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Robert Pennock in his "Tower of
Babel" book has a very excellent analysis of Phillip Johnson
and his application of legal reasoning to science. Pennock notes: Lee Tiffin is an unusual combination: Master’s degree in plant physiology and botany and a master’s degree in divinity! He worked as a scientist for a number of federal agencies and has been pastor of a number of Christian churches. He is logical and fair-minded to a high degree. As a scientist he is offended by the ludicrous creationist distortions of science and as a Christian he is offended by creationist distortions of the bible. His particular forte is dissecting creationist pseudo-scientific rantings about the flood and young earth theory—which are the underpinnings of creationism. If you’ve ever wanted to see what goes on inside the creationist mind, this is a good read. As a reference it has a detailed index and all scientific and biblical quotes are carefully footnoted. There are some great (usable) quotes, again carefully annotated—i.e. Jerry Falwell is quoted thus in a sermon July 4, 1976,”The idea that religion and politics don’t mix was invented by the Devil to keep Christians from running their own country.----I hope I live to see the day when, as in the early days of our country, we won’t have any public schools. The churches will have taken them over again and Christians will be running them. What a happy day that will be!” Review |