The Science of Miracles

How does one rationally detect when a miracle of design or a miracle of Divine action occurs? Is it possible to use scientific methodologies to detect the miraculous? Presentation given 11/18/17 at Mortensen Hall, Loma Linda University Sabbath School Class (Link):  

Revisiting “Desert Dunes” in the Fossil Record

The following is a review of an article written by Robert T. Johnston (Link) and published in the journal Adventist Today with a forward by John McLarty (November 16, 2017 – Link). This article is directed against a 2016 article I wrote about the Navajo and Coconino Sandstone layers representing the actions of a Noachian-style Flood rather than…

Massive Deserts Dunes – During a Worldwide Flood?

Coconino Sand Dunes: For many, one of the strongest evidences against a worldwide Noachian-style Flood is the presence of large deserts preserved within the fossil record. One of the most striking and common examples cited is the Coconino Sandstone – one of the more noticeable layers within the Grand Canyon.  Third down from the rim of…