Introduction to the Forum
by Journal of Creation Editors
Geology is important for the Christian worldview because it provides a time framework
for understanding many other sciences, such as animal diversification, plant distribution
and environmental studies. Of particular relevance is the timing of geological events
and how to interpret the evidences.
To that end, we publish here a forum on the timing of the Green River Formation
(GRF), USA. The GRF is well known because many anti-creationists have used it to
try to challenge biblical history. There is also a difference of opinion within
creationist circles; some saying that the GRF was deposited in the Flood and others
that it was deposited after the Flood. This forum presents some of the arguments
on this question.
Of greater significance, the forum illustrates the multitude of issues that need
to be addressed by creationist geologists, and the sorts of methods they employ.
The lines of reasoning are published here in the same issue of
Journal of Creation so readers can consider the arguments and counter
arguments together.
Michael Oard puts the case that the GRF is a Flood deposit, and John Whitmore
that it is post-Flood. Both have published extensively on biblical geology.
Michael and John are good friends and have examined the GRF in the field together.
Although the Flood position is presented first, both the Flood and post-Flood submissions
were prepared at the same time and exchanged after they were completed. The second
and final submissions were also prepared concurrently.
The fact that creationist scientists have different views on this topic is a healthy
sign. We always stress that Christians should never put their faith in one particular
scientific model, whether it is geological, biological or astronomical. Models change.
Rather, we put our faith in the infallible Word of God, the Bible, which does not
change because it is true.
We hope you enjoy the forum and that it helps you to appreciate something of the
issues involved in reconstructing the geological history of the earth.
Forum contents
These forum articles will be added over a period of weeks.
Related articles
| Ken E. wrote: “I just wanted to drop a note to express my gratitude for the kind of information you supply at the CMI web-site. I love science and find it thrilling to see how it may be used to glorify God and build faith in Him.” Glorify God in His creation.  | | |
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