This book is the first of its kind, comparing and contrasting two theories based on naturalism with two theories grounded in Christian theism, specifically regarding their ability to explain unexplained natural events in the past known as Large Igneous Provinces. The positive and negative arguments for the naturalistic theories come from actual naturalistic researchers rather than Christian theistic researchers. In contrast, both naturalistic and Christian theistic researchers present positive and negative arguments for the Christian theism theories. It explores the strengths and weaknesses of all the theories before evaluating which is the most plausible.
Is the Bible the word of God conveyed to humanity? This book is not meant to provide reasons to believe, as scientific facts do not transform a person's heart. Only the Holy Spirit can remove the veil from one's eyes, enabling them to acknowledge their sins and their need for a Savior. This book was created to strengthen the faith of its readers. My prayer is that individuals recognize the power of God within its pages.
Curtis L. Hammitt has a wonderful knack for making complex scientific ideas easy to understand, thanks to over thirty years of teaching experience with low-income students. He earned his B.A. in Chemistry in 1991 from Olivet Nazarene University and has spent most of his career teaching Earth Science. His passion for the subject has led him to explore some of the most debated topics in Earth Science, between the naturalistic view and the Biblical six-day creation view, for more than 20 years. This book marks the exciting start of sharing that research with others.
Growing up as a farm boy in Indiana, he developed a wonderful fascination with astronomy, meteorology, and geology. He loved spending nights fishing by the Wabash River, gazing up at the stars, or driving his dad's tractor while in the fields. He was always curious about the different kinds of rocks he encountered while working the land. He also enjoyed looking up at the sky to watch for incoming storm fronts and wonder about the sheer power of the storms. These experiences sparked his passion for Earth Science.