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Skeptic Paul Case speaks to the
Creation Assoc of Puget Sound (CAPS)
Fri. March 22 at 7 pm

At the Geology Learning Center in
The Expedition Christian Church
23601 52nd Ave. W, Mountlake Terrace
Topic: “On the Failure of Faith”
(6:30 refreshments & tour of the Geology Center)
http://northwestrockandfossil.org/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=17

For info on CAPS see: http://caps.nwcreation.net/

Seattle Creation Conference May 31-June 1, see
http://www.nwcreation.net/

Worldview Apologetics Conference April 19-20, see http://www.abchurch.org/worldview-apologetics-conference.html

Abstract of this talk: “It’s clear that Christian apologists attack evolution and science as they see them as a direct assault on their religion. But what about the central tenet of faith- the very glue that holds Christianity together? Seattle Skeptics President and atheist gadfly Paul Case tackles the problems of faith when applied to real world issues and problems. Can belief in God make you more moral? Help in times of crisis? Can it be used as a divining rod to determine truth? Help you live longer? What does faith do right? Join us for an provocative look at faith and its testable claims.”
Bio: “As the former President of Seattle Atheists and current President of Seattle Skeptics, Case has been a leader in secular community for more than six years and has appeared as a contributor on the Ask an Atheist radio show, local news reports, Seattle Magazine, and has personally converted tens of Fremont Solstice parade goers to Pastafarianism. He loves geeking out to computer technology, PC games, and Rachel Maddow (talk shows on MSNBC and Air America Radio).”

CAPS Comments: We know Case’s geniality fairly well for his initiative inviting four Ph.D. scientists from CAPS to give a joint talk for the Seattle Skeptics (twice), and on other occasions, invited a speaker from “Reasons to Believe” (Hugh Ross’ group) and also an ID speaker from the Discovery Institute.
They gave us a polite hearing but also incisive questions on points where they disagreed. We owe the Seattle Skeptics a respectful forum on our turf.
The apostle Peter admonishes us (in I Peter 3:15) to: “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear*; (NKJV).
* NASB translates it “with gentleness and reverence.”
References & links:
Paul Case was interviewed in the article on Skeptics in “Religious Freedom” The Seattle Magazine, Sep. 2009, p. 56.
Case was asked to comment on the imminent rapture (May 2011) of the Christian church by (discredited-in-1988) zealot Harold Camping   http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2015071658_rapture17m.html
Case was interviewed about bus ads by atheists (in 2009):
“Local atheists lift their voices in Metro bus ads”
http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2008942258_atheists29m.html
And Case was interviewed by KOMO4 news on the Atheist bus ads:
http://www.komonews.com/news/local/41618287.html
Excerpt:
‘The words on the ads are intended to stir thought,
not controversy.
‘One carries the words of Susan B. Anthony:
“I distrust those people who know so well what
God wants them to do, because I notice it always
coincides with their own desires.”
‘Another features an Albert Einstein quote:
“If people are good only because they fear punishment,
and hope for reward, then we are a sorry lot indeed.”
“In fact, we do like to build bridges with people who are
religious,” Case said.’
CAPS comment: These pithy quotes are not offensive and have a measure of truth.
Also, Case participated (as a skeptic) in a video debate
against someone promoting 9/11/2001 disaster as a conspiracy of our government.
http://blogs.seattleweekly.com/dailyweekly/2011/11/911_truther_smack_down_one_man.php
-John Johnson
mathematician
CAPS President

Thurs. May 17, 2012 – 7 pm
Creation Meeting at Bellevue Church of Christ,
(DVD) Dr. Andy McIntosh debates Dr. Will Provine
“Flight in Birds and Bats - Is Creation or Evolution the Best Guide” (1 hr, 50 min)
Held March 13, 2010 at Grace Comm Church, of Washington Court House, Ohio
http://www.debatesummit.net
http://www.gracecommunity.net/
Biographies
Andy McIntosh, Ph.D., D.Sc. – for creation model
http://creation.com/andy-mcintosh
Andy earned his Ph.D. in combustion theory from the Cranfield Institute of Technology, Bedford, England, and a D.Sc. from the University of Wales. He was appointed a Fellow of the Institute of Energy (FInstE) with Chartered Engineer status (C.Eng), and became the Professor of Thermodynamics and Combustion Theory at the University of Leeds (NB: ‘professor’ in a British Commonwealth university is a title given only to the highest rank of lecturer). His research has included reducing supersonic drag of fighter planes, testing airflow through re-designed wind turbines, ignition studies of fluids and solids, pressure interactions with flames, and the movement of smoke and fire. This work involved a number of external companies and his research group has published many papers. He has also been appointed a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (FInstP). Andy is the author of Genesis for Today, a book that shows the relevance of Genesis for today’s society.
Will Provine, PhD. – for evolution model
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Provine
William B. Provine is an American historian of science and of evolutionary biology and population genetics. He is the Andrew H. and James S. Tisch Distinguished University Professor at Cornell University and is a professor in the Departments of History, Science and Technology Studies, and Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. He holds a B.S., M.A. and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago.
Articles:
Andy McIntosh’s testimony excerpted from the landmark book “In Six Days” of interviews with 50 distinguished creation scientists
http://creation.com/andrew-mcintosh-mathematics-in-six-days
This book is in King County Library and University Book store:
In six Days: why fifty (50) scientists choose to days believe in creation / edited by John Ashton. (2000)
http://catalog.kcls.org/eg/opac/record/178024
Videos
The first video is a good introduction to Debate video

• Lecture: Birds and Flight – Design or Mutations – 64 min

• Andy McIntosh interviewed by BBC TV on teaching ID in British Schools

• Lecture: Genesis Babel and Chinese Language – 55 min AIG

Thurs. Apr. 19, 2012 – 7 pm
Creation Assoc of Puget Sound (CAPS) met at Bellevue Church of Christ
Dr. Randy Guliuzza talk on Darwin or Design:
The Human Reproductive System—Three Things You Should Know
This popular presentation will cover rarely discussed details of human reproduction that form irrefutable arguments for a supernaturally designed system. All topics are covered in a tasteful manner and there is no discussion of external anatomy. Rather, the listener is put into the seat of a typical medical student taking in the detailed–though thoroughly explained–process of reproductive physiology and microscopic anatomy. Quotations directly from medical texts will guide the lecture.
Bio: Dr. Randy Guliuzza is a captivating speaker who presents well-documented and often humorous scientific and biblical talks to audiences of all ages. He has represented Institute of Creation Research in several scientific debates at secular universities and in other forums. Dr. Guliuzza has a B.S. in Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, a B.A. in theology from Moody Bible Institute, an M.D. from the University of Minnesota, and a Masters in Public Health from Harvard University. Dr. Guliuzza served nine years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps and is a registered Professional Engineer. In 2008, he retired as Lt. Col. from the U.S. Air Force, where he served as Flight Surgeon and Chief of Aerospace Medicine. He is the author of Made in His Image: Examining the complexities of the human body. See his web site for links to his articles Made in His Image on the Human Body

Relevant Articles by Dr. Guliuzza (excerpts from his book)

Made in His Image: Human Reproduction
http://www.icr.org/article/human-reproduction/

Made in His Image: Human Gestation
http://www.icr.org/article/made-his-image-human-gestation/

Made in His Image: Baby’s First Breath
http://www.icr.org/article/babys-first-breath/

Made in His Image: Immune Systems,
http://www.icr.org/article/immune-systems-bodys-security-force/

Made in His Image: The Connecting Power of Hands
http://www.icr.org/article/connecting-power-hands/

Made in His Image: Life-Giving Blood
http://www.icr.org/article/life-giving-blood/

Made in His Image: Melanin, the Sunblock That’s Just Skin Deep
http://www.icr.org/article/melanin-sunblock-thats-just-skin-deep/

Made in His Image: Bone, An Engineering Marvel
http://www.icr.org/article/bone-engineering-marvel/

Made in His Image: Breath of Life
http://www.icr.org/article/breath-life/

Made in His Image: Beauty in Motion
http://www.icr.org/article/beauty-motion/

Made in His Image: Balancing Body Temperature
http://www.icr.org/article/balancing-body-temperature/

Made in His Image: From Solar Energy to Human Energy
http://www.icr.org/article/made-his-image-from-solar-human-energy/

Dr. Guliuzza’s web videos are viewable at:
Male Reproductive System (10 parts) 70 min, 2006
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL96D63EA384192E5D

Female Reproductive System (9 parts) 63 min, 2006
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL65CF1D8130032BE6

(also see the right column for their lectures by other distinguished scientists) . Hosted by by Rocky Mountain Creation Fellowship, Lakewood, CO
http://www.youngearth.org/

http://www.youtube.com/user/RockyMtnCreation/featured

Book by Randy Guliuzza
Made in His Image: Examining the complexities of the human boy
http://icr.christianbook.com/made-image-examining-complexities-human-body/randy-guliuzza/9780932766991/pd/766990?item_code=WW&netp_id=952083&event=ESRCG&view=details

John Johnson
Mathematician
Creation Assoc of Puget Sound