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| − | '''Henry Morris''' 1918 to February 26, 2006. | + | '''Henry Madison Morris''' (October 6, 1918 to February 26, 2006) was a prominent [[young earth creationist]] and [[Christian apologetics|Christian apologist]]. He served as President and founder of [[ICR]] from 1970 until 1995, and served as President emeritus until his death. Dr. Morris was the intellectual father of the modern [[creation science]] movement, and he also first coined the term "creation science".<ref>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/28/AR2006022801716.html</ref> A strong proponent of [[YEC|Young Earth Creationism]], Morris believed the creation account of the Bible was literally true and scientific inquiry would support his assertions. He was a scientist himself, having graduated from Rice University in 1939 and that earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering from the University of Minnesota. He was an author of many books against [[evolution]] and supporting creationism. |
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| + | Morris was born in [[Dallas]], [[Texas]] on October 6, 1918.<ref name="ICR">Dao, Christine (2009). [http://www.icr.org/article/science-man-god-henry-m-morris/ Man of Science, Man of God: Henry M. Morris]. ''ICR.org'' (taken from ''Acts & Facts. 38 (2): 20''). Retrieved October 13, 2016.</ref><ref name="NYT">Rudoren, Jodi (March 4, 2016). [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/04/us/henry-m-morris-87-a-theorist-of-creationism-dies.html?_r=0 Henry M. Morris, 87, a Theorist of Creationism, Dies]. ''The New York Times''. Retrieved October 13, 2016.</ref> He graduated from Rice University in 1939 with a B.S.C.E. "with distinction".<ref name="ICR"/><ref name="NYT"/><ref>[http://creationsciencehalloffame.org/inductees/deceased/henry-m-morris/ Henry M. Morris]. ''Creation Science Hall of Fame''. Retrieved October 13, 2016.</ref> | ||
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[[Ken Ham]], President of [[Answers in Genesis]] said, <blockquote>"All of us in the modern creationism movement today would say we stand on his shoulders."</blockquote> | [[Ken Ham]], President of [[Answers in Genesis]] said, <blockquote>"All of us in the modern creationism movement today would say we stand on his shoulders."</blockquote> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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[[Category:Young Earth Creationists]] | [[Category:Young Earth Creationists]] | ||
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Revision as of 22:55, October 13, 2016
Henry Madison Morris (October 6, 1918 to February 26, 2006) was a prominent young earth creationist and Christian apologist. He served as President and founder of ICR from 1970 until 1995, and served as President emeritus until his death. Dr. Morris was the intellectual father of the modern creation science movement, and he also first coined the term "creation science".[1] A strong proponent of Young Earth Creationism, Morris believed the creation account of the Bible was literally true and scientific inquiry would support his assertions. He was a scientist himself, having graduated from Rice University in 1939 and that earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering from the University of Minnesota. He was an author of many books against evolution and supporting creationism.
Early life and education
Morris was born in Dallas, Texas on October 6, 1918.[2][3] He graduated from Rice University in 1939 with a B.S.C.E. "with distinction".[2][3][4]
Legacy
Ken Ham, President of Answers in Genesis said,
"All of us in the modern creationism movement today would say we stand on his shoulders."
References
- ↑ http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/28/AR2006022801716.html
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dao, Christine (2009). Man of Science, Man of God: Henry M. Morris. ICR.org (taken from Acts & Facts. 38 (2): 20). Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rudoren, Jodi (March 4, 2016). Henry M. Morris, 87, a Theorist of Creationism, Dies. The New York Times. Retrieved October 13, 2016.
- ↑ Henry M. Morris. Creation Science Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 13, 2016.