Father of Modern Creationism Dies

It was a bloody war. The Kingdom had suffered many casualties and was in full retreat. Where once stood godly Christian men, none could be found. Many were remaining silent as intimidation overcame them. Evolution had seemingly become the invincible Goliath of the modern era.

Who would dare to confront the scientific world dominated by “reason”? Believing the Bible could only be seen as foolishness and unscientific. Dr. Henry Morris decided to load his little Red Rider BB gun and co-authored a book with Dr. John Whitcomb, The Genesis Flood.

In 1961, a shot was fired that would literally be heard around the world. A book that seemed silly to the scientific community would start a grassroots movement that would encourage men to stand firm on the Word of God. This book would become, as Stephen J. Gould recognized, “the founding document of the creationists movement.”1

Henry Morris recognized as so many did, that if Genesis was not historical, then Jesus’ life was a complete waste if time. If there is no creation/fall/sin/death, then there is no resurrection/life/redemption/atonement.

The father of the creationist movement went to be with Christ Feb 25 at the age of 87. Ken Ham of Answers In Genesis likens this man to be as great as “Luther, Wesley, Whitefield, Spurgeon and others.” I agree.

The Creation/Gospel message does something that many other ministries overlook. It intuitively brings people to start with God’s Word. It makes claims upon men’s lives while giving assurance that the Christian, Biblical worldview is consistent with the world around us.

As a result of Morris’ work, there are literally hundreds of creationist ministries around the world. The gates of Hades as Jesus said, shall NEVER overcome the Kingdom of God. During an era of such great apostasy, God has been faithful to call men forth to lead the charge against the kingdoms of darkness. As James (speaking by the Spirit) said, “resist the Devil and he will flee.”

I personally have several of his books and a whole shelf full of creationist writings. A man who remained faithful to God’s calling has blessed me. I have never met Dr. Morris. I simply give thanks to God for providing men such as him.