100 Years Since the Scopes Trial: Remembering a Cultural Clash
July 2025 marks the 100-year anniversary of the infamous Scopes “Monkey” Trial—one of the most pivotal and public legal showdowns over the role of biblical creation versus evolutionary theory in American public education. Held in the sweltering summer of 1925 in Dayton, Tennessee, this trial wasn’t just about a biology teacher and a banned textbook. It was about worldviews—two fundamentally different accounts of origins and authority—and that cultural clash is still echoing today. The Trial That Shaped the Debate John T. Scopes, a young high school teacher, was charged with
Grand Canyon North Rim Dragon Bravo Fire
We at Canyon Ministries are deeply saddened by the devastation caused by the Dragon Bravo Fire, which ignited on July 4, 2025, and has since consumed over 8,500 acres on the North Rim. The wildfire destroyed the beloved historic Grand Canyon Lodge, along with approximately 70–80 other structures, including park staff housing and visitor facilities. As flames surged, fueled by dry conditions and sudden high winds, the fire shifted and spread quickly, leading to the tragic loss of this architectural and cultural treasure. We hold close in prayer everyone impacted
Mount St. Helens Tour with Answers in Genesis
Nate Loper - July 1, 2025 Mount St. Helens and the Message in the Mountain: 45 Years Later It’s been 45 years since the landscape of the Pacific Northwest was forever changed by one of the most significant geological events in modern history. On May 18, 1980, Mount St. Helens erupted with explosive force, sending a massive plume of ash skyward, leveling 230 square miles of forest, and carving out an entirely new terrain in just hours. For those of us involved in biblical creation ministry, Mount St. Helens continues
