Thanks Everyone for your Support in 2005!
* * RTB 2nd Annual Christmas Party & December Chapter Meeting* *
Thursday Dec. 1st, 7:00 PM - JFBC
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Come Join us for our 2nd Annual RTB Christmas Party! Bring your spouses! A fun time will be had by all.
Tickets & Reservations Required!
Also: Did Flew Fly? Dr. Ian Ferguson School of Electrical and Computer Engineering School of Materials Science and Technology Director, FRP Next Generation Lighting Georgia Institute of Technology
Abstract A world renowned atheist recently Anthony Flew recently changed to a deist viewpoint due to arguments based on intelligent design (ID). This talk covers the history and philosophical basis of ID to better understand the transition that Flew has made. Biographical Sketch Ian Ferguson is a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the area of wide bandgap materials and devices (emitters, detectors and electronics) using GaN-based materials and developing these materials for illumination and spintronic applications. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, he was the Director of Research at EMCORE Corporation and held a range of positions with the company including Director of Intellectual Property and General Manager of In-situ Products. Dr. Ferguson has also worked with interdisciplinary research groups at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and at the Imperial College in London, England. Dr. Ferguson has over 140 refereed publications, authored four book chapters, two books (currently editing another), and holds four patents. He also founded and co-organizes the ‘International Conference on Solid State Lighting'.
Don't miss this casual and light- hearted presentation by Dr. Ian Ferguson, Physicist and Professor at GA Tech, on the recent conversion of Antony Flew, and the lessons we can learn from ID on evangelism.
See you t!
For background info, click below to read an interview with Antony Flew.
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* * October Chapter Meeting * *
Dr. Rick Byrn
"Abiogenesis: Fact or Faith?"
Thursday Oct. 27th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
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"Abiogenesis: Fact or
Faith" with Rick Byrn - Abiogenesis: Life appearing from nonliving materials. In the Standard Theory of Evolution, any non-materialistic, supernatural help in producing life is not allowed (i.e., abiogenesis must have occurred). Did life start itself 'in a warm little pond somew'? Or come from outer space? Abiogenesis will be examined using known scientific processes and simple mathematics in a manner that leaves no questions as to its probability of occurrence. - Dr. Rick Byrn is mostly retired, but does consulting and volunteer work. Rick was Vice President of Nichols Research Corporation and Assistant Vice President of Science Applications International Corporation. His doctorate is in Nuclear Engineering as is his BS and MS degrees, and he has an MA in Mathematics. Rick has specialized in using probability methods to solve complex scientific problems. He has been associated with Reasons To Believe for 10 years. |
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* * September Chapter Meeting * *
Dr. Jefrey Breshears
"Developing a Christian Philosophy of History: Making Sense of the Past and Present""
Next Thursday Sep 29th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
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"WHY CHRISTIANS NEED TO UNDERSTAND HISTORY" Presented by Dr. Jefrey Breshears
The theologian George Ladd once noted
that "The uniqueness of the Christian religion rests in the
mediation of revelation through historical events." Similarly, the
Christian historian Herbert Butterfield declared that what we think
about history influences our whole outlook on life. When all is said
and done, the only reason for being a Christian is if, in fact, it
is true, and Christian truth is inextricably linked to historical
truth.
Today, many would argue that t is no
such thing as historical truth -- that everything is merely a matter
of opinion. For them, t is no fundamental distinction between
history and mythology. Even many professional historians doubt
that historical truth is accessible, or that history holds any real
value and meaning. Postmodern historical relativism is pervasive in
academia, and if the postmodernists are right -- and if history is
ultimately meaningless -- how can we possibly think that our own
lives have any value and purpose?
It is imperative today that Christians
not only know history, but truly UNDERSTAND it. But few Christians
have a well-reasoned philosophy of history, which not only hurts our
apologetic witness to non-Christians, but leads to the kind of
muddled thinking such as, "God caused Hurricane Katrina to wipe out
New Orleans as punishment for that city's sins."
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Dr. Jefrey Breshears is the founder
and president of The Areopagus, a Christian study center in the
metro-Atlanta area. The Areopagus provides seminars, workshops,
and forums on issues of interest to contemporary Christians
including biblical studies, Christian history and apologetics,
contemporary cultural issues, comparative religions, and
Christian spirituality. For nearly twenty years Dr. Breshears
taught history, philosophy and religion at Georgia State
University, Kennesaw State University, and Reformed Theological
Seminary. In the 1980s he was the editor of "Crossroads: An
Atlanta Christian Forum," and later served as pastor of the
Marietta Community Church.
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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT
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* * August Chapter Meeting * *
Dr. Mark Whorton
"A Day in the Life of Adam"
Aug 26th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
NOTE: This month's meeting has been moved to Friday!
"A Day in the Life of Adam"
This talk describes life in the Garden of Eden before the fall in the context of an ancient creation. Will also touch on Animal Death in a Very Good World" To some creationists, what one believes about the age of the earth is a litmus test for how genuinely one believes the bible. An ancient creation with the suffering and death of animals seems inconsistent with the nature of the Creator who called His creation "very good." Suffering and animal death before the fall of man is essentially the theological line in the sand. This presentation assesses the bible's teaching on animal death before the fall in light of the Master's plan for His "very good" creation. Mark will also show how God has revealed Himself truthfully through what He has made. It deals with the issue of the fall's impact on the created world and how to understand Romans 8:19-22 in an old-earth context. |
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* * July Chapter Meeting * *
Donald Dicks
"Follow the Evidence Wver it Leads:: A Forensic Scientist Looks at Intelligent Design"
July 28th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
Many
of you know Donald as he is Founder and President of ACAP (Atlanta Christian
Apologetics Project) who hosted the popular "By Chance or Design" Apologetics
Conference down at GA Tech several years ago.
In addition to multiple Master's degrees in Apologetics from
various seminaries, Donald also has a degree in Chemistry from Auburn and works
professionally as a Forensic Toxicologist with the Georgia Bureau of
Investigation and Adjunct Teacher of Christian Apologetics at Luther Rice
Seminary.
The seminar is entitled "Follow the Evidence...Wver It Leads: A Forensic
Scientist Looks at Intelligent Design "
* * June Chapter Meeting * *
Resource Night!
Phillip Johnson - "One Nation Under Darwin"
June 30th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
Are
we One Nation under God or One Nation under Darwin? Phillip Johnson says this is
the most important public debate to face our nation in the past 150 years.
Either we are under God or we are not under God. Either God is real or God is
imaginary. What we decide we are "under" as a nation will determine our moral
authority for the future of our people and our country.
Ideas have consequences and the moral authority that "we the people" decide to put ourselves under in the future will have far reaching consequences for our nation.
What is the best way to discuss these issues in a pluralistic society? Phillip Johnson advocates the "Teach the Controversy" approach which has been endorsed by Congress in the Santorum language that was part of the "No Child Left Behind" Education Act of 2002.
A graduate of Harvard University and the University of Chicago Law School, Phillip E. Johnson served as law clerk for Chief Justice Earl Warren of the United States Supreme Court and taught law for more than thirty years at Boalt Hall at the University of California, Berkeley. Since the publication of his seminal book, Darwin on Trial, he has been widely recognized as the leading spokesman for the Intelligent Design Movement.
* * May Chapter Meeting * *
Larry Taylor - "How To Debate Darwinists"
May 26th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
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* * April Chapter Meeting * *
Dave Richardson - "Theistic Foundations of Modern Science"
April 28th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
Dave Richardson
Campus Leadership Ministries
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Click to view pictures of the meeting.Please consider supporting Dave and Pam Richardson. As full-time missionaries to campus faculty, they raise 100% of their support. Please visit their website at www.daverichardson.us .
* * March Chapter Meeting * *
Peter Bocchino - "Criteria for Testing Origins Theories"
March 31st, 7:00 PM - JFBC
Come out and hear Atlanta based Apologist Peter Bocchino speak on the topic of integrating science wiht your faith in today's culture.
Peter Bocchino is the President of Legacy of Truth Ministries based in Atlanta, and served previously with Ravi Zacharias Ministries for 9 years. He has also co-authored a book titled "Unshakable Foundations" with Norm Geisler.
Peter graduated from the New Jersey Institute of Technology with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Peter worked for 10 years in the power generation industry with both Foster Wheeler Energy Corporation and Jersey Central Power & Light Company, specializing in thermodynamics.
* * February Chapter Meeting * *
Parker Hudson - 10 Truths and 10 Lies
February 24th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
If you missed Parker, you can read more his books at his website www.parkerhudson.com
* * January Chapter Meeting * *
Ray Williams - The Harmony of Science and Biblical Creation.
January 27th, 7:00 PM - JFBC
Click to view pictures of the meeting.Ray Williams' "Harmony of Science and Biblical Creation"
Click below to view Ray's Presentation (5 Parts)
