2015 Volume 8 Answers Research Journal

Hume’s Guillotine and Evolutionary Ethics: Evaluating Attempts to Overcome the Naturalistic Fallacy

pp. 1–11 • Brenton H. Cook

The problem of establishing an ontological basis for morality has troubled materialistic philosophers since Darwin.

A Biblical Creationist Cosmogony

pp. 13–20 • Dr. John G. Hartnett

The cosmogony proposed is consistent with all creationist understandings of the biblical texts and has no light-travel time problem.

Intraformational Parabolic Recumbent Folds in the Coconino Sandstone (Permian) and Two Other Formations in Sedona, Arizona (USA)

pp. 21–40 • Dr. John H. Whitmore , et. al.

The hypothesis that Schnebly Hill and Coconino were deposited by marine sand waves on a shallow continental shelf is strengthened in light of these new data.

A Reply to Bruce Gordon’s Biblical Critique of Young-Earth Creationism

pp. 41–64 • Ashby L. Camp

Dr. Gordon recently published a critique of the claims of young-earth creation. This reply is to the biblical criticisms in his paper.

Parasitology and Creation

pp. 65–75 • Dr. Matthew E. Ingle

As we learn more about parasites, which don’t seem to be “good” design, we will understand better how the parasitic lifestyle resulted from the Fall.

Speculation on Redshift in a Created Universe1

Speculation on Redshift in a Created Universe¹

pp. 77–85 • Dr. John G. Hartnett

Dr. Hartnett speculates about the idea that what we observe in the universe is not in equilibrium; that is, the state of the universe is in a transient state.

Determining Average Dinosaur Size Using the Most Recent Comprehensive Body Mass Data Set

pp. 85–93 • Dr. Timothy L. Clarey , et. al.

Most literature states the average dinosaur was only the size of a sheep. This paper hopefully assists creationists base statements on the best available data.

Determination of the Radioisotope Decay Constants and Half-Lives: Rhenium-187 (187Re)

Determination of the Radioisotope Decay Constants and Half-Lives: Rhenium-187 (¹⁸⁷Re)

pp. 93–111 • Dr. Andrew A. Snelling

If the Re-Os dating method is calibrated against an uncertain “gold standard,” then it cannot be absolute and cannot be used to reject a young-earth timescale.

Natural Selection: Assessing the Role It Plays in our World

pp. 111–120 • Dr. Jean Lightner

Natural selection is controversial among many scientists, both in evolutionary and creationary circles.

Information Processing Differences Between Archaea and Eukarya—Implications for Homologs and the Myth of Eukaryogenesis

pp. 121–141 • Change Laura Tan , et. al.

In the grand evolutionary paradigm, the origin of the eukaryotic cell represents one of the great mysteries and key hypothetical transitions of life.

Information Processing Differences Between Bacteria and Eukarya—Implications for the Myth of Eukaryogenesis

pp. 143–162 • Change Laura Tan , et. al.

Based on differences in gene sets and molecular machines between bacteria and eukarya, we continue to demonstrate that unbridgeable evolutionary chasms exist.

Can One Astronomically Date the Flood within the Hydroplate Model?

pp. 163–169 • Dr. Danny R. Faulkner

Dr. Danny Faulkner analyzes Dr. Walt Brown’s determination of the date of the Flood within his hydroplate model using the orbits of two comets.

An Initial Estimation of the Numbers and Identification of Extant Non-Snake/Non-Amphisbaenian Lizard Kinds: Order Squamata

pp. 171–186 • Tom Hennigan

This paper is meant to lay creation groundwork for lizard systematics with the goal of estimating the number of baramins brought on the Ark.

A Review of Hugh Ross’ Latest Book, Navigating Genesis

pp. 187–193 • Dr. Danny R. Faulkner

While many Christians support Ross’ broad conclusions, few would agree with the details of Dr. Ross’ argument.

Physical Difficulties with Hugh Ross’ Local Flood Model

pp. 195–198 • Dr. Danny R. Faulkner

There are at least three problems with Hugh Ross’ local flood model which render it physically impossible. This is in addition to numerous biblical issues.

Cyclic Selection in HIV–1 Tropism: Microevolution That Is Going Nowhere

pp. 199–202 • Yingguang Liu

The molecular interaction of HIV-1 is merely cyclic fine-tuning of an existing function and illustrates the broken relationship between the virus and the host.

The Blurring Distinction between Asteroids and Comets

pp. 203–208 • Dr. Danny R. Faulkner

Whether there is a continuum on which our older conception of asteroids and comets are extremes or if there still is a gap between them is not entirely clear.

Radioisotope Dating of Meteorites: IV. The Primitive and Other Achondrites

pp. 209–252 • Dr. Andrew A. Snelling

This paper documents radioisotope dating for meteorites, achondrites, angrites, aubrites, mesosiderites, and irons to further discuss significance of the data.

How Long Did the Flood Last?

pp. 253–259 • Dr. Danny R. Faulkner

Belief that the Flood lasted 371 days is common among recent creationists, but there are other possibilities.

Is the “Sons of God” Passage in Genesis 6 Adapted Pagan Mythology?

pp. 261–271 • Lee Anderson, Jr.

This paper aims to present a detailed overview of interpretations offered by conservative biblical scholars on the identity of “the sons of God” in Genesis 6.

Mitochondrial DNA Clocks Imply Linear Speciation Rates Within “Kinds”

pp. 273–304 • Dr. Nathaniel T. Jeanson

The mechanism of speciation remains one of the most contested scientific questions among both evolutionists and creationists.

Determination of the Radioisotope Decay Constants and Half-Lives: Samarium-147 (147Sm)

Determination of the Radioisotope Decay Constants and Half-Lives: Samarium-147 (¹⁴⁷Sm)

pp. 305–321 • Dr. Andrew A. Snelling

Over the last 80 years numerous determinations have been made of the ¹⁴⁷Sm half-life.

Mutations in the nef Gene make HIV-1 More Virulent

pp. 323–326 • Yingguang Liu

Mutational degeneration of the nef gene manifests as increased pathogenicity of HIV-1.

A Baraminic Study of the Blood Flukes of Family Schistosomatidae

pp. 327–337 • Dr. Matthew E. Ingle , et. al.

This paper aims to determine the number of created kinds in this family of parasites, the original hosts, and what produced current species.

Is HIV-1 Losing Fitness Due to Genetic Entropy?

pp. 339–351 • Yingguang Liu

HIV-1 is an important example which shows genetic entropy operating throughout the biological realm, even while meaningful genetic adaptations are occurring.

Worldview Bias and the Origin of Hebrew Worship

pp. 353–359 • Scott Aniol

Secularists claim that similarities between Israel’s worship and that of other nations in the OT prove Israel’s worship was rooted in its neighbors religion.

The Lost World of Adam and Eve: A Response

pp. 361–373 • Steve Ham

This paper contends that Walton has given a magisterial authority to the ANE mythic texts in order to interpret the Genesis accounts.

A Young-Earth Creation Human Mitochondrial DNA “Clock”: Whole Mitochondrial Genome Mutation Rate Confirms D-Loop Results

pp. 375–378 • Dr. Nathaniel T. Jeanson

New data agree with the expectations from D-loop results, further confirming the origin of humans within 6000 years and rejecting evolutionary timescales.

Documented Anomaly in Recent Versions of the BLASTN Algorithm and a Complete Reanalysis of Chimpanzee and Human Genome-Wide DNA Similarity Using Nucmer and LASTZ

pp. 379–390 • Jeffrey P. Tomkins

Past evolutionary research in comparative DNA analysis between chimps and humans has employed a great deal of preferential and selective data analysis.

The Genesis and Emergence of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA): An Example of Evolution in Action?

pp. 391–401 • Dr. Alan L. Gillen , et. al.

We have seen a changing profile from HA-MRSA to CA-MRSA. This is potentially dangerous because the new strains are more virulent and aggressive.

Challenging the BioLogos Claim that a Vitellogenin (Egg-Laying) Pseudogene Exists in the Human Genome

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