Category: Creation and World History

DNA Detangling Motors

Posted on: 22 May 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]  [Biology] 

DNA Detangling Motors

This video and the related article look at the subject of the DNA detangling mechanism. DNA is an extremely long molecule, with two twisted strands intertwined. A DNA molecule is replicated by a process in which the two strands are unwound, and a matching strand built upon each of the two components. Because of the tightly twisted nature of a DNA molecule, this would not be possible without some sort of mechanism to protect the strands against getting tangled up during the process. The mechanism needed to carry this out effectively is extremely complex, and can only be the work of an intelligent designer.

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The Origin of Amber

Posted on: 21 May 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]  [Geology] 

The Origin of Amber

In this video, Richard introduces an atricle about the origin of amber. Many examples have been found in which insects and other small creatures have been trapped in their original forms inside stones of amber, and this creates a major problem for long age evolutionary theory. On the other hand, such formations can be well explained in terms of the Flood, during which trees will have been uprooted, with the trauma causing resin to seep out. Small creatures would have taken refuge in the log mats that formed on the surface of the flood waters, some getting trapped in the resin before it solidified to form amber as we know it.

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But God - a Second Reformation?

Posted on: 20 May 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]  [Theology / Bible Study] 

But God - a Second Reformation?

This is based on a recent talk given by Richard to the congregation at Longcroft. It is in some respects a follow-on from the earlier post But God, likewise going through the six "But God ..." quotes from the Gospels, and then asking the question as to whether God is able to do a new major work in the present era.

The 'Watch (1)' link is to the YouTube video in which Richard introduces the subject; the 'Watch (2)' link is to the actual talk at Longcroft (46 mins). The 'Read' link is to a copy of the slideshow.

N.B. During the recording at Longcroft, some of the slides were skipped too quickly to be read while the talk was given, so you will need to refer to the written copy of the slideshow for all the information.

(Image: The significance of this will become apparent from the talk and relates to slides 18 & 19)

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Review of ‘A Mousetrap for Darwin’

Posted on: 19 May 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]  [Biology] 

Review of 'A Mousetrap for Darwin'

In this article, Richard refers to an article which reveiws the book 'A Mousetrap for Darwin' by Michael Behe. Professor Behe is a leading member of the Intelligent Design Movement, and this book is an update following his original book 'Darwin's Black Box' from 25 years earlier. It addresses the issue of irreducible complexity, which is the idea that the design of a complex machine cannot evolve in phases, because all parts need to be functional for all the others to server any useful purpose. He uses the mousetrap as a simple illustration, as this is easier for the layman to understand than say, a complex protein molecule.

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Ancient Paths

Posted on: 29 April 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]  [Education] [Theology / Bible Study] 

Ancient Paths

In this video and article, Richard talks about a word given to him in conversation a few years ago. In Jeremiah 6:16 we read: "Stand by the roads, and look, and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is; and walk in it, and find rest for your souls." (ESV).

In seeking after new ways and ideas, the Church has lost a lot by way of good traditions that existed from the time of the Refoormation up until the 20th Century. Just as the Reformation itself was something of a return to ancient paths in the reinstatement of Biblical teaching and thinking, so likewise today, we are in very great need something of a new Reformation and a return to the ancient paths.

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Arch Collapses in National Park

Posted on: 28 April 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History] 

Arch Collapses in National Park

In this video, Richard talks about sandstone arches and similar structures in the world's landscape. The article cites a recent case (2024) of the collapse of one such structure, with such events being quite a frequent occurrence. It is claimed that these structures are millions of years old, and yet if one considers the rate at which sandstone is eroded, it is sensible to assume that these cannot last any longer than a few thousand years. We therefore have yet more evidence that the shape of the world's landscape is the product of a recent worldwide flood.

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Fulfilled Prophecy and the Last Days

Posted on: 27 April 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]  [Theology / Bible Study] 

Fulfilled Prophecy and the Last Days

There are two videos here, covering similar ground and referencing the same written article. The second video basically consolidates the material from the first.

The videos talk about the ways in which we can clearly see the fulfillment of prophecy right now in the 21st Century. Topics of importance include:-

• The restoration of the nation of Israel and the trouble it has caused in the world.
• Increase in travel, communication and knowledge.
• The mocking of creation and the Flood. This trend began around the year 1830, and yet even in the early days, there was clear evidence in the fossil record that these were layed down in a major catastrophe (i.e. a recent worldwide flood).

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Evidence for Intelligent Design

Posted on: 26 April 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History] 

Evidence for Intelligent Design

For the first time in this series, Richard introduces an article from the Discovery Institute, which is the centre for the Intelligent Design Movement. This is a movement created by scientists who are convinced that there is overwhelming evidence in favour of intelligent design as opposed to random evolution. Whilst it encompasses a wider range of views than those of Biblical creationists, its material is nevertheless good and worth looking at. This article summarises a number of discoveries that have been made in the field of intelligent design. The embedded video (entitled "Untangler of Knots ...") is well worth a view.

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Jesus Our Example in Times of Trial

Posted on: 25 April 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History]  [Theology / Bible Study] 

Jesus Our Example in Times of Trial

In this video and article, Richard talks about the sacrifice that was made by Jesus on coming to earth and living the life as a human being. This should encourage us to follow His example when going through the various trials of life, and looking to God to give us the strength to carry us through.

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Helium in Radioactive Rocks

Posted on: 24 April 2025 by Richard Worsley
Posted in: [Creation and World History] 

Helium in Radioactive Rocks

In this video, Richard introduces an article about research that has been carried out into the levels of helium found in certain crystals within the earth's strata. Helium is produced as a result of radioactive decay, but being a gas, should diffuse from the rocks over time. The observed levels of helium actually date the rocks at an age of about 6000 years, in accordance with the Biblical timeframe for creation. This, like the matter of soft tissue in dinosaur bones, provides clear evidence that the earth is young and not old. Richard also makes reference to the thoroughness with which the creation scientists carry out their research.

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