The series of hominid skulls presented to us posed a serious problem for me due to my very conservative protestant upbringing, and until Kurt's talk I was unable to resolve my dilemma. Kurt's message was very simple: He believed utterly in Creationism but couldn't prove it. I respected that, but it did nothing to relieve my anxiety. About halfway through his talk he mentioned one thing in passing that has literally changed my life...Salvation does not depend on a belief in Creationism.
As a scientist, I believe that Natural Selection is the best theory we have to date. As a Christian, I know that God created everything, but how He accomplished this is irrelevant to my faith and Salvation.
Kurt, if you are reading this, I will always be grateful to you for helping a very unsettled undergrad reconcile her science and her faith. Your message made it possible for me to continue with my studies. Thank you!
Mathematics was still considered a "science", last I heard. Ever take a math course? The dialectic here is between evolution and mathematics; they're basically incompatible.