I subscribe to numerous publications, not all of which are complimentary. I do like to keep up to date with what is going on in the world. One publication to which I subscribe is Apologetics Press, and while I often disagree with some of their theological issues, I find plenty of articles that enlighten me. The latest such item concerns an article entitled: "Lucy's Baby?", written by Brad Harrub, Ph.D.
At first I was a little confused by the report, because the writer did not seem to be arguing against the scientists. It was not until I reached the conclusion that it really sunk in what he had been doing, and I just had to laugh.
I draw this article to your attention for two reasons. Firstly that you might be informed, and secondly, that you might enjoy the irony in the writing style. The article centers around a BBC News report and comments by James Owen, staff writer for National Geographic, and relates to the 3.3 million-year-old fossilized remains of a human-like child unearthed in Ethiopia�s Dikika region. Dr. Harrub freely relates to us certain scientific findings related to:
- Brain Volume of DIK-1-1
- The Hyoid Bone
- The Scapula and Glenoid Fossa
- Bones of the Hand
- Pelvis and Lower Extremities
- Teeth
Dr. Harrub does not however argue against the findings. He merely concludes by stating that:
- "Wood said it best - the best match is with a three-year old chimp. We can't argue with that."
- "The media proved once again that they are less concerned with the truth than with eagerly supporting the humanistic and atheistic views espoused by Neo-Darwinians."
Whether you do or do not believe in evolution, it is a wonderful read.
R.P.BenDedek
Email: rpbendedek@hotmail.com
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R.P.BenDedek is the pseudonym of the Author of 'The King's Calendar: The Secret of Qumran' (www.kingscalendar.com), and is a guest columnist at Magic City Morning Star News. An Australian, he currently teaches Conversational English in China.
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