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THE BATTALION FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1978 Page 3 Board in Iv er Rep. ‘ig of (lie 5er’s Bad not count rd by Gov. n. Olson resigna- ■ben the gislative Battalion photo by Beth Breuker lexas A&M University biologists Bert Thompson says he believes ad because of science — not in spite of it. lew U.S. embassy indered by red tape I Prosiv Itinfwirt ti 1 .. 1.. . 1„ . . .1-, ; 1 .. .. \ 4 — * ible itlycame s records sociatkm ible anti- dilk,y readairi ilk about leirml r a lower icipated lity that mentof ]uest an rds. a fire Notre sts say floors, •nding ;aid an I that have ’’and /ever it the tally. United Press International TfOSCOVV — When the Ameri [sand the Russians first sat clown talk about building a new U.S fussy in Moscow, John Kennedy in the White House, Nikita ruschev was in the Kremlin and lee was selling for 10 cents a cup. Aennedy, Khruschev and cheap |B( t are gone, and after 16 years of about a new embassy, the only fg both sides have to show for it huge hole in the ground about [ly to fill up with snow Sven if the final contract can he ked up this month, it will still be Ing before work can get under By then, the chronically small of construction labor will he her drained as the Soviets work mplete buildings for the 1980 fmpics. Since 1952, the American em- Issy has been housed in a Imped, 10-story yellow-stucco Ilding built in the late 1940s as a Sfviet apartment house. ■"he top floors were gutted last ear by fire, aggravating already rowded conditions. |An embassy employees union re- "enlly complained that parts of the •Ilding remain a firetrap. And one jf the two main elevators leaks men it rains. But building a new embassy in Iseow is not simply a matter of iking bids from contractors, select- lone and breaking ground. It’s a full-blown diplomatic event. Actually, the two sides are ifeotiating the building of two ein- lassies simultaneously — the U.S. embassy in Moscow and a new $o\ let embassy in Washington. In a typical diplomatic maneuver, kh sides have agreed that each pst start work at the same time id neither is to move in until both mildings are finished. jSince work on the Soviet embassy n Washington will he done by r itnerican workers and a U.S. con duction company, that clause is particularly i mporfan t. llSoviet construction projects are |jtoiiously slow by American [standards and there was the fear pat the Soviet embassy would rise [ofernight on the Washington sky line while the Moscow project might drag on for months. The clause also eliminates the chance of a work slowdown by' one side for purely political reasons. The major hangup in getting under way in Moscow is completing the final language in a construction contract and negotiating the price. "It has to be a marriage between both sides to get this thing built, said Gene Ballard, project director for the Moscow embassy. The biggest obstacle is the fun damental differences in the two economic systems, with the Ameri can side running into the worst complications. In Washington, the Soviet side had only to deal with a private con tractor — “a snap, said Ballard. But in Moscow, since everything is owned and run by' the state, the Americans found themselves deal ing not with a private company eager to start work but rather a gov ernment — with all the bureaucratic red tape that entails. Americans devour news about autos United Press International NEW YORK — Americans have a love affair going with their cars. Not only do they' like to drive them, they spend a lot of time reading about them. The Automotive Information Council say s there are about 140 publications designed to appeal to just about everyone who makes, services or drives a car. The most widely read magazines are those for the average car driver, the council says. Many non-automotive publica tions also feature extensive automo tive coverage and thousands of newspapers carry auto columns. Publishers say' auto enthusiasts span the spectrum of auto consum ers, seeking information on topics such as car maintenance, fuel economy, safety features, new ac cessories or just how to get more for their car dollar. pew ..Kin' . .Liz 1 '' 1 ndy Wl )avid^ Jamie ^ . .Steve' >bie P®* 1 logers- pen# 1 lie Sen oyle* 1 3Ug :dCm» HANMUMOAlCS APARTMENTS O' Cy “ALL UTILITIES INCLUDED” Furnished & Unfurnished Efficiency, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Apartments No Escalation Clause or Fuel Adjustment Charge Professional Maintenance Staff (24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE) Two Beautiful Swimming Pools Tennis Courts Party/Meeting Room with Sundeck Health Spas, including Saunas for Men & Women Three Laundry Rooms On Shuttiebus Route Rental office open Monday through Friday 9-5 Saturday 10-5 Sunday 2-5 693-1110 1 501 Hwy. 30 693-1011 Creation versus evolution Study strengthens belief What does CHRISTMAS mean? to a lonely man ... a meal. By Brenda Novotny Special to the Battalion Take one test tube, add one biologist, a B.S. in biology, a mas ters and doctorate in food microbi ology, a Christian background and a love for God. Heat over low flame. What do you get? A true creationist! Dr. Bert Thompson, 29, a biologist at Texas A&M University, lives and breathes the laws of sci ence every day in his job and yet still believes more in creation than evolution. Thompson teaches in the Public Health Department of the College of Veterinary Medicine. “I believe in God because of my science - not in spite of it, ’ Thompson said in an interview. “A scientist once said that evolu tion is atheism and I couldn’t agree more,” he said. "It is impossible to find God in evolution,” he said. Thompson was never taught evolution in high school. "I never thought there was any other choice, he said. Some sixth and seventh grade students at the A&M Church of Christ where Thompson is a member came to him with the prob lem of creation versus evolution. So he began researching for informa tion on the subject. Thompson came to Texas A&M in 1971 to work on his master’s degree after receiving his B.S. from Abilene Christian College. He re ceived his master’s in 1972 and his Ph.D. in 1975 from Texas A&M. Thompson has published numer ous articles, pamphlets and hooks since he began helping the students at his church. In 1976, Thompson edited two volumes of “Science and Nature: Two Votes for God. " These volumes were published to help the students at church and anyone else who was having the same problem, he said. “All I want people to do is to look at the alternatives,” he said. Given clear explanation of both evolution and creation, most people would choose Creation, he said. “In my opinion, I can harmonize creation and link it to biology, he said. Theistic evolutionists say that God created matter and evolution took over from there. They believe that God will step in and take care of all the gaps in the fossil records, Thompson said. But that’s not what the Bible says, he said with a smile. “If you don’t believe the first 11 chapters of Genesis that deal with creation, then what makes you think you can believe the rest of the Bible?” he asked. “Evolutionists say that man evolved from non-living matter, but Jesus Christ says that God created the male and female. He ought to know - He was there, Thompson said. “I will never believe a doctrine that makes a liar out of my Lord and Savior,” he said. “Evolution makes a liar out of the man who died for sin ners,” he said. < “Yes, you’ve got the picture straight,” he said. “I believe in God, and I teach science in school ... it s my living. I can see the fullness of God in everything I do. I believe in God because of my science - not in spite of it. He reached into his desk drawer and pulled out some pamphlets. “I believe so strongly in creation that I teach Christian Apologetics and Christian Evidences in the School of Evangelism which is conducted by the A&M Church of Christ, he said. “I love the Lord and I believe in the Christian doctrine, he said. ttlke SHIRTS Woodstone Center 907 Harvey Rd. (Hwy. 30) 693-9308 'We Sell Shirts' Open 9-9 'Ik<o>p END-OF-SEMESTER i ■ All Gals Fashion Pants $ 1695 (including jeans and corduroys) Dittos - Lady Wranglers - Great Escape Sale Runs Through Sat., Dec. 16 OLE SARGE handcast in Pewter exclusively for the Curiosity Shop. The Aggie Bonfire can now be more than a flickering memory. The Bonfire Mug exclusively for the Curiosity Shop in Wilton Armetale. Open til 8 p.m. thru Christmas CULPEPPER PLAZA JfMS 111 BOYETT °P en Thursday til 7 p.m. 846-5580 GOD HATE HIM? LOVE HIM? OR JUST DON’T CARE??? Either there is a God, or there is not. Each person eventually has to make a decision as to whether God exists or does not exist. It’s an important decision. Seldom do we make important decisions without first weighing the alternatives and examining the evidence. Then we feel comfortable about making a decision we can stand by, because we know we have done our best to openly and honestly gather the facts, examine the facts, weigh the facts, and make our final decision based upon those facts. If you’re a person who has been thinking about God’s existence; If you’re a person who would like to examine the evidences for and against God’s existence; If you’re a person who has been “putting off” your decision about God’s existence; If you’re a person who doesn’t believe in God; If you’re a person who believes in God but would like to strengthen that belief — then perhaps this is for you. On January 17, 1978 a new course on Christian Apologetics and Christian Evidences is being offered for people who are looking for answers to questions about God’s existence, Jesus’ Sonship, the Bible’s inspiration, Special Creation vs. Organic Evolution, and many other such questions. This course, which is taught on the college level, meets each Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. It is not a course in church doctrine; rather, it is a course designed to investigate and examine the evicences which stand behind the Christian faith. It is a course for anyone who would like to see these evidences presented in an objective manner. The course meets each week of the regular TAMU semester (except holidays) at the building of the A&M church of Christ (across the street from the A&M Consolidated High School Building) at 1001 West Loop South. The course lasts 15 weeks. There is no charge whatsoever for the course. A textbook is provided free of charge to each participant, as well as a large volume of written handout materials. There are no term papers required, or oral presentations. The class is conducted in the discussion/ lecture format, with ample time given for discussion. The teachers are: Bert Thompson, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Veterinary Public Health, College of Veterinary Medicine, TAMU, and Ken Lawrence, sophomore Biomedical Science major. We invite you to join us as the course begins on January 17, 1979 at 6:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome! For further information feel free to call Dr. Thompson at 696-7513 after 5 or Mr. Lawrence at 845-3439. 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