Dr. Kevin Anderson

Talk 1: A Creationist Perspective of the Human Genome
Talk 2: An Overview of Creation Science

Date: September 11th, 7:00pm

On Friday, September 11th, RMCF welcomes Dr. Kevin Anderson, Director of the Van Andel Creation Research Center in Chino Valley, Arizona. Dr. Anderson obtained his Ph.D. from Kansas State University in microbiology. He was then a National Institutes of Health postdoctoral fellow at the University of Illinois, and later a professor of microbiology at Mississippi State University. As a professor, he taught graduate level molecular genetics classes and served as the major professor for several doctoral and masters students. He later served as a research microbiologist for the United States Department of Agriculture before accepting his current position as Director of the Van Andel Creation Research Center. Dr. Anderson has published over 20 papers in technical microbiology journals and has given presentations at numerous national and international scientific meetings. He is also currently the Editor-in-chief of the Creation Research Society Quarterly.

Dr. Anderson will be giving two talks on Sept. 11.

A Creationist Perspective of the Human Genome

The initial publication of the human genome sequence brought a flurry of research activity and a barrage of evolutionist claims. Among these claims were that the genome provided evidence for common descent, a shared evolutionary history of humans and primates, and ancient evolutionary artifacts buried in the genome. However, subsequent investigation has resulted in a dramatic change in our understanding of the human genome. Rather then being a product of protracted and random evolutionary changes, the human genome offers glimpses into an elaborate and extraordinary genetic system. Evidence for evolutionary artifacts and common descent has been replaced with evidence for an ingenious design and engineering marvel. Evidence also strongly supports that the human genome cannot be millions of years old. Thus, the human genome actually provides strong evidence that is was created recently.

An Overview of Creation Science

As a practicing scientist actively involved in the creation science movement, Dr. Anderson will provide insight into the history, current state, and future direction of creation research. Historically, creation science focused on challenging evolutionary ideas and claims, and small, independent research projects. More recently, funding has allowed a few larger, collaborative projects, which have resulted in significant insight into God's creation. These projects have demonstrated the quality of research that can be achieved by creationists when sufficient funding is available. Also, during the last decade there has been an increase in major creation ministries and their public outreach. This has been both a blessing and a challenge to the movement. Creation science now finds itself at a cross roads, and Dr. Anderson will discuss some of his views for the direction and future of creation science.

There is no cost to attend this presentation and free refreshments will be served after the meeting.