Mike riddle Exposes the Fossil Record that Support Evolution 3-6

Mike can give powerful, well-illustrated talks on: * the importance of upholding biblical authority during these challenging culture wars in Western nations * dinosaurs and the Bible * the six days of creation * astronomy and the Bible * the origin of life * many, many other fascinating talks

As a former world-class athlete in the multi-event decathlon (i.e., becoming proficient in ten athletic events, with each decathlon conducted over two grueling days), its not surprising that Mike is also versatile in his creation evangelism efforts. Not only will he be a speaker out on the field to conduct meetings in churches, schools and other venues, Mike will also be holding workshops in the new AiG-USA facility (within the Creation Museum) in Northern Kentucky. Thirdly, he will also help AiG develop additional curriculum materials for various age ranges on the Book of Genesis.

Mike holds a degree in mathematics and a graduate degree in education. He has been heavily involved in creation ministry for more than twenty years, and has gained such a good reputation as a speaker, that he is often a keynoter at many meetings, including various homeschool conferences in the United States. (In fact, US supporters might want to mention Mike Riddles name to the leaders of their statewide homeschool group and ask its program committee to consider inviting Mike to bring his talks on biblical authority.)

Before becoming involved in creation ministry, Mike was a US Marine (rising to the rank of captain) and during his career as a Marine, appeared on a widely distributed recruiting poster for the Marines. Mike tells us that his goal with AiG is to have the Marines famous Latin motto semper fi (always faithful) be applied to his ministry of traveling around America (and overseas) to proclaim the creation/gospel message (and thus fittingly fulfilling the Apostle Peters command to be faithful in being ready always to give an answer I Peter 3:15).

Before becoming a Marine, Mike became a US national champion in the track-and-field version of the pentathlon (in 1976). His best events were the 400 meters, javelin, long jump and 1,500 meters (almost a mile). In his professional life, Mike worked for many years in the computer field with Microsoft (yes, he has met Bill Gates).

Mike told us that while he conducts dozens of layperson meetings each year, my primary passion is to train the trainers—the teachers and pastors—to be able to defend the Christian faith, and then have them teach others. I see it being done through teaching workshops here at AiGs new headquarters and elsewhere, such as the possibility of web-based, distance learning instructional courses, as well as written materials. We need to be equipping more Christians to uphold their faith and to evangelize more effectively in these challenging times.

As a speaker, hosting Mike will be even more cost efficient for churches (and other groups) who may want to hold an exciting AiG meeting. You see, his wife Lesley will be serving AiG as a volunteer, and will join Mike at most of his events as AiGs on-site representative (whose salary we dont have to pay, and thus hosts only have to take care of her travel expenses).

Ken Ham, AiGUSA president, encourages supporters to have their church leadership contact AiG to have Mike come out and impact their churches and communities with the creation/gospel message: Mike is a dynamic and passionate speaker, with a wealth of experience in creation ministry. He already has a phenomenal reputation, and brings another exciting dimension to the AiG outreach—including his ability to produce curriculum for many age ranges. Mikes a great speaker and curriculum developer.

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[RomansGalatians]

We've won the argument. But they still control the education institutions. We just need to keep hammering them until this nonsense goes away. Gosh, how did America let Evolutionism get in there in the first place!?

[preachyification1]

I know that Jesus is who he is. Anyone or anything that contradicts that needs 100% proof, no theories, no changing of the text books, fossil records, history, etc. Early science & philosophy have been around a long time & their societies never achieved peace, happiness & Paradise on earth. God is instructing Christians. I wish every child, doubter & sinner would become one.

[2003SCT]

@meanmyself123 Yes, the only thing people can go by are eyewitness accounts and claims written down. But UFO claims and other religious claims...all very recent AND FAR more numerous AND first hand...don't count to Christians for some reason yet if we use court room lawyer criticism, they are infinitely better testimonies. I have read plenty of criticism and thus far, I find the supernatural claims to be really, really poor.

[2003SCT]

@meanmyself123 Exactly. I have spent the last number of years reading and listening to cases for lots of religions, positions, etc. I actually started with a very open mind as religion wasn't pumped into me as a kid. I actually used to respect it a lot more before I had studied it...(mainly Christianity.) I don't doubt that a lot of early writers did believe what they were writing or had heard from others...but that has nothing to do with it being factual.

[2003SCT]

@meanmyself123 Yes,altruism is a tough one to explain..people have been trying to for as long as we know. But its o.k. that we don't know this yet. I would rather say I don't know something than make up an answer like religions do. I think it would be cool to find out and hey, maybe one day we will. I know its foundational to the faith, if it wasn't the debate would be nonexistent. But trusting supernatural claims of the ignorant..from millennia ago isn't where anyone ought to start or end.

[meanmyself123]

@2003SCT You don't test it in a laboratory, however the Bible makes some very specific historical claims which we can test through rigorous textual criticism and archaeology. Particularly, we have to rely on eyewitness accounts which were written down for us. Contemporary lawyers do this all the time, and we can apply the same criticism to the Gospels.

I encourage you to research historical criticism of the Gospels, and read them for yourself. Then you can decide whether Christianity is true

[meanmyself123]

@2003SCT Absolutely, and rightly so. Anything that claims to be inerrant cannot have an error. However you have to be very careful to make sure that it's actually an error and not just rush off with the first apparent error you find because you want to believe it to be false.

[2003SCT]

@meanmyself123 I know the Greeks had that concept but for the majority of mankind's time on earth and for the majority of people, this earth has been flat. It was only one of a million possible examples. I want to believe as many true things as possible but I don't know how religion makes a good case for it..I don't know how anyone can conclude which religion is the true one, which bits/miracles are true. You don't test this stuff...you just have to believe it based, seemingly, on popularity.

[2003SCT]

@meanmyself123 Yes, scientific theories have been wrong on plenty of occasions but thats how we get anywhere...a sort of trial and error. But "faith" in science and "faith" in religion aren't the same thing. If science finds an error, we correct it. If there was a biblical error, it wouldn't be perfect/divine and then it all falls apart for core Christianity. Thats why religion clings SO tightly to stuff because a small misstep ruins its complete basis for supposed inerrancy and "perfection".

[2003SCT]

@meanmyself123 Mike also says "Evolutionists" when referring to people and their ideas about the Big Bang and early cosmology and he ought to correct that or at least clarify it. I know many people may "believe in evolution regardless of evidence"...I get that. People have "faith" for all the wrong reasons all over the board. The religious camp seems to harbor the majority of this to a striking degree though.