GOD AT GROUND ZERO

by Curt Sewell (Master Books, 1997)

Introduction

I wrote this book primarily for students and their parents, and also for use as a reference for people who were involved in teaching Creation-vs-Evolution classes in churches and Christian youth groups. It is an account of how and why I was "converted" from being a theistic evolutionist into becoming a scientific creationist.

What's it all about?

This is a personal experience account of how a young Army technician became one of the participants in the test explosion of the world's first atomic weapon, that resulted in the ending of World War II. He went on to spend his career as an engineer in nuclear science labs.

When he learned the foundational assumptions that science holds, and how they sometimes violate physical scientific evidences, as well as the Word of God, he began a long comparative study of facts and evidences in the Creation-vs- Evolution controversy, and how these interact with important doctrines of Biblical Christianity. This study resulted in his "conversion" from his original 20-year belief in the scientific doctrine of gradual development of our Earth and its inhabitants. He finally realized that a better explanation was "In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth [and all of its inhabitants.]."

The book describes many of the evidences, beliefs and philosophical foundations of secular Evolutionism and Materialism, and contrasts them with evidences and realities of the actual world around us, and of the Word of God -- the Bible.

What does the term "Ground Zero" mean?

This term can have several meanings. It's the spot under the tower where that bomb exploded, but it can also mean "the aiming point," or "the epicenter," or "the point of origin." In particular God was at the "Ground Zero" -- that first "point of action" -- at the creation of the Earth and the Universe. He was the initial Creator, and is the final Maintainer. He is at the "Ground Zero" of the life of all who try to serve Him, and is our "aiming point." One day we can look forward to living forever in God's own "Ground Zero" -- our ultimate home -- in Heaven.

Outline of the book

Chap.1 -- How I Got to Where I Am -- A brief autobiography to set the stage for the remainder of the book, and to explain why I was led to begin questioning my previous beliefs.

Chap.2 -- Defining Some Terms -- Explanations of many of the terms we often hear, but often don't understand. An outline of the differences between Biblical Creation and Naturalistic Evolution, and the effect these differences have on Christian doctrines.

Chap.3 -- Arguments Favoring Creation -- Many reasons and evidences, with descriptions and documented quotations from experts in both camps.

Chap.4 -- The Great Flood of Noah -- What many creationists believe about this devastating flood, and how it could have resulted in the earth as we see it today.

Chap.5 -- Arguments Against Macro-Evolution -- Many reasons and evidences, with descriptions and documented quotations from many experts.

Chap.6 -- Religious and Philosophical Arguments -- Tells of the development of important belief-systems, including religious liberalism. Shows how compromises in literal Biblical belief have led to the undermining of Christian doctrines. Describes the Documentary Hypothesis (the framework usually used by religious "non-believers-in-Biblical-creation,") and contrasts it with the Tablet Theory of Genesis Authorship (which lends much authenticity to literal Biblical truth).

Section 7 -- Epilog -- The plan of salvation, and how it's the natural follow-up to belief in God's miraculous creation. (very brief)

Section 8 -- Suggested Reading List -- My brief remarks about forty-some books that have had an influence on creationism.

Availability

"God at Ground Zero" is available at Christian book stores everywhere (if you don't see it, they can order it for you). It can be ordered from Master Books, at 1-800-643-9535, $12.95 + shipping). It's listed in the Barnes and Noble and Amazon.Com booksellers.

Rev.4/6/98 - By Harry Briley at LLNL

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