanding of the Cambrian explosion. After Eden Answers . . . with Ken Ham radio program More Than Meets the Eye Part 5: Evidence of the Creator Part 4: The Brain—Bringing Images Together Part 3: Making Sense of a Visual Puzzle Part 2: Where It All Begins Part 1: Introduction Photo of the Week To download this image for use as wallpaper on your device, right-click on the link below for the desired resolution and select "Save Link/Target As..." Mobile Full (4:3) Wide (16:9) Answers Conversation podcast This week Steve Ham talks with AiG speaker Dr. Terry Mortenson to answer the question, "What is the Role of Ancient Near Eastern Literature in the Interpretation of Genesis 1–11?"	This Week . . . Proving God's Existence: Would You Believe If He Showed Up at Your Door? (Mar 7) Ancient Humans of Paracas Are Victims of a Twisted Tale (Mar 6) Evidence for Rapid Granite Formation During the Flood (Mar 5) Romeike Family Allowed to Remain in America (Mar 5) Can Spinning Crystals Show How Life Began? (Mar 4) AiG and Ray Comfort on Noah and the Last Days (Mar 3) Fire-Chasing Beetles (Mar 2) Canada's New Cambrian Explosion: Burgess Shale Chapter Two (Mar 1) Video On Demand Radioactive and Radiocarbon Dating, Part 1 Watch Video Blog Highlights Ken Ham: It's Certainly a Lot of Huff and Puff! Ark Encounter: Noah's Ark in the News Ken Ham: The Positives? Make Sure You Also Hear the Negatives! Ken Ham: The Romeike Homeschool Case—What a Turnaround! Ken Ham: What Is Happening at Bryan College? Pray for AiG Pray for the Creation Museum as we prepare for the busy summer season. Resources Noah and the Last Days Digital Download Ape-man Combo Big Book of Earth and Sky Connect with Us Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum Answers in Genesis Ark Encounter Creation Museum See all networks Free app for iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
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