Twin Cities Creation Science Association (TCCSA)

• Overview of Hydro Plate Theory's explanation for the Origin of Comets, Asteroids and Trans Neptunian Objects. • Facts about the above that suggest they were birthed within the solar system and not from the Oort Cloud, and that the Earth is the likely place of birth. • Predictions that Dr. Walt Brown has made pertaining to the above. • Background of Dr. Brownlee and the Stardust Space Mission. • Kevin Lea's letter to Dr. Brownlee on June 17, 2004 discussing Dr. Walt Brown's predictions about comets, that he should consider since the Stardust probe was just collecting comet debris from Wild2. • Specific Predictions that Dr. Brown wrote in an email hours before the Stardust Space Probe landed on earth on January 14, 2006 • Dr. Brownlee's presentation at the University of Washington about what they discovered, including Lea's question and Brownlee's answer about whether they found evidence of life. • Also exact transcriptions of him admitting that he was shocked by what they discovered and did not know when they would be able to explain what they found, if ever. • Mr. Lea's interaction with Dr. Brownlee on stage after his presentation and his response a few days later.

Mount St. Helens eruptions from 1980-1982 were very small when compared to those which made the Yellowstone area; however, this eruption happened when it could be documented and studied. It produced a small, new landscape on earth. When people see sedimentary layers they often think it takes long ages for this to happen. Think again! From 40 years of study of the Mount St. Helens eruption event and surrounding area, geologists, biologists, and many other professionals have new understandings of volcanoes, water action, sedimentary layering, regrowth, repopulation of a new landscape, and much more. We will look at some of this and how it gives us new insight into the one time catastrophic world wide flood.

An interview with Dr. Timothy Clarey about the evidence for a worldwide flood as described in the Bible.

Massive volcanic eruptions resulted in today's amazing features at Yellowstone National Park. For many years, Dave and Mary Jo Nutting of Alpha Omega Institute have been leading Creation tours of this fabulous place which is unlike any other national park. Dave's beautifully illustrated PowerPoint presentation gives you a chance to virtually tour many of the geyser and hot spring sites as well as the wildlife that inhabit that region. You will see many evidences for design in those animals and also see how God has made beauty out of destruction, understand the timeframe that formed Yellowstone including the Flood, volcanics, tectonics, glaciation, formation of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone -- all the way up to present.

NOTE: THIS PRESENTATION WAS GIVEN IN CHINESE. One morning, while in Taiwan and in the process of preparing for the publication of his first book with Dr. Ethel Nelson, Richard stayed at home in bed due to a very bad cold and sore throat. Suddenly God spoke to him and said: 'I want you to go to the National Palace Museum and find an Oracle Bone expert'. Instantly his nose stopped running and his sore throat was healed. He arose from his bed, completely healed, and walked to the National Palace Museum. He asked the receptionist if there was an oracle bone expert there and she told him to wait a moment. A few minutes later he was introduced to Mr. Chang Guang Yuan, an oracle bone expert. Richard showed him the manuscript for the first book that was being prepared for publication. Expecting him to laugh at the idea that the ancient Chinese writing contained the truths recorded in Genesis, Richard was surprised when Mr. Chang said: 'No one knows for certain who invented the ancient Chinese writing so there is no reason why foreigners can't have their theories about the origins of the Chinese characters. However, in your manuscript you are not analyzing the most ancient forms of the Chinese writing. You need to analyze 'Oracle Bone Characters'!

The Whale Evolution talk will focus on the proposed timeline of whale evolution, the changes that have been made over the last few decades, and what the bones really show. Special whale adaptations will be used to show the complexity of these special water dwelling mammals and the improbability that they evolved from land mammals, but were instead created on the 5th day of creation.

NOTE: THIS PRESENTATION WAS GIVEN IN ENGLISH. One morning, while in Taiwan and in the process of preparing for the publication of his first book with Dr. Ethel Nelson, Richard stayed at home in bed due to a very bad cold and sore throat. Suddenly God spoke to him and said: 'I want you to go to the National Palace Museum and find an Oracle Bone expert'. Instantly his nose stopped running and his sore throat was healed. He arose from his bed, completely healed, and walked to the National Palace Museum. He asked the receptionist if there was an oracle bone expert there and she told him to wait a moment. A few minutes later he was introduced to Mr. Chang Guang Yuan, an oracle bone expert. Richard showed him the manuscript for the first book that was being prepared for publication. Expecting him to laugh at the idea that the ancient Chinese writing contained the truths recorded in Genesis, Richard was surprised when Mr. Chang said: 'No one knows for certain who invented the ancient Chinese writing so there is no reason why foreigners can't have their theories about the origins of the Chinese characters. However, in your manuscript you are not analyzing the most ancient forms of the Chinese writing. You need to analyze 'Oracle Bone Characters'!

Young Earth Creationism is rejected and ridiculed by the unbelieving world. This is not surprising. The Son of God lived among mankind and was rejected as well. But when professing evangelical leaders, churches, and organizations misinterpret the early chapters of Genesis into Old Earth Theory, the ramifications are far beyond "we'll just have to agree to disagree." In this presentation, David Wheaton, host of The Christian Worldview radio program, will explain how a young earth both exposes and answers man's fundamental problem.

Evolution predicts that over time, because of mutations and natural selection, the best of the mutations will be preserved and the species improved in its overall fitness. Real life experience and experimental evidence, however, reveal a disturbing downhill trend. Mildly harmful mutations are not negatively selected and accumulate, producing an overall decreased fitness. This is true even though severely harmful mutations are eliminated by decreasing the organism's ability to live and reproduce. And even if there were occasional favorable mutations (which is highly debatable) each species is heading inextricably towards extinction.

The Abomination of Desolation of Antiochus Epiphanes is prophesied in Daniel 8 and it is a forerunner of the yet-to-come Abomination of Desolation of the Antichrist which is prophesied in Daniel 9. I will argue that Antiochus Epiphanes proclaimed himself to be the god Zeus, and set up his idol in the Temple in Jerusalem-his Abomination of Desolation-- which led to the Jewish revolt of Judas Maccabaeus in the 160's BC. This is essential background for the world in which Jesus was born. I will also point out that Jesus celebrated Hanukkah.

What is the significance of the wonderful rock formations we see in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan? When were they deposited? Many thousands or millions of years ago as the long age people believe? Or, recently by Noah's Flood? This talk shows how the Noah's Flood record helps us to understand the geology of our area. This talk will look at the geology of specific locations in Wisconsin in a chronological "tour" of the geologic processes that operated during the stages of the global Flood and during the subsequent ice age. We can see features associated with the breaking up of the fountains of the deep, flood sedimentation, formations formed by receding flood waters, and ice age features all in our own backyard. Perhaps you will get some ideas for your next creation vacation.

This presentation will review the origin of the idea of millions of years and the methodology of Carbon-14 dating. Several other scientific findings that pertain to the age of the earth as well as some startling results will be discussed.

You've Come a Long Way, Baby! - The Transition from Prenatal to Postnatal Circulation. This fascinating presentation discusses the physical changes that must occur in the circulatory system for a baby to make the transition from life in the womb to the outside world. Many of the contributing factors that stimulate these changes are also given, demonstrating the irreducible complexity of the mammalian system of giving birth. A medical case history is presented with a surprise ending, and the relevance of all of this to Genesis is demonstrated.

For several years, Dave and Mary Jo Nutting have experienced amazing design features found in the plants, insects, and animals of Costa Rica. In this extremely colorful presentation, they will share the best of these fabulous features. Marvel at not only the breath-taking photos, but also how the extremely diverse ecosystems of Costa Rica reflect the Biblical framework of the Creation, the Fall, Flood, and Dispersion.

In 2010, Craig Venter claimed to have created "the first self-replicating species that we've had on the planet whose parent is a computer." This announcement sent ripples through the scientific and faith communities. If life could be created in a laboratory, then natural processes could have started the first life on the planet. This talk will explore Venter's results and the lessons they provide - insights into the requirements to produce life from purely natural processes.

A recent National Geographic article alluded to a scientific formula that "proves" we will find life in the Galaxy. My ears pricked up at that because normally neither search for extraterrestrial intelligence nor evolution have any mathematical formulas that could be used to prove or falsify a statement. In September 1959, physicists Giuseppe Cocconi and Philip Morrison published an article in the journal Nature with the provocative title "Searching for Interstellar Communications." Cocconi and Morrison argued that radio telescopes had become sensitive enough to pick up transmissions that might be broadcast into space by civilizations orbiting other stars. Soon thereafter, Radio astronomer Frank Drake hosted a "search for extraterrestrial intelligence" meeting on detecting their radio signals. The meeting was held in 1961. The equation that bears Drake's name arose out of his preparations for the meeting and is touted as proof of the existence of life in the galaxy. SETI is still searching! What it proves depends on the assumptions and guesses you put into the equation.

Dragon stories are ubiquitous; nearly every ancient culture has one. Many ancient historians, including Herodotus and Josephus, report on dragons. Alexander the Great and Marco Polo reported seeing dragons. Cities around the world maintain monuments, sculptures and paintings of dragons. Ancient books, including the Bible and the Epic of Gilgamesh mention dragons. Dictionaries up to about 100 years ago, define dragons as a living creature. Are dragons a myth? Or are they legendary? This talk endeavors to explore what we know about dragons from both history and other writings.

Fragments of several proteins have been extracted from different dinosaur fossils. Evolutionists have proposed various mechanisms to explain how these proteins could survive for millions of years in a buried fossil. However, protein degradation studies contradict the claims that certain conditions could preserve proteins for millions of years. Instead, these proteins are evidence that the dinosaur fossils are only a few thousand years of age.

The basic teachings of contemporary evolution were developed long before anything was understood about genetics. Thus, early investigators, such as Darwin, understood little of genetics and inheritance, but contemporary researchers do not have this excuse. As our understanding of genetics increases, the validity of evolution diminishes. What is more, recent discoveries about the nature and function of the human genome strongly contradict several popular evolutionary claims and strongly support a creation model.

In 1271 Marco Polo made his famous trip to China. A distance of 2000 miles by the silk route road. He came through the Chinese province of Karajan. While staying there he observed and described in detail a creature over 50 feet long. Polo explored and described China for 24 years. He wrote much of this in journals that were made into a book (The Travels of Marco Polo) when he returned to Europe. Considered to be a scholar and astute historian of the Chinese culture, why do some scientists who read his account of the 50 foot monster think he made it up or exaggerated? We will look at this creature as well as other animals described in Chinese literature. Stories of Chinese dragons date back to the Ming Dynasty about 2000 BC, the time of Abraham.

Did the events of the Exodus have correlations with events in other parts of the world? Was the sun standing still over Gibeon only a local miracle or did it affect the entire world? Did the reversal of the sundial in the time of Hezekiah have anything to do with the destruction of Sennacherib's army of 185,000? Why did Ovid write "the sun's chariot roamed through unknown regions... the earth bursts into flame... Aetna is blazing boundlessly"? How could these events be related?

UFO researchers evidently think there are, or have been, aliens who have visited planet Earth. A growing number of people believe life on earth was seeded by ancient aliens. And what about all those stories of abductions happening in recent years? This presentation will review the status of alien research and what we should really think about "alien visitors."

We have enough information. It's time to apply what we know to reach others. Brian Lauer has started two Bible clubs at secular colleges, and hopes to start Creation Clubs on every campus in the Twin Cities. See if you would like to be part of this exciting adventure, or learn some techniques to apply to your own ministry. Hear what it's like on a public campus, and realize our message is just as valid as anyone else's message. Plus, learn questions that help atheists admit that they have faith, too.

While most people might be able to name one or two, few are aware of the sheer number of embarrassing deceptions used to prop up evolutionary theory. This talk highlights multiple examples that have misled generations. Some, like the famous Piltdown Man fraud, took many decades to uncover while leading evolutionists kept singing its praises to an increasingly indoctrinated public.

The talk covers three main areas: 1. What is the Situation? * Understanding today's culture * Why so many youth are leaving the church * The education wars 2. What is the Mission * Matthew 28:19-20 * The full context of the gospel 3. How to Execute the mission for victory * The plan of action (2 Timothy 2:2) * The Big Six * A final note Mike is the founder and president of Creation Training Initiative. He is an international speaker and teacher on biblical creation, apologetics, and Christian education. He has been involved in creation apologetics for over 35 years. Mike has spoken at NASA, many secular and Christian universities, churches around the world, state homeschool conventions and secular and Christian schools. Prior to being involved in creation ministry Mike was a Captain in the USMC and a national champion in track and field.