The Galapagos Islands, off the coast of Ecuador, are where Charles Darwin received the inspiration for the theory of evolution. In observing the islands' ecosystem and how its bird and reptile inhabitants compared to similar South American cousins, Darwin assembled what has become the driving philosophy of science.

In May 2003, Dr. Ray and Sue Bohlin visited the Galapagos Islands with a different perspective, focusing on intelligent design and the natural limits to biological change. Here is their report.

1 - Why Visit the Galapagos Islands?
2 - Thursday PM: Bartolome
3 - Friday AM: Punta Espinosa
4 - Friday PM: Tagus Cove
5 - Saturday AM: Punta Moreno
6 - Saturday PM: Urbina Bay
7 - Sunday AM: Darwin Research Station
8 - Sunday PM: Santa Cruz Highlands
9 - Monday AM: Beach Visit
10 - Galapagos Wrap Up: ICR Lecture, What It All Means

These online photos and text are only 1/3 of what is available on the full PictureStory CD. The CD features almost 300 photos with accompanying text addressing the Galapagos landforms, animals, and plants from a Christian worldview. A number of short videos are also on the CD. It is particularly good for home-schooling families and students of all ages. Order the CD ($20.00) here.

About the Authors

Raymond G. Bohlin is president of Probe Ministries. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois (B.S., zoology), North Texas State University (M.S., population genetics), and the University of Texas at Dallas (M.S., Ph.D., molecular biology). He is the co-author of the book The Natural Limits to Biological Change, served as general editor of Creation, Evolution and Modern Science, co-author of Basic Questions on Genetics, Stem Cell Research and Cloning (The BioBasics Series), and has published numerous journal articles. Dr. Bohlin was named a 1997-98 and 2000 Research Fellow of the Discovery Institute's Center for the Renewal of Science and Culture. 

Sue Bohlin is an associate speaker with Probe Ministries. She attended the University of Illinois, and has been a Bible teacher and conference speaker for over 25 years. She serves as a Mentoring Mom for MOPS (Mothers of Pre-Schoolers), and on the board of Living Hope Ministries, a Christ-centered outreach to those dealing with unwanted homosexuality. She is also a professional calligrapher and the webservant for Probe Ministries; but most importantly, she is the wife of Dr. Ray Bohlin and the mother of their two grown sons.

What is Probe?

Probe Ministries is a non-profit ministry whose mission is to assist the church in renewing the minds of believers with a Christian worldview and to equip the church to engage the world for Christ. Probe fulfills this mission through our Mind Games conferences for youth and adults, our 3-minute daily radio program, and our extensive Web site at www.probe.org.

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