Volume 40, Number 1                                                                                JAN/FEB 1998


The ASA Newsletter has been published for forty years. One of ASA's five founders, F. Alton Everest, was the first editor. The early newsletters really looked like letters; they had a single column and were typed. During the era of the next editor, Walter R. Hearn, they changed in appearance to something like the current format.

In all, the ASAN has had three editors who happened to attend ASA97 in Santa Barbara last summer. Second editor Hearn perceptively brought the three of us together for a photograph.

At ASA 97, Walt presented a tribute to Alton, honoring him for his more than 55 years of distinguished service to ASA. Born in Oregon in 1909, Alton earned a BSEE degree at Oregon State U. in 1932 and a graduate degree at Stanford U. in 1936. During WWII, he did underwater sound research. In 1945, with evangelist Irwin Moon, Alton co-founded the Moody Institute of Science. For 25 years he was scientific director of film production, producing such prize-winning films as God of Creation. After that, he taught communications at Hong Kong Baptist C., then returned to California to become an acoustics consultant and author of widely-distributed audio handbooks based on that experience.

Some sixty or more organizations now bridge the gap between science and theology, but back in 1941, when Alton participated in the founding of the ASA, none of these other groups existed. ASA predates most of them by forty years or more.

A few months before America entered WWII, five men met at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago at the invitation of its president, to consider establishing an organization of evangelical Christians trained in science. Of that "gang of five," historian Ronald Numbers wrote (in The Creationists) that "The personable Everest quickly emerged as the organizational leader." He had also come to the meeting with a roughly drafted constitution, and became ASA's first president, elected in 1941, and again in 1946.

Under Alton's editorship, the book Modern Science and Christian Faith appeared in 1948 and went through many printings because it met a need in the evangelical community. After the War, ASA's first national meeting was held in 1946 at Wheaton C. Given the job by then-president Russell Mixter, Alton organized local sections and started the newsletter to enhance communications among the sections. The first issue appeared in February 1959. As founding editor of the ASAN, "he kept reminding us of our fundamental unity in Christ despite great variations in the patterns of our lives" (Walt Hearn).

Alton and another early, influential ASAer, Roger Voskuyl, were presented plaques of recognition at ASA97, honoring them for their key contributions to ASA and to its purpose: to integrate science and Christianity in a way that respects the integrity and truth revealed to us by each.Walt Hearn


Walter R. Hearn's new book, Being a Christian in Science, is catching on. The book advises students about issues in science as a profession, and its relationship to their Christian faith.

On Oct. 4, New College of Berkeley held a reading and book signing promotion announcing that the book "gives an accurate picture of the status of science and the daily life of scientists for anyone attracted to science or considering a scientific career."

Tom Woodward of the C. S. Lewis Institute in Port Richey, FL is "immensely excited" about the book, and Hugh Ross's Reasons To Believe ministry in Pasadena, CA is carrying it in their catalog. Walt was interviewed on WDEO radio in Ann Arbor, MI by Al Kresta. He also talked to the class on Language and Culture for Chinese on "How Can a Scientist Also Be a Christian?"

Walt has been getting feedback on the book, and much of it is favorable. Several profs who saw the book at ASA97 said they would use it in senior courses or seminars. A non-Christian biologist from one of the institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, here as a visiting scientist, read it and responded favorably saying that it helped him grapple with his future in science. Both Henry Morris and Dick Bube told Walt that they would recommend it to others; the book is having wide appeal among Christians in science.

Of the publisher, Walt says: "IVP is not yet convinced that I've written a great book, but they're beginning to realize that I have some great friends." Walt's personable character shows through in his writing, demonstrating that science is fully and satisfyingly a human activity.

Walt suggests buying an extra copy or two to circulate among grad students and as a conversation starter with colleagues about spiritual issues. With its irenic style, the book is accessible by both non-scientists and non-Christians. Science departments might consider giving a copy to each graduating senior for guidance and encouragement in pursuing further scientific training. Let others know about the book, in your church, among its youth groups, and through your local publications and media outlets.

Being a Christian in Science, published by IVP, can be purchased from ASA at: P.O. Box 668, Ipswich, MA 01938; tel. (978) 356-5656; fax: (978)356-4375; e-mail: asa@newl.com  Walt Hearn

Leaflet Contest

The ASAN leaflet-writing contest, announced in the May/Jun 1997 ASAN, is over. The leaflet entries have been read by the judges and the winners have been determined.

The number-one leaflet, "A Designed Universe," was written by astrophysicist and theology professor, Robert C. Newman of Biblical Theological Seminary and the Interdisciplinary Bible Research Institute, both in Hatfield, PA. It is published in this issue of ASAN as an insert; please pass copies out to colleagues, place a stack in the foyer or on the bulletin board in your church, distribute them at ASA local-section meetings, and put them into the hands of students.

The winning entry says, basically, that biological explanations of life's origin or development does not include the most interesting arguments for its design aspect, which is revealed through the fine-tuning arguments of astrophysics and cosmology.

The second winning entry was also submitted by Bob Newman. As a close follow-up, "You Bet Your Life" is an interesting revival of Pascal's wager, couched in understandable mathematical explanation of game theory. The reader's attention is grabbed by an introduction that talks about the spread of gambling in the U.S. and the claims of lottery ads.

The Editor found all the submissions to be noteworthy. All of them should become useful for ASA purposes, and I will try to make them available in some form. More of them are likely to appear in the ASAN as future inserts or be retrievable from the ASA website.

Leaflet judge Wendy Lloyd chose "A Designed Universe" as her best entry because "it was not only evangelical and easy for scientists and non-scientists to understand," but also because she thought much of it would be hard to refute factually, and it was "upbeat."

Congratulations, Bob, on sweeping the contest and winning the two $75 prizes!

Newman has written several leaflets, and had a practical advantage in the contest. However, his example can serve to encourage other leaflet writers to hone their writing style and technical level for a popular audience, while also communicating in a few words something significant about God's truth.

The Editor wants to give honorable mention to Daniel Andersen, Ray Grizzle, Perry G. Phillips, Paul Rothrock, David F. Siemens, and John Studenroth for your submissions. I hope to eventually work all of your submissions into distributable leaflets, whether that be in a paper or electronic medium. Also, thanks to Dan Simon, who participated as a judge.

Carpenter's Church Discussion Group

Dick Carpenter is starting a discussion group in his church on science and Christianity. Here are some of the topics which Dick has put forth for discussion:

1. Good scientists can be good Christians and vice versa.

2. The Bible is not a science textómyth, metaphor, literalism, inerrancy.

3. Theological implications of recent science: neuroscience, Big Bang cosmology, irreducible complexity of biochemistry, and the quandary of life's origin.

4. Creation as Science and Evolution as Faith.

5. Mind, brain, soul, spirit.

6. God did it, but how?

Dick also lists some pertinent Bible verses. For more information on how Dick's project is proceeding, e-mail him at: RCarpen164@aol.com

Executive Secretary's Corner

Happy New Year! The ball has dropped again in Times Square and we are off and running for ASA. One of the exciting things for 1998 is the meeting in Cambridge, England from 2 August until 5 August. The two buses are almost full for the after-meeting tour of the British Isles and Ireland. That will give us about 100 people and with so many people the buses may take slightly different routes but all will see the same things.

Lawrence Osborn is the newly appointed local arrangements coordinator for the Cambridge meeting. He is a member of Christians in Science (CiS) our British counterpart and is preparing the way for the final details so that we can soon have registration materials out to you. Housing and food are both expensive in Cambridge so do begin saving toward the expenses.

We think that the meeting will be a stimulating and inspiring time together. The details of the program are beginning to fall into place thanks to Jack Haas and R. J. Berry. Jack is traveling to England this month and among other things will check out the remaining details for the Cambridge meeting. So many of you have already expressed interest in coming and we look forward to that. My wife and I had such a wonderful time at the Oxford meeting in 1985 and we are excited to return to England.

The ASA Council met in Ipswich from Nov. 21ñ23. As usual there was some snow but it never hindered transportation. At our invitation Robert Mann, president of CSCA came for the meeting. The Council greatly appreciated his input. Tentatively, Rob would like to see CSCA and ASA have joint meetings once every four years, alternating between sites in Canada and the United States. Thus, CSCA might come to Gordon C. in 2000 and ASA would travel to Canada in 2004. We also hope that some CSCA members will continue to join us for other annual meetings.

Richard Wright was appointed Program Chair and Jerrold McNatt was named Local Arrangements Chair for the 2000 meeting at Gordon C. in Massachusetts. Oceanography is one of the emphases that we are beginning to consider for the meeting. Perhaps there should be some commission symposia concerned with the new millennium. It is not too early for commissions to start thinking about both the 1999 and 2000 meetings.

The Council approved a new budget, hired an investment firm to administer our endowment fund, and accepted several applications for Fellow consideration. A vote among the Fellows for these nominees will occur soon. The Council is also working on a dissolution statement which every nonprofit organization ought to have.

Revision of the ASA Constitution and Bylaws continues at a steady pace. Members will be asked for final approval perhaps sometime in 1998. The goal is to have a clearly written Constitution and Bylaws which contain all previously approved amendments. There are a few other changes on which you will have to vote. These are not major changes but suggestions which will allow for a smoother operation.

Now that you have seen the minor changes in the December issue of PSCF, we hope that you will direct your comments to the editor. The Council sees them as very positive. If such changes are to continue, then the editorial staff will need sustained help from the membership for news and other features. The Council surveyed the hours spent by the editorial staff of the journal and newsletter and it is significant. The membership needs to fully appreciate the efforts of Jack Haas, Dennis Feucht, and Richard Ruble as well as Lyn Berg, Managing Editor.

Sara Miles, ASA president, is hard at work on the Second Annual Christian Women in Science Conference. The conference will be at Eastern College on June 11ñ13, 1998. It is a joint effort between ASA and Eastern College's Center for Christian Women in Leadership. Besides Sara, presentations will be made by Dorothy Chappell, Academic Dean at Gordon C., and Mary Stewart Van Leeuwen, professor at Eastern C. The conference is open to all Christian women faculty, industrial researchers, graduate students, and postdocs in the natural and social sciences.

The Council gave special thanks on behalf of the ASA to David Wilcox for his five years of service on the Council. David's term of office ended on December 31, 1997. We appreciate all that he did and will miss him.We look forward to his continued work for the ASA in other capacities. A committee is being set up to bring nominations to Council for a new member in 1999. It is chaired by the new vice-president, Joe Sheldon.

Each year when the budget is proposed we realize how much we need to depend on your generosity to balance that budget and to keep the dues down. Even slight inflationary increases have to be met by increased gifts. There is no change in the dues structure for 1998 and I hope that you will be led to donate well above the cost of the dues.

One of our difficulties continues to be that our expenses are quarterly but our dues and donations are heavier toward the end of the year. Thus, if we enter 1998 without a substantial surplus, we soon find ourselves in red ink. If the giving were spread out so that more people switched donations from the second to the first half of the year, it would help solve the problem.

As we enter this new year, we covet your prayers for the ASA staff and the council. We want to continue to discern God's will for the ASA. There are so many paths but we are limited in how many we can tread.

Finally, only on television do you see a program where tomorrow's headlines are known today. It is probably a good thing. We do desire for each of you God's grace and strength to meet whatever lies ahead in 1998. Wonderfully, we know who holds the future. Is there someone in your research group, office, or college who needs to know that? There may not be any one else to tell that person.

Don

Murphy's Eurotalk
by George Murphy

In November 1996 a conference on "Christian Faith and the Scientific World View" was held at the Lutheran seminary in Bratislava in the Slovak Republic. One reason for this was the anti-religious use which had been made of science by the old Communist regime and the consequent need for the churches in eastern Europe to deal adequately with issues raised by science and technology.

On the first day of the conference there were three invited papers on general issues of science and theology. On the second day there were presentations by seminary faculty and discussions focusing on specific concerns for the church in Slovakia.

My paper "From the Small Catechism to the Big Bang" was one of the invited presentations. Its basic idea is that just as science has worked by extrapolating the understanding of nature gained in our space-time neighborhood to more distant realms of big bang cosmology, our theology of creation should begin with God's providential activity today, which Luther emphasizes in the Small Catechism, and then move to God's work in the origination of the universe.

A condensed version of this was published in the 1997 Volume of Glaube und Denken [Belief and Thought], the yearbook of the Karl Heim Society.

In addition, I preached (via translator) in a suburban church on Paul's "Copernican Revolution" proclaimed in I Cor. 1:18ñ31.

ASA in Argentina

Fernando D. Seraví, chairman of the biophysics dept. of the U. Nacional de Cuyo, in Mendoza, Argentina, is a new ASA member who has degrees in theology and medicine, and is an elder of a local Christian Assembly. He participated in a debate on evolutionary theory held in Mendoza, a "very nice city" located about 60 miles east of the Aconcagua, the highest peak of the Andes cordillera. Mendoza is the largest town (770,000) of western Argentina.

As he reported, the event was preceded by the Pope's address on evolution, which prompted a series of letters in the local newspaper. Fernando wrote one of them, warning about the uncritical acceptance of evolution theories. Two other distinguished scientists, a physicist and an astronomer from the Regional Science and Technology Research Center, wrote critiques of Fernando's letter.

This exchange interested the Foundation for the Advance of Knowledge, and they arranged a debate between Fernando and a friend and critic, Richard Branham. The case for neo-darwinian explanation of common genetics, molecular homologies, and body plans, vestigial organs, moth population changes, and imperfections in complex organs such as the eye was made by Branham, who concluded that these were not explainable by an intelligent creator but by chance.

Saraví in turn refuted these points, arguing that they may equally be explained by intelligent design. He emphasized the "immense differences between human beings and apes," distinguished (on moth population shifts) between micro- and macroevolution, and argued against imperfections in the eye. He also pointed out that "the notion of intelligent design does not preclude the operation of other factors." Afterwards, Saraví presented to the audience further problems of prebiological evolution.

One the whole, Fernando reports, it was "a productive debate without quarreling or cheap rhetoric" and that while evolution theory has many unsolved problems, it should be taught seriously like any scientific theory, with a balanced treatment of evidence for and against it. The meeting is available on video.

Fernando's address is: Prof. Fernando D. Seraví, Chair of Biophysics, Facultad de Ciencias Médicas, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo, Casilla 33, Mendoza, 5500 República Argentina. Fernando D. Seraví

DeHaan Reports on NABT Statemens
by Robert F. DeHaan

The year-long efforts of ASAers and others finally bore fruit in a dramatic way early in October 1997. It was then that the Board of Directors of the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) agreed to delete two objectionable words embedded in the "Statement on Teaching Evolution," issued by NABT in March 1995.

The inadmissible words that galvanized the action were "unsupervised" and "impersonal" and were found in the very first tenet of the 20 given in the Statement. Following an assertion that "Evolutionary theory, indeed all of science, is necessarily silent on religion and neither refutes or supports the existence of a deity or deities," the unacceptable tenet appeared:

"natural process of temporal descent with genetic modification that is affected by natural selection, chance, historical contingencies, and changing environment."

ASAers, as Christians, believe that all natural processes are indeed supervised by a personal and transcendent Creator. This tenet simply cried out for objection.

About a year ago, in a tightly reasoned letter addressed to the Board of Directors of NABT, Loren Haarsma objected that an "`unsupervised, impersonal-process' is not religiously neutral. Science is unable to determine whether or not evolution is `unsupervised.' The question goes beyond the realm of science, into philosophy and religion." Many other assertions in the Statement were also criticized. Nineteen scientists co-signed the letter, eleven of whom are ASAers. Wayne Carley, the Executive Director of NABT, thanked Loren for the statement and replied: "We will certainly use your ideas as we review and revise the statement." Loren did not hear from him again.

John Wiester carried the exposure of naturalistic philosophy masquerading as science to the Judeo-Christian community. In a letter to Christianity Today (Feb. 1997), he charged that the NABT statement is "not justified on scientific grounds"; and in a letter to Controversy (Sep. 1996) he charged that the statement is "just double talk," adding that it "has important religious implications, and of course goes way beyond the empirical evidence."

In Phillip Johnson's book entitled Defeating Darwinism by Opening Minds (IVP, 1997), he pounded the offending tenet, claiming that "biologists insist that evolution must be unsupervised-because their whole approach is founded on naturalism, which is the doctrine that `nature is all there is.'"

What caught the attention of the NABT Board, however, was "An Open Letter to the National Association of Biology Teachers," written by philosophy professor Alvin Plantinga of Notre Dame, and noted religion scholar Huston Smith, Prof. Emeritus of Syracuse U., both distinguished scholars in their respective fields. This letter was apparently motivated by Smith's reading of Johnson's aforementioned book. The letter expressed the following criticisms: the tenet contradicts the beliefs of the majority of Americans; science presumably doesn't address theological questions as whether a process such as evolution is or is not directed by God; the tenet provides a legitimate target for extremists on the religious right; and because of its logical vulnerability, it lowers Americans' respect for scientists and their place in our culture. They urged the Board to drop the two words, "unsupervised" and "impersonal."

The NABT's eight-person board, however, voted unanimously on Oct. 8 to not alter the Statement wording, according to Zondervan News service (10/13/97). Wayne Carley said that the directors felt "rather strongly" about not changing the Statement. "We believe it. Evolution is real," he said, according to the report.

Then came a startling reversal. On Oct. 11, "NABT Board members realized that they had a communication problem on their hands," according to the Web page of the National Center for Science Education (NCSE), posted by Executive Director Eugenie Scott. She noted the objections of Johnson, Plantinga, and Smith and said: "Criticisms of the NABT statement have appeared in newspaper letters to the editor, newsletters and other publications." In defense of the Board, Scott wrote: "They had not intended the statement on evolution to include theological positions!" After more extensive discussion, the Board deleted the two offending words since "the strong position in biology and other sciences was uncompromised by removing two adjectives that miscommunicated NABT's meaning."

The efforts of the ASAers and others have paid off with a victory, albeit a small one. They are to be applauded for strenuously pressing their objections to the Statement on the public and on the NABT Board, which is also to be commended for its action.

It would be naive to think, however, that a fundamental change has occurred. As reported above, the Board members initially felt "rather strongly" about not changing the Statement. "We believe it," they affirmed. They were persuaded to change the Statement when they "realized that they had a communication problem on their hands," wrote Scott. There is no reason to believe that there has been a change of beliefs regarding evolutionóonly a change of public relations tactics.

Neidhardt Library

Jim Neidhardt willed his extensive science/religion library to Messiah C. in Grantham, PA. On Nov. 14, 1997, his collection was integrated into the Messiah C. library. A Neidhardt bookplate portrays Jim in academic regalia and symbolizes three aspects of his lifework: mathematical science, liberal learning and theology. Ted Davis, Walt Hearn

Becker's Website to Help Fund ASA

Rick Becker of Refractal Design, Inc. (rbecker@refractal.com) invites visits to his company website (www.refractal.com) to see an experiment integrating physics, fractal mathematics, and jewelry. He says: "We're just now going to market. One of my main objectives in the project is to be able to generate revenues to support projects like ASA. "

ASA Journal Sale

Albert C. Strong has completed his fall cleaning and has a collection of ASA journals that he would like to sell, preferably without breaking the set. It extends from 1953 through 1990, a total of 142 copies (with 10 missing). At 25 cents per copy, that's a mere $35.50 plus shipping for the whole lot, including 4 duplicates. Contact Al at: 505 Ross Avenue, Silvertobn, OR 97381; tel. (503) 873-8040.

Al reminisces about a local Oregon ASA meeting in the Editor's previous home in West Linn, OR: "Unfortunately these local ASA meetings have not continued. I would have enjoyed the fellowship and sharing. Perhaps we are too sparsely scattered in Oregon for such." Then again, perhaps God will raise up some initiators in the Willamette Valley or across the Columbia River, in neighboring Vancouver, Washington.

"Cosmology and Cultures" Project Now Accepting Applications

In the ASA97 Science Education Commission symposium, Mike Keas introduced ways in which Oklahoma Baptist U. is using Internet and planetarium technology along with recent science history scholarship to enrich science education for all ages. See Mike's ASA97 presentation at: www.okbu.edu/academics/natsci/hp/keas/papers/histsci_in_sci.htm

The OBU Cosmology and Cultures project is now accepting applications for project consultants. ASAers are especially encouraged to apply. The curricular initiative is part of the program on "Innovation and Vitality in Contemporary Liberal Education," sponsored by the American Council of Learned Societies. For application info (deadline is Jan. 31, 1998), see the project home page at: www.okbu.edu/ academics/natsci/planet/cc/index.htm

New Books

Still not ready for more creation/evolution titles? Then here are a few books on economic and environmental issues.

The Economic Laws of Scientific Research, Terence Kealey, Macmillan Press, 1996, 381 pages. Written by a U. of Cambridge biochemist, this book discusses the economic context in which scientific research flourishes or languishes. Kealey contrasts the support of science as advocated by Francis Bacon and Adam Smith, discusses the commercial, agricultural and industrial revolutions; the economics of research; and "The So-Called Decline of British and American Science." The last chapter concludes from the viewpoint of western intellectual history and philosophy.  Keith Lofstrom

Where Garden Meets Wilderness: Evangelical Entry into the Environmental Debate, E. Calvin Beisner, Acton Institute/Eerdmans, 1997, 256 pages. Beisner has long taken a friendly but differing position on environmental issues with some of ASA's environmentalists. In this book, Beisner examines the evangelical environmental movement itself. Among others, George Brushaber, Ron Sider, Julian Simon, Ed Olson and Calvin DeWitt "strongly encouraged me to write this book," Beisner acknowledges.

Tracing its history, "Conservationism began its transformation into environmentalism in the second quarter of the twentieth century," with significant evangelical attention beginning in the 1980s, with the AuSable Institute, under the direction of Cal DeWitt. While sharing common foundations with Ron Sider, for instance, Beisner believes that evangelical environmentalists could improve their position in biblical exegesis, theology, and ethics. He also challenges many of the alleged facts in the rhetoric about the environment. Appendix 5 is a response to Richard Wright's PSCF article (Vol. 47, No. 2, June 1995, 80ñ91). This book is half appendices, notes, and bibliography.

Retired biologist Thomas Key has recently published two "very practical books." The first, Key to Pest Control, ($12 total) covers roaches, ants flies, rodents, and even cats and dogs. The other, Key to Headache Control, ($17 total) represents over 25 years of investigation, with "many effective treatments" for preventing and relieving headaches. Tom is particularly interested in helping missionaries with these problems. These reduced prices to ASA members are offered by the author who is at: P.O. Box 23, Decatur, MS 39327-0023.

With the Lord

Herbert W. Sutherland of Toronto, Ontario died Sept. 13, 1997.

We were informed last October that Enoch E. Mattson of Surrey, BC died over a year ago. He was one of the (if not the) founding members of the Canadian ASA in British Columbia. Carolyn Yu

Allan MacRae passed away in his sleep at the age of 95 on Sep. 27, 1997. His son, John, said that "he was always thankful to be a part of the ASA and to contribute to it." Allan was a prof. of systematic theology and apologetics at Biblical Theological Seminary. He studied under R. A. Torrey, who advised him to go to Princeton Theological Seminary. There, he studied under Robert Dick Wilson and J. Gresham Machen, and became convinced of the necessity of a scholarly defense of the inspiration of the Scriptures.

Later, during his time at the U. of Berlin, he made a trip to Palestine, where he met archaeologist Sir Flinders Petrie and studied under William F. Albright. With Albright, he participated in the exciting discovery of the biblical city of Ham (Gen. 14). After returning from Europe, he assumed a professorship of Old Testament at Westminster Theological Seminary for eight years, then completed his Ph.D. at the U. of Pennsylvania under Ephraim A. Speiser.

In 1937, he joined with Carl McIntire and others, with no resources but faith, to form Faith Theological Seminary, and served as its first president. Among the members of the entering class were Vernon Grounds, John W. Sanderson Jr., Norman Jerome and Jack W. Murray.

During the 1943ñ44 school year, a student, Grace E. Sanderson, became his wife. During their honeymoon in the Grand Canyon, three army fliers parachuted out of a failing bomber, floated into the canyon and spent the next ten days on an isolated plateau. The search for these airmen drew nationwide attention. A veteran park ranger, aware that MacRae, a veteran of many long Canyon trips, was there at the time, sent word to join him in the rescue attempt. They went down from the north rim, located a narrow deer trail down the precipitous cliffs and brought the three fliers out in good health. The story made Time and other magazines, and all the newspapers. MacRae used the many invitations to speak of the adventure to drive home a gospel application to thousands in many different kinds of organizations and settings.

In 1971, he joined Jack W. Murray in establishing the Biblical School of Theology, and retired as its president in 1983. Some of his former students include: Francis A. Schaeffer, Joseph T. Bayley, Vernon Grounds, Kenneth S. Kantzer, Arthur F. Glasser, G. Douglas Young, Samuel J. Shultz, Jack W. Murray, R. Laird Harris, and Paul Gilchrist.

Allan's boyhood friend, John's Uncle Phil, told him that one of the things he appreciated about his father was that he had never heard him demeaning other people or groups. John said: "My father was involved in several church conflicts, but I never heard him denouncing other believers. In the midst of differences, he tried to stay focused on the principles rather than the personalities. The cause of Christ was what mattered to him." MacRae had also done work for the NIV Bible translation, was president of Evangelical Theological Seminary, and was an honorary fellow of the ASA. frpcq@juno.com

Welcome, New Members:October-November,1997

Althourse, Harry Scott óArdmore, PA

Bart, Gwen óOxnard, CA

Childs, Jessica óCorning, NY

Fairburn, Suzanne óFt. Collins, CO

Flietstra, Rebecca óSan Diego, CA

Guyer, Jason óTaylorsville, NC

Jackson, Phillip óIpswich, MA

Jadrich, James óKentwood, MI

Losch, Edward óPalatine, IL

Moore, Aaron óManhattan, KS

Poole, Kimberly óHarrisonburg, VA

Rana, Fazale óCincinnati, OH

Ray, Shanna óNashville, TN

Stanton, Scott óCave Creek, AZ

Steffen, Gerald óPataskala, OH

Swensen, Andrew óWaltham, MA

Toney, Frank óScottsdale, AZ