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| − | '''Duane Tolbert Gish''' is a [[Biochemistry|biochemist]], but is best known as a [[Creationism|creationist]] who regularly engages in [[debate]]s on the subject. | + | '''Duane Tolbert Gish''' is a [[Biochemistry|biochemist]], but is best known as a [[Creationism|creationist]] who regularly engages in [[debate]]s on the subject. Once vice-president of the [[Institute for Creation Research]], Gish has written numerous publications on the [[oxymoron]] of [[creation science]]. He also wants his drivel to be taught in school. |
Gish has extensively discussed his [[belief]] that [[Chemistry|chemical]] [[evolution]] fails to address the question of [[abiogenesis]] and the origins of life. Gish initially regarded the [[Earth]]'s age as irrelevant to creationism, but later became convinced of a [[Young Earth creationism|Young Earth]], in line with other ICR members. | Gish has extensively discussed his [[belief]] that [[Chemistry|chemical]] [[evolution]] fails to address the question of [[abiogenesis]] and the origins of life. Gish initially regarded the [[Earth]]'s age as irrelevant to creationism, but later became convinced of a [[Young Earth creationism|Young Earth]], in line with other ICR members. | ||
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===Wrong, wrong, wrong!=== | ===Wrong, wrong, wrong!=== | ||
| − | Gish has | + | Gish has made several blunders in his quest to fit reality into his personal opinion. |
| − | *Claiming there are no [[fossil]] precursors to the [[dinosaur]] ''Triceratops'' (despite obvious precursors such as ''Protoceratops'' being well-known since the 1920s).<ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/gish-rutgers.html Duane Gish and Creationism: Richard Trott Critiques Duane Gish's Presentation at Rutgers University]</ref> Gish has made other similarly incorrect statements about the [[fossil record]], including [[Creationist claims|claims]] about [[transitional forms]], the fossil record for [[bird]]s and the status of ''[[Archaeopteryx]]''.<ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/gish-rutgers/gish-response.html Duane Gish and Creationism: Duane Gish's Response to Richard Trott]</ref><ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/gish-rutgers/spin-doctor.html Duane Gish and Creationism: Richard Trott Rebuts Gish's Response]</ref> | + | * '''Ignoring the evidence!''' Claiming there are no [[fossil]] precursors to the [[dinosaur]] ''Triceratops'' (despite obvious precursors such as ''Protoceratops'' being well-known since the 1920s).<ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/gish-rutgers.html Duane Gish and Creationism: Richard Trott Critiques Duane Gish's Presentation at Rutgers University]</ref> Gish has made other similarly incorrect statements about the [[fossil record]], including [[Creationist claims|claims]] about [[transitional forms]], the fossil record for [[bird]]s and the status of ''[[Archaeopteryx]]''.<ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/gish-rutgers/gish-response.html Duane Gish and Creationism: Duane Gish's Response to Richard Trott]</ref><ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/gish-rutgers/spin-doctor.html Duane Gish and Creationism: Richard Trott Rebuts Gish's Response]</ref> |
| − | *Claiming that Solly Zuckerman had access to modern [[knowledge]] of ''[[Australopithecus]]'' yet still stated they were not ancestors of ''Homo sapiens'' - Zuckerman's original conclusions were based on evidence available before the [[Australopithecus|Lucy]] fossil was discovered, revolutionising the field of physical [[anthropology]]. | + | * '''Misrepresentation!''' Claiming that Solly Zuckerman had access to modern [[knowledge]] of ''[[Australopithecus]]'' yet still stated they were not ancestors of ''Homo sapiens'' - Zuckerman's original conclusions were based on evidence available before the [[Australopithecus|Lucy]] fossil was discovered, revolutionising the field of physical [[anthropology]]. |
| − | * Claiming that [[Homo neanderthalensis|Neanderthal]]s were [[Human|modern humans]], "fully human ''Homo sapiens'' just like you and me," which is false given the morphological difference between modern humans and Neanderthals. | + | * '''Not keeping up!''' Claiming that [[Homo neanderthalensis|Neanderthal]]s were [[Human|modern humans]], "fully human ''Homo sapiens'' just like you and me," which is false given the morphological difference between modern humans and Neanderthals. |
| − | *Claiming that evolution by [[natural selection]] is rendered impossible by the [[second law of thermodynamics]].<ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/CF/CF001.html TalkOrigins Claim CF001]</ref> | + | * '''Just not understanding basic [[science]]!''' Claiming that evolution by [[natural selection]] is rendered impossible by the [[second law of thermodynamics]].<ref>[http://www.talkorigins.org/indexcc/CF/CF001.html TalkOrigins Claim CF001]</ref> |
| − | *Claiming that the dinosaur ''Parasaurolophus'' used its distinctive crest as a mixing chamber for breathing fire.<ref>[http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/5180 Was Leviathan a Parasaurolophus?]</ref> | + | *'''Out in left field.''' Claiming that the dinosaur ''Parasaurolophus'' used its distinctive crest as a mixing chamber for breathing fire.<ref>[http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/5180 Was Leviathan a Parasaurolophus?]</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Useful works by Gish (if you have a wobbly table)== |
* ''The Amazing Story of Creation: From Science and the Bible'' | * ''The Amazing Story of Creation: From Science and the Bible'' | ||
* ''Creation: acts, facts, impacts'' | * ''Creation: acts, facts, impacts'' | ||
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Duane Tolbert Gish is a biochemist, but is best known as a creationist who regularly engages in debates on the subject. Once vice-president of the Institute for Creation Research, Gish has written numerous publications on the oxymoron of creation science. He also wants his drivel to be taught in school.
Gish has extensively discussed his belief that chemical evolution fails to address the question of abiogenesis and the origins of life. Gish initially regarded the Earth's age as irrelevant to creationism, but later became convinced of a Young Earth, in line with other ICR members.
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Debating
Gish uses a rapid-fire approach during a debate, presenting arguments and changing topics very quickly, as though he were aware that his statements wouldn't stand close scrutiny. The approach has been dubbed the "Gish Gallop" by Eugenie Scott and criticized for failing to answer objections raised by his opponents.
Massimo Pigliucci, who has debated Gish five times, noted that Gish ignores evidence contrary to his religious beliefs.
Wrong, wrong, wrong!
Gish has made several blunders in his quest to fit reality into his personal opinion.
- Ignoring the evidence! Claiming there are no fossil precursors to the dinosaur Triceratops (despite obvious precursors such as Protoceratops being well-known since the 1920s).[1] Gish has made other similarly incorrect statements about the fossil record, including claims about transitional forms, the fossil record for birds and the status of Archaeopteryx.[2][3]
- Misrepresentation! Claiming that Solly Zuckerman had access to modern knowledge of Australopithecus yet still stated they were not ancestors of Homo sapiens - Zuckerman's original conclusions were based on evidence available before the Lucy fossil was discovered, revolutionising the field of physical anthropology.
- Not keeping up! Claiming that Neanderthals were modern humans, "fully human Homo sapiens just like you and me," which is false given the morphological difference between modern humans and Neanderthals.
- Just not understanding basic science! Claiming that evolution by natural selection is rendered impossible by the second law of thermodynamics.[4]
- Out in left field. Claiming that the dinosaur Parasaurolophus used its distinctive crest as a mixing chamber for breathing fire.[5]
Useful works by Gish (if you have a wobbly table)
- The Amazing Story of Creation: From Science and the Bible
- Creation: acts, facts, impacts
- Creation Scientists Answer Their Critics
- Creationist Research 1964-1988
- Dinosaurs: Those Terrible Lizards
- Dinosaurs by Design
- Evidence against Evolution
- Evolution, the Fossils say No!
- Evolution: the Challenge of the Fossil Record
- Manipulating Life, Where Does it Stop?: Genetic Engineering
- Speculations and Experiments on the Origins of Life
- Teaching Creation Science in Public Schools
- Up with creation!: ICR acts/facts/impacts, 1976-1977
- Evolution: The Fossils Still Say No!
See Also
External links
Footnotes
| Institute for Creation Research—the original creationist organisation: | ||
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| Brian Thomas - Henry M. Morris - Institute for Creation Research - Jason Lisle - Jeffrey Tomkins - Jerry Bergman - John D. Morris - Lawrence Ford - Nathaniel Jeanson - RATE - Your Origins Matter | ||