In January 95 of this column, I reviewed the grand opening of the new evolution exhibit, "DNA to Dinosaurs," at the Chicago Field Museum of Natural History. I pointed out many inaccuracies in the exhibits, even bad evolution. Yet the brainwashing effect was tragically effective.

“Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations” (I Peter 1:6).

“But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name” (John 1:12).

Evolution and creation, as ideas about origins, deal with the unobserved past. They agree fully on observational science, it's just the ideas about history that differ. But philosophers tell us that ideas have consequences, and sure enough, men's ideas about their origin affect their view of the present.

“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men” (I Timothy 2:1).