Why Doesn the Bible Mention Prehistoric Creatures?
Brett Palmer, © 2009 If you have a child, or if ever you were one yourself, then you understand the great appeal of dinosaurs, especially to the young. I remember being fascinated by a neighbor’s collection of plastic dinosaur models as a kid. I used to go over to his house to see them. Being only four at the time, he wouldn’t let me touch them. But I recall standing, staring at them, a buzz of electricity humming through my arms urging me to reach out and take one down from his bookshelf. I never did. I was a respectful little kid. My own son has the same fascination. In his generation, there are dinosaurs for every age. He has one that can turn from a Triceratops into a rocket-firing robot! And visits to the museum are never complete without at least three trips through the exhibit of these prehistoric beasts. Dinosaurs overwhelm popular culture. They are the subject of summer movie blockbusters. Dinosaur likenesses are found when we purchase fuel for our cars. They adorn t-shirts an
