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'''John F. Ashton''' (1947) is an [[Australia]]n research scientist and Christian author. He is strategic research manager for the [[Sanitarium Health |
'''John F. Ashton''' (1947) is an [[Australia]]n research scientist and Christian author. He is strategic research manager for the [[Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company]], Adjunct Professor, School of Biomedical and Helath Sciences, [[Victoria University]], Melbourne <ref>(http://www.vu.edu.au/)</ref> and Adjunct Professor in the School of Applied Sciences in the College of Science, Engineering and Health, [[Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University]] <ref>(http://www.rmit.edu.au/)</ref>. His books cover themes including [[young earth creationism]], health, the environment,Hsitory and the existence of God. |
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John F. Ashton (1947) is an Australian research scientist and Christian author. He is strategic research manager for the Sanitarium Health and Wellbeing Company, Adjunct Professor, School of Biomedical and Helath Sciences, Victoria University, Melbourne [1] and Adjunct Professor in the School of Applied Sciences in the College of Science, Engineering and Health, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University [2]. His books cover themes including young earth creationism, health, the environment,Hsitory and the existence of God.
Biography
He has degrees in chemistry. His PhD thesis from the University of Newcastle outlined a holographic model for the interpretation of scientific data, and won university's Institute of Educational Research Prize. He has also completed a research degree in epistemology, a branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge.[citation needed]
Ashton has taught science and philosophy at colleges and universities, and has held senior research positions in the food industry for over 30 years.[3]
He and his wife Colleen live in New South Wales, Australia. He is a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.[citation needed]
Beliefs
Ashton is a young earth creationist who has stated "... I am convinced that a literal understanding of the Genesis account of creation is the most reasonable explanation out of all the current theories of how we came to be here."[4]
Ashton believes that some dreams, premonitions, visions and ancient prophecies are accurate.[5]
Publications
- Books
- Ashton, John F., Ph.D. (1999-02-28). In Six Days: Why 50 Scientists Choose to Believe in Creation. New Holland Books. p. 360. ISBN 1864364432.
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- Ashton, John (2000-09). The Seventh Millennium: The Evidence that we can know the future. New Holland Publishers, Ltd. p. 189. ISBN 1864363592.
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- Ashton, John (Ed.) (2001). The God Factor: 50 Scientists and Academics Explain Why They Believe in God. Pymble, N.S.W.: HarperCollins, 2001. p. 379. ISBN 0732268761 : 0732268761 (pbk.). 2489034.
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- Ashton, John (2002-06-15). On the Seventh Day. Master Books. p. 276. ISBN 0890513767.
- Dr, John Ashton (2002-12-31). A Chocolate a Day: Keeps The Doctor Away (0 ed.). Thomas Dunne. p. 144. ISBN 0312307578.
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suggested) (help) - Ashton, John (2006-08-15). Unwrapping The Pharaohs : How Egyptian Archaeology Confirms The Biblical Timeline (Har/DVD ed.). Master Books. p. 240. ISBN 0890514682.
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- Articles
- Ashton, John (September 2001). "The Case for Creationism: Fifty Scientists Speak Out" (PDF). Ministry. 74 (09). Silver Spring, Maryland.: The General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists: 22–25. ISSN 0026-5314. Retrieved May 20, 2011.
- "Alcohol's dark secret". College and University Dialogue 2005, v17, n2, p28-29,32
- "Eat your vegies!". Record 2003, v108, Aug 23, p[1],11
- "Another side to the beer ads". Record 2007, v112, May 5, p8-9
- "The right mate". Record 1982, v87, Jun 7, p13-14
External links
- Uncorked!, the official website of the book
- Articles by Ashton catalogued in the Seventh-day Adventist Periodical Index (SDAPI)
References
- ^ (http://www.vu.edu.au/)
- ^ (http://www.rmit.edu.au/)
- ^ (Direct quote) http://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Day-Keeps-Doctor-Away/dp/0312307578
- ^ John Ashton, In Six Days, vi
- ^ John F. Ashton, The Seventh Millennium[page needed]