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What is your opinion of Dr. Henry M. Morris?

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  1. Thermodynamics

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    I have been reading a lot of Morris of late, wondering what you folks think of him.
     
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  2. Jim1999

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    Morris was the chap who re-invented the creationist view of Genesis back in the 60's.

    Sound in theology for some fundamentalists.

    I have read a few books, but that is all I know of him.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
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  3. Thermodynamics

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    That is to say I have been reading a lot of his books, not that I have been reading a lot about him. Sorry for the poor choice of words.
     
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  4. North Carolina Tentmaker

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    I like his books. Some of his theories put forth in the early work has been disproved.

    He has a great scientific approach.

    I think he is dead isnt he?
     
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  5. Thermodynamics

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    Yes, Dr. Morris died in 2006.
     
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  6. Jim1999

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    He argued strongly for the universal flood, which made a lot of people happy. Those of us who held to a local flood didn't bat an eye.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
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    Other than one thing that I know I disagree with him on, I think he's pretty good. But then again, I haven't done any research on him or anything.

    *The one thing I disagree with him on is the idea that Jesus' body was a special creation and had no physical parents. I agree that He had no physical father but I disagree that Mary was not His physical mother.
     
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  8. Thermodynamics

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    Do you know where he said this?
     
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    My opinion of him is generally favorable, although I admit I have only read a small portion of what he has written. I have probably read more of his devotional stuff that I have of his more scientific stuff, but my wife has read a lot of his scientific stuff as well and says it's good (she and I both got our Bachelors degrees in the sciences).
     
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  10. OldRegular

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    I have read a number of Dr. Morris' books and met him at Virginia Tech. I agree with your above statement regarding his view of the incarnation. Incidentally they have moved part of their operation to Dallas.

    I personally think they are doing a good work in their creation Science. there are a number of other groups who are working on creation science. More and more scientists are recognizing the flaws of evolution.
     
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  12. Bob Alkire

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    I've read most of his work and agree with most of it. I've know him since he taught at VPI.
    I have always believed in a literal interpretation of Gen. so I agree with him. If I can't take Gen. or the first 11 chapters of it as fact, what part can I take of the Bible as fact and how would I know what part that would be?
     
    #12 Bob Alkire, Feb 1, 2009
  13. just-want-peace

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    Bolded mine

    BINGO!!!!

    IMHO of course!!:thumbsup:
     
    #13 just-want-peace, Feb 1, 2009
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    Me too!:thumbsup:
     
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    His book on Revelation was kinda strange. But his book "The Long war against God" is on my top 10 list.
     
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    Do you guys also agree with Dr. Morris about Jesus' body being made specially for Him by God and not of Mary's egg?
     
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    I hold brother Henry Morris in VERY high regard.

    During his time on earth as a christian he did a great service for the Body of Christ.

    I have his work "Creation and the Modern Christian". It is excellant.


    :godisgood:
     
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    No! That view is totally contrary to Scripture!
     
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  20. Jim1999

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    I think Dr. Morris has a valid argument on the creation of Jesus in the womb as opposed to a fertilized egg. There is nothing in scripture either way, so it is all speculation at best, but may satisfy reason.

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
    #20 Jim1999, Feb 1, 2009
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