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| ==Critiques of Stoner's apologetics== | ==Critiques of Stoner's apologetics== | ||
| Professor Stoner's work ''Science Speaks'' was reviewed by the ] members and by the Executive Council of the same group, and was found, in general, to be dependable, accurate, and convincing in regard to the scientific material and the probability material presented in regards to prophecy. In addition, Christian apologetist ] defended Professor Stoner's work in |
Professor Stoner's work ''Science Speaks'' was reviewed by the ] members and by the Executive Council of the same group, and was found, in general, to be dependable, accurate, and convincing in regard to the scientific material and the probability material presented in regards to prophecy. In addition, Christian apologetist ] defended Professor Stoner's work in respect to its examination of Bible prophecy against the criticism of one of its critics. | ||
| According to his grandson, Don W. Stoner, material for Professor Stoner's chapter on Biblical prophecies (chapter 2 of ''Science Speaks'') was drawn from a book in Peter Stoner's library titled ''Fulfilled Prophecies that Prove the Bible'' by George T. B. Davis, The Million Testaments Campaign, 1505 Race Street, Philadelphia, Penna., C 1931. | According to his grandson, Don W. Stoner, material for Professor Stoner's chapter on Biblical prophecies (chapter 2 of ''Science Speaks'') was drawn from a book in Peter Stoner's library titled ''Fulfilled Prophecies that Prove the Bible'' by George T. B. Davis, The Million Testaments Campaign, 1505 Race Street, Philadelphia, Penna., C 1931. | ||
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Peter Stoner was Chairman of the Departments of Mathematics and Astronomy at Pasadena City College until 1953; Chairman of the science division, Westmont College, 1953-57; Professor Emeritus of Science, Westmont College; Professor Emeritus of Mathematics and Astronomy, Pasadena City College.
Stoner is probably best known for his work Science Speaks that disccusses, among other things, Bible prophecies vis a vis probability estimates and calculations. The work is often cited in the field of Christian apologetics in regards to Bible prophecy. Professor Stoner's work became widely known when it was mentioned by Josh McDowell in his works Evidence that Demands a Verdict and its subsequent revision New Evidence that Demands a Verdict.
American Scientific Affiliation
Peter Stoner was a co-founder of the American Scientific Affiliation, a Christian organization which describes itself as "a fellowship of men and women in science and disciplines that relate to science who share a common fidelity to the Word of God and a commitment to integrity in the practice of science." While the ASA includes members with a diverse range of attitudes towards science (theistic evolutionists, Intelligent Design advocates, Old-Earth creationists and Young-Earth creationists), Stoner himself was an old earth creationist.
Critiques of Stoner's apologetics
Professor Stoner's work Science Speaks was reviewed by the American Scientific Affiliation members and by the Executive Council of the same group, and was found, in general, to be dependable, accurate, and convincing in regard to the scientific material and the probability material presented in regards to prophecy. In addition, Christian apologetist JP Holding defended Professor Stoner's work in respect to its examination of Bible prophecy against the criticism of one of its critics.
According to his grandson, Don W. Stoner, material for Professor Stoner's chapter on Biblical prophecies (chapter 2 of Science Speaks) was drawn from a book in Peter Stoner's library titled Fulfilled Prophecies that Prove the Bible by George T. B. Davis, The Million Testaments Campaign, 1505 Race Street, Philadelphia, Penna., C 1931.