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In 1961, Morris and Dr. [[John C. Whitcomb]] of [[Grace University|Grace College]] published ''[[The Genesis Flood]]'', arguably the most influential book of the modern [[creation science]] movement which gives strong scientific evidence for a young earth and for a real, global flood.<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/><ref name="Linder"/> Even [[Stephen Jay Gould]], who strongly opposed biblical creation, called the book "the founding document of the creationist movement."<ref name="ICR"/>

In 1961, Morris and Dr. [[John C. Whitcomb]] of [[Grace University|Grace College]] published ''[[The Genesis Flood]]'', arguably the most influential book of the modern [[creation science]] movement which gives strong scientific evidence for a young earth and for a real, global flood.<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/><ref name="Linder"/> Even [[Stephen Jay Gould]], who strongly opposed biblical creation, called the book "the founding document of the creationist movement."<ref name="ICR"/>

In 1963, Morris, [[Duane Gish]], and eight other biblical creationists founded the Creation Research Society.<ref name="ICR"/> In 1970, after resigning from his position at Virginia Polytechnic, Morris co-founded [[Christian Heritage College]], and along with it the [[Institute for Creation Research]] (ICR), with prominent pastor and writer [[Tim LaHaye]] in [[San Diego]].<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/><ref name="LooyAiG"/> Morris would serve as the president of ICR from its foundation until January 1996, and he continued to serve as president emeritus until his death.<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/> ICR was given approval from the state of [[California]] in 1981 to grant masters degrees in science education, and the same year it became autonomous of Christian Heritage College.<ref name="ICR"/>

In 1963, Morris, [[Duane Gish]], and eight other biblical creationists founded the Creation Research Society,<ref name="ICR"/> of which Morris served as president from 1967 to 1973.<ref name="HallOfFame"/> In 1970, after resigning from his position at Virginia Polytechnic, Morris co-founded [[Christian Heritage College]], and along with it the [[Institute for Creation Research]] (ICR), with prominent pastor and writer [[Tim LaHaye]] in [[San Diego]].<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/><ref name="LooyAiG"/> Morris would serve as the president of ICR from its foundation until January 1996, and he continued to serve as president emeritus until his death.<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/> In addition, Morris served as president of Christian Heritage College from 1978 to 1980.<ref name="HallOfFame"/> ICR was given approval from the state of [[California]] in 1981 to grant masters degrees in science education, and the same year it became autonomous of Christian Heritage College.<ref name="ICR"/>

During his career, Morris wrote over sixty books, the majority of them on creation, evolution, and Christian apologetics.<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/> He participated in over 100 debates against evolutionists.<ref name="ICR"/>

During his career, Morris wrote over sixty books, the majority of them on creation, evolution, and Christian apologetics.<ref name="WaPo"/><ref name="ICR"/> He participated in over 100 debates against evolutionists.<ref name="ICR"/>