Michael Roberts wrote on 09/25/2007 02:39:45 PM: (
http://www.calvin.edu/archive/asa/200709/0591.html)
>> [Gary Parker statement] "The lawyer-geologist Lyell
>> was responsible for starting to stretch the time frame
>> and generating disrespect for God's Word. Darwin
>> would never have published his book if Lyell hadn't
>> given him all that time."
>
> This is a totally false statement and is part of the
> Lyell myth which is held by both creationists and
> wicked evolutionists!
Michael,
When Parker said this I immediately thought of you and all the history of
geology posts, articles, & books you've written. So when I included it in
my conference report posting, I was also fairly sure that this simplistic
myth would get a response from you. <grins> Thanks for keeping us honest
on our history.
Despite the inaccuracy of the statement, it was one of Parker's main
points. He repeated it again later in the day during his closing remarks.
Steve
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