CARY, N.C., Nov. 4 /PRNewswire/ -- Students in China have been taught for
generations that science proves conclusively God does not exist, no educated
person believes in Him, and the Bible is a man-made book riddled with errors.
To counter this "scientific atheism," international Christian broadcaster
Trans World Radio (TWR) has begun airing a series of strategic broadcasts to
China in Mandarin, the world's most spoken language, titled "Truth in the Test
Tube." The program, which was launched October 26, is centered around the
following four-pronged approach:
Apologetics - A close look under the hood of life reveals that nature is a
fine-tuned engine. The implication: A wise Engineer designed and created
it. In fact, many archaeological discoveries have proven biblical
statements that scholars once doubted.
Affirmation - The program interviews Christians who are professionals in
research, engineering, astronautics, medicine and other sciences -- people
with "credibility clout" that can't be discarded under the influence of
propaganda that says only the ignorant believe.
Analogy - Broadcasts utilize legitimate illustrations drawn from science
and technology.
Application - Once listeners are satisfied that what is being said is
indeed true, they realize the need to accept God's forgiveness through
Jesus Christ and begin living for Him.
A Christian journalist formerly stationed in China observed, "I think
reaching out to students from the People's Republic of China is simply the
most strategically important missionary endeavor anywhere in the world. ... If
we reach these (people), we can change China's future."
The most far-reaching Christian broadcasting network in the world today,
Trans World Radio airs programming in more than 180 languages and dialects
each week from 13 primary transmitting locations around the globe. The
Mission also airs programs by satellite and via more than 2,300 local
stations. Every day millions of people in over 160 countries are touched by
TWR's life-changing broadcasts.
TWR missionary Reverend David Fisher has been writing the Bible-and-
science broadcasts for the Mission's Russian audience for more than 20 years.
Thousands of listeners have responded to the program over the past few
decades. TWR continues to air "Truth in the Test Tube" in Russian, a
broadcast that began in 1980 and was originally sponsored by Slavic Gospel
Association under the title "Radio Academy of Science." Fisher also co-
authored the book "Scientists Who Believe" (Moody Press), a spin-off of the
radio program featuring interviews with former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C.
Everett Koop, several Christian astronauts, and others.
The 15-minute Mandarin version airs on Saturdays and Sundays via shortwave
from TWR's powerful transmitting site on the Pacific island of Guam. These
broadcasts are funded for two years by a generous grant from the John
Templeton Foundation. In addition to radio, the programs are available on the
Internet in RealAudio format so people can listen at their convenience.
Rev. Fisher sometimes describes his target audience as a "collegiate
kindergarten." He explains, "They have a university-level understanding of
the secular world, but a kindergarten-level knowledge of the Bible."
While researching the possible usefulness of a broadcast like "Truth in
the Test Tube," Fisher received correspondence from Dr. James H. Taylor III,
great-grandson of pioneer missionary J. Hudson Taylor. It read: "This is
indeed a very strategic time to be doing broadcasts for Chinese scholars. ...
Intellectuals are searching for a new formula on which to build their lives
and their nation. Many feel that Christianity is the only answer. ... I am
sure that a program like 'Truth in the Test Tube' would find a great response
from listeners in China."
A "test drive" in Mandarin for a period during the 1980s confirmed Dr.
Taylor's evaluation. A 23-year-old recent university graduate wrote that his
entire education had been permeated with atheistic indoctrination. When he
first heard TWR's broadcast, it made sense for several minutes. But when he
heard the word "God," he snapped the radio off in disgust. That word was too
ridiculous for any thinking person to speak. However, he came back to listen
during later weeks. He found himself changing from a complete skeptic to "a
half-skeptic, half-believer." He closed his letter, "Now I'm a complete
believer. You have rescued a dead soul."
Any bets?
generations that science proves conclusively God does not exist, no educated
person believes in Him, and the Bible is a man-made book riddled with errors.
To counter this "scientific atheism," international Christian broadcaster
Trans World Radio (TWR) has begun airing a series of strategic broadcasts to
China in Mandarin, the world's most spoken language, titled "Truth in the Test
Tube." The program, which was launched October 26, is centered around the
following four-pronged approach:
Apologetics - A close look under the hood of life reveals that nature is a
fine-tuned engine. The implication: A wise Engineer designed and created
it. In fact, many archaeological discoveries have proven biblical
statements that scholars once doubted.
Affirmation - The program interviews Christians who are professionals in
research, engineering, astronautics, medicine and other sciences -- people
with "credibility clout" that can't be discarded under the influence of
propaganda that says only the ignorant believe.
Analogy - Broadcasts utilize legitimate illustrations drawn from science
and technology.
Application - Once listeners are satisfied that what is being said is
indeed true, they realize the need to accept God's forgiveness through
Jesus Christ and begin living for Him.
A Christian journalist formerly stationed in China observed, "I think
reaching out to students from the People's Republic of China is simply the
most strategically important missionary endeavor anywhere in the world. ... If
we reach these (people), we can change China's future."
The most far-reaching Christian broadcasting network in the world today,
Trans World Radio airs programming in more than 180 languages and dialects
each week from 13 primary transmitting locations around the globe. The
Mission also airs programs by satellite and via more than 2,300 local
stations. Every day millions of people in over 160 countries are touched by
TWR's life-changing broadcasts.
TWR missionary Reverend David Fisher has been writing the Bible-and-
science broadcasts for the Mission's Russian audience for more than 20 years.
Thousands of listeners have responded to the program over the past few
decades. TWR continues to air "Truth in the Test Tube" in Russian, a
broadcast that began in 1980 and was originally sponsored by Slavic Gospel
Association under the title "Radio Academy of Science." Fisher also co-
authored the book "Scientists Who Believe" (Moody Press), a spin-off of the
radio program featuring interviews with former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C.
Everett Koop, several Christian astronauts, and others.
The 15-minute Mandarin version airs on Saturdays and Sundays via shortwave
from TWR's powerful transmitting site on the Pacific island of Guam. These
broadcasts are funded for two years by a generous grant from the John
Templeton Foundation. In addition to radio, the programs are available on the
Internet in RealAudio format so people can listen at their convenience.
Rev. Fisher sometimes describes his target audience as a "collegiate
kindergarten." He explains, "They have a university-level understanding of
the secular world, but a kindergarten-level knowledge of the Bible."
While researching the possible usefulness of a broadcast like "Truth in
the Test Tube," Fisher received correspondence from Dr. James H. Taylor III,
great-grandson of pioneer missionary J. Hudson Taylor. It read: "This is
indeed a very strategic time to be doing broadcasts for Chinese scholars. ...
Intellectuals are searching for a new formula on which to build their lives
and their nation. Many feel that Christianity is the only answer. ... I am
sure that a program like 'Truth in the Test Tube' would find a great response
from listeners in China."
A "test drive" in Mandarin for a period during the 1980s confirmed Dr.
Taylor's evaluation. A 23-year-old recent university graduate wrote that his
entire education had been permeated with atheistic indoctrination. When he
first heard TWR's broadcast, it made sense for several minutes. But when he
heard the word "God," he snapped the radio off in disgust. That word was too
ridiculous for any thinking person to speak. However, he came back to listen
during later weeks. He found himself changing from a complete skeptic to "a
half-skeptic, half-believer." He closed his letter, "Now I'm a complete
believer. You have rescued a dead soul."
Any bets?
