Definition of Faith Hebrews 11:1

Definition of FaithHebrews 11:1

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do

not see.

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NTSA Position statement on the teaching of evolution, 1997

Because special creation is a specific, sectarian religious view, it

cannot be advocated as “true,” accurate scholarship in the public

schools.

Resolution passed by the AAAS

The various accounts of creation that are part of the religious

heritage of many people are not scientific statements or theories.

Resolution passed by the AAAS

They are statements that one may choose to believe, but if he does, this is a matter of faith, because

such statements are not subject to study or verification by… science.

Howard Van TillThree Views on Creation-Evolution

Since decisive proof is absolutely impossible, we will have to settle for

informed judgment. Who should make that judgment? Quite obviously,

persons who are sufficiently knowledgeable and equipped to do so.

Howard Van TillThree Views on Creation-Evolution

Who are the people most likely to be in that position? Biblical scholars? Theologians? Philosophers? Law

professors? People neither trained nor experience in scientific research?

McLean v. Arkansas Board of Education, 1982

In a decision that gave a detailed definition of the term “science,” the

court declared that “creation science” is not in fact science.

Edwards v. Aguillard, 1987

US Supreme Court found that by advancing the religious belief that a

supernatural being created humankind, the act impermissibly endorses religion.

Phillip JohnsonWhat is Darwinism?

As many philospohers of science have observed, the research community does not abandon a paradigm in the absence

of a suitable replacement.

Phillip JohnsonWhat is Darwinism?

This means that negative criticism of Darwinism, however devastating it may appear to be, is essentially irrelevant to

the professional researchers.

Michael Ruse1993 Annual Meeting of the AAS

"...for many evolutionists, evolution has functioned as something with

elements which are, let us say, akin to being a secular religion."

Michael Ruse1993 Annual Meeting of the AAS

"...evolution, akin to religion, involves making certain a priori or metaphysical assumptions, which at some level cannot be

proven empirically."

Michael Ruse1993 Annual Meeting of the AAS

…modern philosophy of science is now showing that science is just as much a

religion as creation science…

Definition of FaithHebrews 11:1

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do

not see.

Hebrews 11:7

By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built

an ark to save his family.

Matthew 9:2

Some men brought to him a paralytic, lying on a mat. When

Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, "Take heart, son; your

sins are forgiven."

Luke 7:50

Jesus said to the (sinful) woman, "Your faith has saved you; go in

peace."

Luke 17:19

Then he said to him (the cleansed leper), "Rise and go; your faith has

made you well."

John 20:29

Then Jesus told him, "Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not

seen and yet have believed."

1 Peter 1:8

Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do

not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible

and glorious joy.