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| − | '''Jonathan Sarfati''', Ph.D. is a [[ | + | '''Jonathan Sarfati''', Ph.D. is a [[creation scientist]], author, and master [[chess]] player from [[New Zealand]] and [[Australia]]. He is affiliated with [[Creation Ministries International]] (formerly ''[[Answers in Genesis]]'') in [[Brisbane]], [[Australia]]. |
| − | He has authored a paper in the top-of-the line journal Nature<ref>Mawdsley, A., et. al., [http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v328/n6127/pdf/328233a0.pdf Thermoelectric power and electron–phonon enhancement in YBa<sub>2</sub>Cu<sub>3</sub>O<sub>7–δ], ''Nature''328, 233-234 (16 July 1987). | + | He has authored a paper in the top-of-the-line journal Nature<ref>Mawdsley, A., et. al., [http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v328/n6127/pdf/328233a0.pdf Thermoelectric power and electron–phonon enhancement in YBa<sub>2</sub>Cu<sub>3</sub>O<sub>7–δ</sub>], ''Nature''328, 233-234 (16 July 1987).</ref> and drew a chess game against world [[champion]] [[Boris Spassky]] and was for a time the chess champion of [[New Zealand]].<ref>[https://creation.com/dr-jonathan-d-sarfati Jonathan Sarfati - bio]</ref><ref>[http://www.poisonpawn.co.nz/titles.htm NZ Chess] web-site</ref> |
Sarfati has used his intelligence and extensive knowledge of science to demonstrate the many holes in the [[theory of evolution]] such as the impossibility of life arising from non-life. | Sarfati has used his intelligence and extensive knowledge of science to demonstrate the many holes in the [[theory of evolution]] such as the impossibility of life arising from non-life. | ||
| − | Sarfati is a [[Messianic Judaism|Hebrew Christian]], that is, a [[Jew]] who accepts [[Jesus]] as his Lord and Savior. He has repeatedly and powerfully attacked liberalism | + | Sarfati is a [[Messianic Judaism|Hebrew Christian]], that is, a [[Jew]] who accepts [[Jesus]] as his Lord and Savior. He has repeatedly and powerfully attacked liberalism and liberal activist judges, as well as defended Biblical morality against liberal causes like [[abortion]] and [[gay marriage|homosexual "marriage"]].<ref>Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/3628/ Abortion — The answer’s in Genesis] (Creation Ministries International), May 1998.</ref><ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/Home/Area/feedback/2005/0415.asp</ref><ref>Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2158/ Response to ‘gay marriage’ article objections; CMI shows questioner that Christian faith is logical] (Creation Ministries International), 6th February 2004.</ref> |
| − | <ref>Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/3628/ Abortion — The answer’s in Genesis] (Creation | ||
| − | <ref>http://www.answersingenesis.org/Home/Area/feedback/2005/0415.asp</ref> | ||
| − | <ref>Sarfati, Jonathan, [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/2158/ Response to ‘gay marriage’ article objections; CMI shows questioner that Christian faith is logical] (Creation Ministries International), 6th February 2004.</ref> | ||
| − | + | == Public science == | |
| + | Sarfati is a prolific popularizer of [[creation science]], having written numerous books and articles which explain complex scientific concepts to lay audiences. A select bibliography includes: | ||
| + | * ''[[The Revised & Expanded Answers Book]]'' with [[Carl Wieland]] and [[Ken Ham]] | ||
| + | * ''[[Refuting Evolution]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Refuting Evolution 2]]'' | ||
| + | * ''By Design: Evidence for nature's Intelligent Designer—the God of the Bible'' | ||
| + | * ''Refuting Compromise: A Biblical and Scientific Refutation of Progressive Creationism, As Popularized by Astronomer Hugh Ross'' | ||
| + | * ''The Greatest Hoax on Earth? Refuting Dawkins on Evolution'' | ||
| − | + | == Sarfati and Chess == | |
| − | + | Sarfati's current [[FIDE]] rating is a 2244. His highest achieved rating is 2305,<ref>http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessplayer?pid=39623</ref> 500 points less than [[Veselin Topalov]]. | |
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| − | == Sarfati | + | == Sarfati on Wikipedia == |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Safarti3.jpg|right|100px]] |
| − | In 2006, evolutionist administrators at [[ | + | In 2006, evolutionist administrators at [[Wikipedia®]] attempted to turn the Wikipedia page about Sarfati into an attack piece. This went so far as to go to Wikipedia's Arbitration Committee.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Requests_for_arbitration/Agapetos_angel Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Agapetos angel]</ref> |
| + | After the evolutionists were not allowed to have their way, they twice tried to get the article deleted.<ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Jonathan_Sarfati Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jonathan Sarfati]</ref><ref>[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Articles_for_deletion/Jonathan_Sarfati%282%29 Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jonathan Sarfati(2)]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} | ||
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| + | == External links == | ||
| + | * [https://creation.com/dr-jonathan-sarfati Jonathan Sarfati] (biography at [[Creation Ministries International]]) | ||
| + | * [http://nwcreation.net/videos/Designed_for_Life.html Designed for Life] On-line video recorded at the Seattle Creation Conference, August 2007. | ||
| + | * [http://nwcreation.net/videos/Refuting_Compromise.html Refuting Compromise] On-line video recorded at the Seattle Creation Conference, August 2007. | ||
| + | * [http://www.creationontheweb.com/content/view/3547 Biography and lists of papers, books and articles] | ||
| + | * [http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessplayer?pid=39623 Chess games] | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:01, May 13, 2020
Jonathan Sarfati, Ph.D. is a creation scientist, author, and master chess player from New Zealand and Australia. He is affiliated with Creation Ministries International (formerly Answers in Genesis) in Brisbane, Australia. He has authored a paper in the top-of-the-line journal Nature[1] and drew a chess game against world champion Boris Spassky and was for a time the chess champion of New Zealand.[2][3] Sarfati has used his intelligence and extensive knowledge of science to demonstrate the many holes in the theory of evolution such as the impossibility of life arising from non-life.
Sarfati is a Hebrew Christian, that is, a Jew who accepts Jesus as his Lord and Savior. He has repeatedly and powerfully attacked liberalism and liberal activist judges, as well as defended Biblical morality against liberal causes like abortion and homosexual "marriage".[4][5][6]
Public science
Sarfati is a prolific popularizer of creation science, having written numerous books and articles which explain complex scientific concepts to lay audiences. A select bibliography includes:
- The Revised & Expanded Answers Book with Carl Wieland and Ken Ham
- Refuting Evolution
- Refuting Evolution 2
- By Design: Evidence for nature's Intelligent Designer—the God of the Bible
- Refuting Compromise: A Biblical and Scientific Refutation of Progressive Creationism, As Popularized by Astronomer Hugh Ross
- The Greatest Hoax on Earth? Refuting Dawkins on Evolution
Sarfati and Chess
Sarfati's current FIDE rating is a 2244. His highest achieved rating is 2305,[7] 500 points less than Veselin Topalov.
Sarfati on Wikipedia
In 2006, evolutionist administrators at Wikipedia® attempted to turn the Wikipedia page about Sarfati into an attack piece. This went so far as to go to Wikipedia's Arbitration Committee.[8] After the evolutionists were not allowed to have their way, they twice tried to get the article deleted.[9][10]
References
- ↑ Mawdsley, A., et. al., Thermoelectric power and electron–phonon enhancement in YBa2Cu3O7–δ, Nature328, 233-234 (16 July 1987).
- ↑ Jonathan Sarfati - bio
- ↑ NZ Chess web-site
- ↑ Sarfati, Jonathan, Abortion — The answer’s in Genesis (Creation Ministries International), May 1998.
- ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/Home/Area/feedback/2005/0415.asp
- ↑ Sarfati, Jonathan, Response to ‘gay marriage’ article objections; CMI shows questioner that Christian faith is logical (Creation Ministries International), 6th February 2004.
- ↑ http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessplayer?pid=39623
- ↑ Wikipedia:Requests for arbitration/Agapetos angel
- ↑ Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jonathan Sarfati
- ↑ Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/Jonathan Sarfati(2)
External links
- Jonathan Sarfati (biography at Creation Ministries International)
- Designed for Life On-line video recorded at the Seattle Creation Conference, August 2007.
- Refuting Compromise On-line video recorded at the Seattle Creation Conference, August 2007.
- Biography and lists of papers, books and articles
- Chess games