The Origin of the Species In this lesson we consider the subject of evolution and the origin of the variety of biological life. What is evolution? How is neo-Darwinism different from Darwinism? What do many scientists consider to be the two primary kinds of biological evolution? Why do some scientists object to that distinction? What is meant by the "edge of evolution?" What are some of the daunting challenges faced by Neo-Darwinism that leads to the claim that it is a theory "in crisis?" How does the problem of homeostasis counter evolution’s claims? How does the reality of complexity and new information challenge Darwinian concepts of evolution? What is “devolution?” What are the various ways that Christians view the subject of evolution? (72 min)
Lesson 27: Review Questions
Lesson 27: Lesson Notes

Tags: Origin, Species, Evolution, Darwinism, Creation

The Origin of the Cosmos This is the first of several lessons on the subject of origins.Today’s lesson is on the origin of the universe. How can we who are not cosmologists or physicists discuss these kinds of scientific issues with people? How did the Hebrew and Christian view of the cosmos differ from everyone else’s throughout history? What major scientific discoveries in the twentieth century revolutionized the way science viewed the cosmos? What important implications are inherent in the new understanding of the expansion of the universe? What is the singularity or boundary? Why is it impossible for science to address the question of what was “before” the singularity? What is the Standard Model of the Big Bang? What has been the result of the attempts to come up with alternate scientifically satisfactory models to the Standard Model? What are the two kinds of causes or explanations for events? Which kind cause or explanation is necessary beyond the boundary? Why is a quantum vacuum spontaneous generation of the universe, the so called “free lunch,” not possible?
Lesson 25: Review Questions
Lesson 25: Lesson Notes

Tags: Cosmos, Origin, Universe, Creation, Big Bang