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Herein inscribed in this weblog journal are the up-to-this-very-instant comments and reviews, criticisms and commentary, and reflections of Doug Phillips. Whether you are interested in his latest travels, book recommendations, historical commentary, cultural insight, encouragement for the family, or random musings, Doug’s Blog is where you are most likely to hear about it first.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

On November 24, the 150th Anniversary of Darwin’s Theory, More Than One Thousand Will Gather at the Historic Alabama Theater for the Birmingham Premiere of The Mysterious Islands—-And You Are Invited!

This Tuesday, November 24th, atheists, agnostics and proponents of abortion, eugenics, feminism, and Marxism around the world will be celebrating the highest holy day of the modern evolutionary faith. And they have been waiting 150 years for the celebration! It was on this day in 1859 that Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species—-and the world was never the same.

But for up to 2400 Alabamians, this November 24 will look a bit different. On this day, The Mysterious Islands will premiere at the historic Alabama Theater. Viewers will be transported to the far side of the world, where they will meet the strange and unusual inhabitants of a remote island archipelago called the Galapagos. There they will join Dr. John Morris, president of the Institute for Creation Research, Doug Phillips, president of Vision Forum Ministries and a team of adventurers as they cross the black lava rocks of Fernandina Island, track-down the ancient Galapagos Tortoise, study the flightless cormorant and salt-sneezing marine iguana, encounter the dive-bombing, blue-footed booby. Some of the team will even travel far beneath the surface and film without a cage around more than one hundred sharks.

At the Galapagos, the team will battle a theory that changed the modern world, because it was there on Galapagos that the modern war of the world-views began. Christians look to Jerusalem, Muslims to Mecca, but for throngs of the evolutionary faithful, it is Galapagos which is the spiritual center of their man-centered faith. And that is why you need to join the Mysterious Islands team on this extraordinary and surprising journey to “Darwin’s Eden.”

Come to the Alabama Theater in Birmingham to watch the new creation adventure film, The Mysterious Islands, this November 24, for the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s magnum opus, On the Origin of Species.

Where did Charles Darwin go wrong with his Theory of Evolution? Did he arrive at the Galapagos as an objective observer and thinker? What were the far-reaching implications of Darwin’s theory? How has Darwin’s understanding of natural selection and the struggle for survival of fittest empowered some of the most destructive philosophies and social agendas of the 20th century?

Come join us as we answer this question as part of a night to remember as the new and controversial film, The Mysterious Islands, comes to Birmingham for a special premiere screening. Meet the film’s executive producer and members of the cast in person and get a behind-the-scenes experience you will never forget.

The screening will be held November 24. The door opens at 6:15, and the ninety minute film will start at 7:00 p.m. Following the screening there will be a short Q and A with filmmakers and crew, and then a poster signing and picture signing with cast and crew.

The cost of the evening’s premiere is $10 per family. Space is limited and you must R.S.V.P. Get the word out and come be a part of this special film debut.

We hope to see you at the Alabama Theater.

Friday, November 20, 2009

Feedback from the Tampa Premiere of The Mysterious Islands

Here’s a note we received from a family who attended the Tampa premiere of The Mysterious Islands:

Dear Bro. Phillips and the Vision Forum Family,

When we got the news last week, our grandchildren were brimming with excitement at the opportunity to attend the premiere of the “Mysterious Islands” feature film. Calendars were marked, schedules were checked, and days were counted down!

The actual film exceeded our expectations in quality and especially content. And the fellowship with other like-hearted believers was, once again, precious. In spite of a couple of “glitches”, the evening was well worth the effort to make the trip and time investment.

We bought a DVD to share with family and friends right away and plan to buy more as gifts. What a blessing to have a quality production in which the major theme was one of excellence: all Creation shouts the glory of God! And the sub-theme was touching as well as instructive: visionary fathers honored by faithful sons.

Thank God, you have pressed forward with a vision, and God has used it, once again, to bless and encourage our family and thousands of others. May He continue to use you and your family in this vital work.

In Christ, D. and F. F. Alturas, Florida

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Behind the Scenes at the Tampa Poster Signing for The Mysterious Islands

We stopped counting the number of attendees after 2500, but estimate that there may have been more than three thousand in attendance.

Faith and Pro help me at the table.

Dr. John Morris was a favorite of the crowds.

A very dear family that came out for the film.

We gave away just under a thousand posters.

Visiting with our director—Mr. Andy Erwin.

More than 2500 Attend Tampa Premiere of The Mysterious Islands on Seven Screens

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Mysterious Island Rejected for Screening by The Huntsville Space Center Because It is ‘Too Controversial’ to be Critical of Charles Darwin’s Theory

After being given preliminary approval for a screening of The Mysterious Islands film, officials at the United States Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama, have rejected the film which is critical of Charles Darwin, as being too controversial.

A representative for Vision Forum Ministries had been given a preliminary go-ahead by event coordinators for the Space Center, but was later informed that The Mysterious Islands would be blocked from appearing at the theater after officials looked at the website and deemed the film too controversial.

The theater of the Davidson Center Auditorium at the United States Space and Rocket Center is a government-run agency and taxpayer-subsidized venue which is open to the general public for private rentals and screenings. According to federal law, it is not supposed to discriminate on the basis of religion.

Visit The Mysterious Islands website to learn more. And visit our site on Facebook.

More Than 2000 Registered for The Mysterious Islands Premiere in Tampa Tonight

As I write this note, the Galapagos Ark with The Mysterious Islands Road Tour is pulling into Tampa, Florida. Thanks to the magnificent organizational machine of the Pat Walsh family, more than 2000 people have pre-registered to watch The Mysterious Islands tonight on seven theater screens at the Tampa IMAX. Another five hundred to one thousand are expected to come as walk-ins. The Tampa Premiere is promising to be the most spectacular of The Mysterious Island events to date in the United States. We hope to see all of our local Floridian friends.

Triumph Watches His Daddy on the Big Screen

Scott Brown and Doug Phillips with The Mysterious Islands

Swoosh!

Coral Ridge Hour to Feature ‘The Mysterious Islands’

This Sunday, the Coral Ridge Hour will feature segments from The Mysterious Islands, along with an interview with me on discussing evolution within the context of Charles Darwin’s voyage to the Galapagos Islands.

It was a pleasure to join Jerry Newcombe and the Coral Ridge crew on set several weeks ago in preparation for this program. Dr. D. James Kennedy was a champion of six-day creationism during his lifetime, and we are grateful that his ministry continues to combat evolution and defend the biblical account of origins so passionately.

To check local listings for the Coral Ridge Hour, click here.

Newlyweds Philip and Katie Bradrick at the North Carolina Premiere of The Mysterious Islands

More Than 800 Purchase Tickets to Attend North Carolina Premiere of The Mysterious Islands

The Allen Family at the North Carolina Premiere of The Mysterious Islands

The Breagy Children at The Mysterious Islands Premiere in North Carolina

Happy 22nd Birthday Miss Blair Brown