TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Columns Published in the
Rockdale/Newton Citizen By Tom Carpenter

These articles were written for the religion section of the Rockdale Citizen. Below are two tables of my columns. The first table lists the subject of the columns, and their respective page numbers.  The second table contains the questions that the columns were written in reply to, and the dates that they were written.

Subject

Page

Subject

118 Stem Cell Research: Perspective from a Paraplegic
117 Should Only Naturalistic Explanations Be Allowed in Our Science Classrooms?
116 Debate over teaching evolution in schools continues (Part 3)
115 Debate over teaching evolution in schools continues (Part 2)
114 Theory of Evolution should be studied carefully (Part 1)
113 Scientific law, Bible both support order-to-disorder in nature
112 Passing of evolutionary theorist puts his work in the spotlight
111 When the facts are evaluated, the creation model is superior
110 The only way evolution can survive is by censorship, not science
109 Social Darwinism harms all Christians
108 Canyon shows development of the earth
107 We cannot be living in the seventh day
106

Is cloning humans and animals moral?

105 Dr. Wayne Dyer's view of Christianity and the other major religions (Part 2)
104 Dr. Wayne Dyer's view of Christianity and the other major religions (Part 1)
103 What was the "light" of Genesis 1:3?
102 The importance of modest dress
101 Peppered Moth Example Now Discredited
100 Was there a pre-Adamic race on Earth?
99 The relevance of creationism to evangelism (part 6)
98 The relevance of creationism to evangelism (part 5)
97 The relevance of creationism to evangelism (part 4)
96 The relevance of creationism to evangelism (part 3)
95 The relevance of creationism to evangelism (part 2)
94 Is Jesus the reason for the season?
93 The Star of Bethlehem
92 The relevance of creationism to evangelism (part 1)
91 Why Christians should avoid Harry Potter
90 Meteors provide evidence of a young earth
89 Why Thanksgiving Day is not what it used to be in our nation
88 Did it take millions of years for the geologic wonders in our National Parks to form?
87 Little Little River Canyon provides compelling evidence of recent cataclysm
86 The PBS film series "Evolution" (part 3)
85 The PBS film series "Evolution" (part 2)
84 The PBS film series "Evolution" (part 1)
83 Suffering and God
82 Starlight, Time, and the Bible
81 Why Noah's Flood was worldwide
80 Stone Mountain
79 Is the Bible the Word of God?, Part 3
78 Is the Bible the Word of God?, Part 2
77 Is the Bible the Word of God?, Part 1
76 Punctuated Equilibrium
75 Who Made God
74 Population Statistics
73 Theistic Evolution Again, Part 2
72 Patriotism
71 Theistic Evolution Again, Part 1
70 Ecology and the Bible
69 The Flood Waters
68 Panspermia
67 The Bible and Extraterrestrial Life
66 Evolution to Create Man, Part 2
65 The Movie “Contact”
64 Evolution to Create Man, Part 1
63 Lucy
62 Science and the Resurrection
61 Easter
60 Kenyanthropus
59 Neandertal
58 Human Evolution, Part 2
57 Sagan and “Cosmos”
56 Human Evolution, Part 1
55 Kansas School Board
54 Biblical Archeology, Part 2
53 Biblical Archeology, Part 1
52 Government Issues and God’s Opinion
51 Ancient Man not Primitive Man
50 God Made with Evolution?
49 Gap Theory
48 Why do Scientists Reject the Bible, Part 2
47 Why do Scientists Reject the Bible, Part 1
46 Polonium Halos at Stone Mountain
45 Noah’s Ark Been Found?
44 Darwin and America
43 Election, Part 2
42 Election, Part 1
41 Progressive Creation
40 Worldview
39 Abortion and Evolution, Part 2
38 Abortion and Evolution, Part 1
37 Youth Group
36 Big Bang, Part 2
35 Big Bang, Part 1
34 Kangaroos on the Ark
33 Copernicus
32 Responding to Evolution in School, Part 3
31 Responding to Evolution in School, Part 2
30 Responding to Evolution in School, Part 1
29 Teaching Creation in Schools
28 Scopes Trial, Part 2
27 Scopes Trial, Part 1
26 Logic
25 Chance
24 Origin of Life
23 Dinos on the Ark
22 Dinosaurs Evolving into Birds
21 Christians and Dinosaurs, Part 2
20 Christians and Dinosaurs, Part 1
19 “Inherit the Wind,” Part 2
18 “Inherit the Wind,” Part 1
17 The Movie “Dinosaur”
16 Racism
15 Different Colors of People
14 Carbon Dating
13 Naturalism
12 Theistic Evolution, Part 3
11 How Life Began
10 Theistic Evolution, Part 2
9 Theistic Evolution, Part 1
8 Dinos at Fernbank
7 Natural Selection
6 Mutations
5 Long Ages in the Bible
4 Cain’s Wife
3 Defending Creation
2 Evolution Survives on Censorship
1 Relevance

QUESTIONS
Date Published

Question

(Unpublished) Stem Cell Research: Perspective from a Paraplegic
(Unpublished) Should Only Naturalistic Explanations Be Allowed in Our Science Classrooms?
(Unpublished) What do you think about the controversy over the disclaimer Cobb County is putting in their textbooks about evolution? (Part 3)
6/22/02 What do you think about the controversy over the disclaimer Cobb County is putting in their textbooks about evolution? (Part 2)
6/15/02 What do you think about the controversy over the disclaimer Cobb County is putting in their textbooks about evolution? (Part 1)
06/08/02
You said that evolution goes against the Second Law of Thermodynamics.  My teacher claims that the Second Law of Thermodynamics doesn’t apply to evolution because we live in an “open system.”  He gave the example of the influx of the sun’s energy on earth and the growth of crystals.
06/01/02 Passing of evolutionary theorist puts his work in the spotlight
05/25/02   Why is the Bible’s way the right way?  According to the Bible the world is around ten thousand years old.  While I myself will admit that Carbon14 dating is not exactly accurate, it is in no way billions of years inaccurate!  No matter what you wish to believe, the concept of evolution can be tested and has more scientific proof than your religion ever will.
05/10/02 
There has been a lot in the media lately promoting some ridiculous claims about evolution.  Chimps and humans shared a common ancestor 5 to 7 million years ago in the paper, AOL's lead news story claimed sponges were the first animal common ancestor, Newsweek had a little column glorifying a couple studying Darwin's finches and, of course, PBS has promoted yet another mini-series on human evolution.  These claims are so outrageous, why don't more people see that?
05/04/02 
Social Darwinism harms all Christians
04/27/02 Canyon shows development of the earth

4/13/02

Do you feel that we are living in the 7th day?

4/06/02 Cloning is a no-brainer
3/30/02 What do you think of Dr. Wayne Dyer's view of Christianity? (Part 2)
3/16/2002 What do you think of Dr. Wayne Dyer's view of Christianity? (Part 1)
3/02/2002 One troublesome thought I have had down through the years is that the "light" in Genesis 1:3 was not generated by the Sun alone, since the Sun was not brought into the picture until the fourth day (vv. 14-19).  Since the Sun then determined "day" and "night", what determined the "evening and the morning" of days 1, 2, and 3?
2/24/2002 How important is modest dress?
2/16/2002 In my Biology class we studied the peppered moth.  This story sounds like very good evidence of Natural Selection. My teacher presented it to us as proof for Evolution.  Is there any kind of evidence or argument that Creationists have against this?
2/2/2002 The Bible says that God told Adam and Eve to 'replenish the earth.'  Doesn't this imply that He intended them to "refill" something that was once full?
1/26/2002 How does a belief in creation or evolution influence evangelism? (part 6)
1/18/2002 How does a belief in creation or evolution influence evangelism? (part 5)
1/12/2002 How does a belief in creation or evolution influence evangelism? (part 4)
12/29/2001 How does a belief in creation or evolution influence evangelism? (part 2)
12/29/2001 How does a belief in creation or evolution influence evangelism? (part 3)
12/22/2001 Is Jesus really the reason for the season?
12/15/2001 What was the Star of Bethlehem?
12/8/2001 How does a belief in creation or evolution influence evangelism? (part 1)
12/1/2001 My neighbor asked me if my son could go to see the "Harry Potter" movie with her and her son.  I was not sure what to say because I did not know enough about it so I said, "No."  What do you think about the Harry Potter movie?  
11/24/2001 As I was watching the meteor shower the other night I was wondering how meteors fit in with God's plan and the Bible.  Where do they come from and does the Bible mention them?
11/17/2001 Why is Thanksgiving Day is not what it used to be in our nation?
10/27/2001 Did it take millions of years for the geologic wonders in our National Parks to form?
10/20/2001 Does the Little Little River Canyon provide compelling evidence of recent cataclysm?
10/13/2001 What do you think of the PBS film series, "Evolution?" (part 3)
10/6/2001 What do you think of the PBS film series, "Evolution?" (part 2)
9/29/2001 What do you think of the PBS film series, "Evolution?" (part 1)
9/22/2001 How can a loving God allow such bad things to happen?
9/15/2001 Is there some other way to explain how stars over 10 billion light years away got to a planet that is less than 10,000 years old?
9/9/2001 I have heard some Bible teachers say that Noah’s Flood was a local flood.  Why do you feel that it is so important to believe that it was a worldwide flood and not a local flood?
9/1/2001 In Stone Mountain we can see the awesome power of God.
8/23/2001 How can you prove that the Bible is God's word? Isn't this what you promote as fact? Isn't it based on faith? Pure 100% faith.  (Part 3)
8/19/2001 How can you prove that the Bible is God's word? Isn't this what you promote as fact? Isn't it based on faith? Pure 100% faith.  (Part 2)
8/11/2001 How can you prove that the Bible is God's word? Isn't this what you promote as fact? Isn't it based on faith? Pure 100% faith.  (Part 1)
8/4/2001 If evolution is true, then why don't we see it still happening today?
7/21/2001 Who made God?
7/14/2001 If there were only eight people on Noah's Ark and that was about 4000 to 5000 years ago, then how do you explain the fact that there are six Billion people on earth today?
7/7/2001 Could you comment on what is wrong with 'theistic' evolution?  I realize that it certainly requires a very subjective interpretation of Genesis, but in your opinion, is it an outright denial of much of what's in that book?  Also, does 'theistic' evolution necessarily lead to atheism?  Part 2
6/30/2001 Is America worthy of patriotism from Christians this Fourth of July?
6/23/2001 Could you comment on what is wrong with 'theistic' evolution?  I realize that it certainly requires a very subjective interpretation of Genesis, but in your opinion, is it an outright denial of much of what's in that book?  Also, does 'theistic' evolution necessarily lead to atheism?  Part 1
6/16/2001 Is Christianity to blame for the ecological problems that we have?
6/9/2001 Where did God put all the water from the flood?  Did he just make it disappear (poof)? The Bible says that the seas retreated in a matter of months (extremely fast)?  Did he dig a hole and put the water in some big basin deep in the earth?
6/2/2001 What are the scientific problems with believing that life on earth began by being seeded from outer space?
5/26/2001 Since the Bible does not mention extraterrestrial life, isn't it possible that it "could" exist without contradicting the Bible?
5/12/2001 Why couldn't God have used evolution to create man?
5/5/2001 What should Christians believe about extraterrestrial life?
4/28/2001 Why couldn't God have used evolution to create man?
4/21/2001 What do you think about Lucy?  We read in our biology book that humans and Lucy have a common ancestor.
4/14/2001 Has science proved that the resurrection was physically impossible?
4/7/2001 Easter losing meaning because few believe in God's Word
3/24/2001 I saw the program "Neanderthal" on the Discovery Channel last Sunday.  Did you see it and, if so, what did you think of it?  Did Neanderthals really exist and did they really look like that?
3/10/2001 In our biology class we are being taught human evolution.  How should I view human evolution in light of my Christian beliefs?
3/3/2001 In our biology class we are being taught human evolution and words like "common ancestor" and "hominid."  How should I view human evolution in light of my Christian beliefs?
2/24/2001 What is the significance of the Kansas School Board’s decision last week to teach evolution again?
2/17/2001 What are some examples that archeology proves the Bible?
2/10/2001 What are some examples that archeology proves the Bible?
2/3/2001 Government issues should take God’s opinion into account .
1/27/2001 How do you explain the Egyptian pyramids and other advanced, ancient civilizations if you believe in the Bible?
1/20/2001 Why can't there be evolution and a God who made it that way?
1/13/2001 What is the gap theory?
1/6/2001 If the Bible is true, then why do some of the smartest men, like Einstein, and most other scientists today, reject it as mythology? (Part 2)
12/30/2000 If the Bible is true, then why do some of the smartest men, like Einstein and most other scientists today reject it as mythology? (Part 1)
12/23/2000 What do Christmas, Stone Mountain granite, fingerprints of God and halos have in common?
12/16/2000 Has Noah's Ark been found?
12/9/2000 How does Charles Darwin, an Englishman and a scientist, have anything to do with the departure of America from the Biblical beliefs of the Founding Fathers?
12/2/2000 If, as you say, the key to turning our nation around is "understanding the times" according to 1 Chronicles 12:32 then how can we possibly understand what has been happening in this presidential election? (Part 2)
11/25/2000 If, as you say, the key to turning our nation around is "understanding the times" according to 1 Chronicles 12:32 then how can we possibly understand what has been happening in this presidential election? (Part 1)
11/11/2000 How can I convince my friend that what he believes about origins is wrong?  Although he believes in God he tries to explain first origins with Progressive Creation.  I am trying to show him that this is really a matter of belief in the Bible and about believing the clear teachings of Genesis chapter one.
11/4/2000 I see Christians, including yourself, describe America's moral plight by referring to the shift in our "worldview."  Exactly what is meant by the word "worldview" and what must we do to change it?
10/28/2000 What is the link between evolution and abortion?
10/21/2000 I was impressed with the statement you made when you talked to our group regarding abortion.  What is the link between evolution and abortion and what were those statistics you mentioned?
10/14/2000 I lead a youth group at my church.  Why do you feel it is so important to teach the kids about evolution and creation when there are so many other things on the minds of the youth today?
10/7/2000 I have heard some well-respected Christian leaders say that God started everything with a big bang.  What is the problem with saying that? (Part 2)
9/30/2000 I have heard some well-respected Christian leaders say that God started everything with a big bang.  What is the problem with saying that?
9/23/2000 How could the kangaroo get from the ark to such an isolated place like Australia?
9/16/2000 Didn’t Copernicus, Kepler and Galileo prove the Bible is wrong by showing that the earth revolves around the sun
9/9/2000 How should we teach our children to respond to evolution when they are taught it in school?
9/2/2000 During the first week of school my son was taught evolution in his Social Studies class when they talked about the ice age.  How should I tell him to respond? (Part 2)
8/26/2000 During the first week of school my son was taught evolution in his Social Studies class when they talked about the ice age.  How should I tell him to respond? (Part 1)
8/19/2000 If we teach creationism in schools then won’t we have to teach all views of creation like that of the American Indians for example?
8/12/2000 I have read a lot lately about the Scopes trial.  What was it and what was its significance? (Part 2)
8/5/2000 I have read a lot lately about the Scopes trial.  What was it and what was its significance?
7/29/2000 You seem to be approaching the issue of origin of life with only logic and reason with the objective of winning the argument.  God is Spirit and I believe we should focus more on the spiritual battle rather than on science and persuasion.
7/22/2000 Why couldn’t God have used chance to guide the evolutionary process throughout millions of years?
7/15/2000 Given enough time anything is possible.  Why can’t chance explain evolution and the origin of life?
7/8/2000 Did dinosaurs go on the ark?
7/1/2000 I read that dinosaurs evolved into birds.  They seem pretty sure about this one.  What do you think?
6/24/2000 As Christians, shouldn’t we keep our children away from the dinosaur mania since dinosaurs represent evolution?  (Part 2)
6/17/2000 As Christians, shouldn’t we keep our children away from the dinosaur mania since dinosaurs represent evolution?
6/10/2000 I saw the movie “Inherit the Wind” and I did not realize the Scopes trial was like that.  How accurate was that movie? (Part 2)
6/3/2000 I saw the movie “Inherit the Wind” and I did not realize the Scopes trial was like that.  How accurate was that movie? (Part 1)
5/27/2000 What do you think of the new movie “Dinosaur” by Disney?
5/20/2000 How can you claim the foundation for evolution is racism?
5/13/2000 Where did all the different colors of people come from?
5/6/2000 Doesn’t carbon dating prove millions of years?
4/29/2000 What is naturalism?  I have heard that it used synonymously with evolution.
4/22/2000 I believe in evolution and creation.  Why is this a problem? (Part 3)
4/15/2000 Will we figure out how life began?
4/8/2000 I believe in evolution and creation.  Why is this a problem? (Part 2)
4/1/2000 I believe in evolution and creation.   Why is this a problem?  After all, we see evolution all the time, my sons evolved from an infant to a child to an adult.
3/25/2000 I have read several articles lately about new dinosaur bones coming to Atlanta’s Fernbank Natural History Museum.  What do you think about these?
3/11/2000 Natural selection seems like evidence for evolution; explain how this applies to creation?
3/4/2000 Isn’t it reasonable to believe that, given enough time, mutations can cause evolution?
2/19/2000 Do you really believe Adam lived 930 years and Methusulah lived 980 years?
2/5/2000 Where did Cain get his wife?
1/22/2000 I believe in creation, but I am not sure how to best defend this belief against evolution.  Can you explain where to start?
1/8/2000 How can you claim evolution survives on censorship?  Doesn’t science prove evolution?
1/1/2000 Evolution is fact.  Why make such a big deal of this issue?  Aren’t you stirring up unnecessary controversy?