Anti-evolutionary Ideas

Steve Gregg, Christian teacher, states evolution is not solid science

(B. Dehler)

In August 2013, Steve Gregg (Christian teacher and broadcaster) did a debate with Bernie Dehler (atheist, pen name Truman Smith), over the booklet called "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroy Christian Theology." In this newly posted video excerpt, Steve claims that many scientists reject evolutionary theory on the grounds that it is not good science, and has no evidential support. Bernie counters that among biology experts, evolutionary theory is really not contested at all. Every major state university in every state in the USA teaches evolution for science, with good reason. Hear the back-and-forth discussion and form your own opinion. Here's the debate excerpt: http://youtu.be/1lA9utp9mzs .

Some say there's a conflict with evolution and Christianity, but Ken Miller disagrees:

"Evolution isn't just a story about where we came from. It's an epic at the center of life itself. Far from robbing our lives of meaning, it instills an appreciation for the beautiful, enduring, and ultimately triumphant fabric of life that covers our planet. Understanding that doesn't demean human life - it enhances it." ~Kenneth R. Miller (Biological Scientist, and Roman Catholic)

Bernie Dehler will be debating many more Christians in the following months. These are all free events located in the Portland Oregon area. (This is an excellent opportunity for Christians to try out their apologetics and evangelism ideas; to see if they have merit.) Here is a upcoming summary of events, and all details can be found here: http://www.meetup.com/Philosophical-Naturalists/ .

Date: Tue. 10-14-14

Topic: Is There Any Evidence For The Existence of God?

Debaters: Bernie Dehler & Dennis Marcellino

Date: Sun. 10-26-14

Topic: It's Halloween... Do Ghosts Really Exist?

Debaters: Bernie Dehler & Pastor Nathan Lewis

Date: Tue. 11-18-14

Topic: Is Faith in God Warranted?

Debaters: Bernie Dehler & Philosophy Prof. Phil Smith

Date: Tue. 12-9-14

Topic: Can a God Become a Human?

Debaters: Bernie Dehler & Seminary Prof. Gerry Breshears

Date: Tue. 1-13-15

Topic: Which Best Explains Man's Origin, Creation or Evolution?

Debaters: Bernie Dehler & Bart Rask, M.D.

Bernie also a free booklet available on the internet: "Modern Science and Philosophy Destroys Christian Theology (Second Edition)." You can get it here: http://tinyurl.com/q6kz88k .

You can also watch some of Bernie's previous debates on YouTube at this channel:

https://www.youtube.com/user/SecHummer/videos

Other Portland-area community, secular, and philosophical groups can also be found at meetup.com, such as these:

-- The Center for Philosophical Naturalism: http://tinyurl.com/l6rd4sl

-- Sunday Assembly: http://tinyurl.com/kkc8nyw

-- Westside Science & Religion Disc.: http://tinyurl.com/bkmhdl5

-- Center for Inquiry: http://tinyurl.com/mps923r

-- Humanists of Greater Portland: http://tinyurl.com/kmbmt57

-- Atheists Etcetera: http://tinyurl.com/nhjr3ha

-- Philosophy Workshop: http://tinyurl.com/pzs4ajc