Author Archives: Scott Buchanan

About Scott Buchanan

Ph D chemical engineer, interested in intersection of science with my evangelical Christian faith. This intersection includes creation(ism) and miracles. I also write on random topics of interest, such as economics, theology, folding scooters, and composting toilets, at www.letterstocreationistists.wordpress.com . Background: B.A. in Near Eastern Studies, a year at seminary and a year working as a plumber and a lab technician. Then a B.S.E. and a Ph.D. in chemical engineering. Since then, conducted research in an industrial laboratory. Published a number of papers on heterogeneous catalysis, and an inventor on over 100 U.S. patents in diverse technical areas. Now retired and repurposed as a grandparent.

The Dallas Willard Revolution in Christian Spirituality Part 1: Framing the Problem of How to Live

Posted on January 5, 2024 by Scott Buchanan

Abstract Dallas Willard was professor of philosophy at USC and an influential Christian teacher. His ground-up reexamination of the teachings of Jesus led him to an understanding of living which has proven helpful to many people, including me. He identified … Continue reading →

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Physical Evidence Shows No Global Flood of Noah. Does It Matter?

Posted on October 22, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

Summary Tens of thousands of annual layers of sediments in lake bottoms, and hundreds of thousands of annual layers of summer/winter snow pack in glaciers have been analyzed. If a year-long global flood had occurred, there would be clear disturbance … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Just the Sun’s Rays: GoSun Sport-E Solar Oven Review

Posted on August 19, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

Sections to Follow: The Case for Solar Cooking; Types of Solar Cookers; Cooking with Solar Ovens; Review of Purchased GoSun Sport-E Solar Oven; Why This Article on This Blog The Case for Solar Cooking Although domestic cooking in developed countries … Continue reading →

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Douglas Gresham: Stepson of C. S. Lewis, and Much More

Posted on August 11, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

Nearly sixty years after his death (the same day in 1963 that JFK was killed), the writings of C. S. Lewis are still readable and impactful. Enough of the shape of the modern/post-modern world had emerged at least in Europe … Continue reading →

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Canadian Wildfires Will Likely Burn All Summer; Ways to Filter the Air in Your Home

Posted on June 30, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

As I write this, the U.S. Atlantic coast is again impacted by smoke drifting down from the wildfires in Quebec and western provinces of Canada. Several sources I checked indicated that it is unrealistic to expect human effort to extinguish … Continue reading →

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The Museum of the Bible (Washington, DC) on Creation and Evolution

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

I recently visited the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. It is large, and I did not get to tour all of the exhibits.  There are many well-done, informative exhibits on topics such as archaeology of the Holy Land … Continue reading →

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Potent Portfolio Diversifier: Managed Futures Funds Went Up When Both Stocks and Bonds Went Down

Posted on February 15, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

This post is to share some observations that may be helpful to readers who, like me, depend to some degree on their investments and who were rudely surprised by the simultaneous steep decline in both bonds and stocks in the … Continue reading →

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“Five Talents” Microfinance NGO Helps the Poorest of the Poor to Start Their Own Businesses

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

It is a pleasure to be able to report on a successful microfinance outfit that helps the poorest of the poor. I heard a talk recently from Dale Stanton-Hoyle, CEO of the Five Talents organization. (He is as nice in person as he … Continue reading →

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Modern Physics and the Human Person (Arnold Sikkema, ASA 2022)

Posted on January 16, 2023 by Scott Buchanan

I was not able to attend the American Scientific Affiliation 2022 meeting in person, but I signed up for access to the talks on line. Here I will summarize a talk by Arnold Sikkema, titled “Modern Physics and the Human … Continue reading →

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The “Wave Razor” May Explain Why Some Unconformities in Rock Layers Are So Flat

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Scott Buchanan

Summary In many exposures of sedimentary rock layers there is a significant gap in age (“unconformity”) between two adjacent layers. This indicates that after the lower layer had been deposited and turned into solid rock, it was raised above water … Continue reading →

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