David DeWitt

{{crenav|1}}'''David A. Dewitt'''<ref group=note>Not to be confused with another David A. DeWitt, who received a doctorate in divinity from Dallas Theological Seminary in 1972, and is an author of Christian books, e.g., ''Answering the Tough Ones'' (Moody Press, 1980, {{isbn|0802489710}}), and ''The Mature Man'' (CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014, {{isbn|150038674X}}). Both DeWitts received undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University.</ref> is an [[United States|American]] biomedical scientist and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Columbia International University, a [[fundie school]] located in [[South Carolina]].<ref name=ciu>[https://www.ciu.edu/faculty-staff/david-dewitt David Dewitt], Columbia International University.</ref> Despite holding legitimate credentials in biology, chemistry and neuroscience, he is an unabashed [[creationist]]. DeWitt previously held a teaching position at [[Liberty University]] and has contributed to the creationist tripe at [[Answers in Genesis]],<ref name=aig>[https://answersingenesis.org/bios/david-dewitt/ Dr. David A. DeWitt], [[Answers in Genesis]].</ref> the [[Institute for Creation Research]],<ref name=icr>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021021181148/http://www.icr.org/creationscientists/dewitt.html David A. Dewitt, Ph.D. Neurosciences]. Archived from Institute for Creation Research, 21 October 2002.</ref> [[Creation Ministries International]],<ref name=cmi>[http://creation.com/dr-david-dewitt David DeWitt], [[Creation Ministries International]].</ref> and [[Creation Research Society]].<ref name=lu>[http://archive.is/NMqKY#selection-3025.0-3025.22 Biography: David A. DeWitt, Ph.D.: Director, Center for Creation Studies Chair, Department of Biology & Chemistry Professor of Biology]. Archived from [[Liberty University]], 1 January 2017.</ref> DeWitt is a signatory of the [[Discovery Institute]]'s ''[[A Scientific Dissent From Darwinism]]'' and Creation Ministries International’s [[Lists of creationist scientists|list of scientists alive today who accept the biblical account of creation]].

DeWitt was a biology instructor and director of the Center for Creation Studies at Liberty University. The so-called creationist studies curriculum featured [[Bible]] verses interspersed with attempts to discredit [[Darwin]]ian [[evolution]]. In 2009, he shared the stage with creationists such as [[Ken Ham]] and [[Andrew Snelling]] in an "Answers for Darwin" event at a church affiliated with Liberty University.<ref>Christa Desrets, [https://web.archive.org/web/20100915112239/https://newsadvance.com/news/2009/feb/15/liberty_university_refuting_evolution-ar-213489/ Liberty University disputing evolution]. Archived from ''The News and Advance'' (Lynchburg, Virginia), 15 February 2009.</ref> While he was at Liberty, he authored [[pseudoscience]] and [[pseudohistory]] text books used as teaching material in the creation studies track.<ref name=origins>David A. DeWitt, ''Unraveling the Origins Controversy'' (2007) Creation Curriculum (Liberty University). 2<sup>nd</sup> ed., {{isbn|0979632307}}.</ref><ref name=history>David A. DeWitt, ''History of Life: Creation Studies 290'' (2010) Creation Curriculum (Liberty University), 5<sup>th</sup> ed. {{isbn|0979632331}}.</ref>

==Contributing to pseudoresearch everywhere!==

{{cquote|The finding of unfossilized [[dinosaur]] tissue is a serious blow to the idea of an earth millions of years old, but it is not the only example.|||Dr. David A. DeWitt<ref>Dr. David A. DeWitt, [https://answersingenesis.org/dinosaurs/bones/tyrannosaurus-rex-a-big-chicken/ Tyrannosaurus rex: a Big Chicken?] Answers In Genesis, 14 April 2007.</ref>}}

DeWitt has actual research publications in science journals such as ''Brain Research'', ''Neurotoxicology'', ''Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and Experimental Neurology''.<ref name=icr /> His (actual) research primarily revolves around Alzheimer's Disease, though his work has not proven to be meaningful and is not cited frequently. Despite legitimate research, DeWitt has done some (rather poor) research into [[evolutionary biology]] in a (failed) attempt to disprove [[evolution]] and prove [[creationism]]. His "research" on evolutionary biology consist of [[PRATT]]'s, [[quote mine]]s and [[Bible]] references.<ref name=aig />

In an article written for Creation Ministries International, Dewitt considered [[theistic evolution]] to be "a significant threat to the Christian church".<ref>David A. DeWitt, [https://creation.com/why-i-rejected-theistic-evolution Why I rejected ‘theistic evolution’]. Creation Ministries International, 12 January 2004.</ref> His screed is full of the typical misinformation used by creationists when describing anything having to do with evolution.<ref>[https://archive.is/74ObM Critique of "Why I rejected 'theistic evolution'" by David A. DeWitt]. Archived from theisticevolution.tripod.com, 21 January 2017.</ref>

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