Geologist loses 'creationism' challenge

Article Abstract:

University of Melbourne geologist Ian Plimer has seen a judge dismiss the main element of his case against fundamentalist church elder Allen Roberts, who claims that he has discovered scientific evidence for the existence of Noah's Ark. The judge rejected Plimer's argument that Roberts had acted in trade or commerce and was therefore guilty of misleading his financial backers. The case is likely to fuel the bitter dispute between scientists and Christian fundamentalists regarding biological evolution as against the literal truth of the story of creation as told in the Bible.

Public opinion, Evolution (Biology), Evolution

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'Ark evidence' challenged by Sydney court

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Antiquities found in an archaeological site in Turkey believed as Noah's Ark relic was disputed by a University of Melbourne geologist Ian Plimer at a court hearing on the 'Noah's Ark/Creationism Trial' in Sydney, Australia. Plimer said that his study on the site was refused by geophysicist Salih Bayraktutan at the same time admitting his ulterior financial interest on the project. David Fasold, a former supporter of the Ark evidence expedition claims that he was led to believe that 'creation scientist' John Baumgardner was a geophysicist who could authenticate the relic.

Testimony, Turkish antiquities

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Creationism 'Ark' trial opens in Australia

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University of Melbourne head of Earth sciences Ian Plimer has taken creationist Allen Roberts to court because Plimer believes Roberts is misleading the public over his promotion of a location for Noah's Ark. Roberts claims to have discovered significant evidence that the remains of Noah's Ark are located near Mount Ararat in Turkey. Plimer, who has also visited the site, says there is no indication anything unusual has ever occurred in the area. His lawsuit is one of several disputes between scientists and creationists in Australia.

Discovery and exploration

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