Duane T. Gish

Much of the debate between Darwinists and creationists hinges on whether either can claim to be "scientific." Generally, a scientific theory should (1) appeal to forces that can be observed and subjected to experimental studies, (2) make "predictions," and (3) not involve violations of the laws of nature. Creationists admit that their own theory does not always meet these criteria; but, then, neither does the theory of natural selection.

Duane T. Gish holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry from the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of numerous peer—reviewed articles on biochemistry and has served as a fellow of the National Institute of Health. He is associate director of the Institute for Creation Research in El Cajon, California.

In this selection Gish makes the case that the theory of evolution is just as "unscientific...