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02/28/2006
CWA Mourns the
Loss of Dr. Henry Morris WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Concerned Women for America (CWA) mourns the loss of a good friend, an influential Christian leader, and the founder of the modern creationist movement, Dr. Henry Morris. Dr. Morris passed away in California on Saturday, February 25, 2006, at the age of 87, having led a full and accomplished life. "Dr. Morris was a blessing to all who were privileged enough to know him," said Beverly LaHaye, CWA’s Founder and Chairman. "He has left a lasting legacy of faithfulness, intellect, diligence and servanthood. He used the many gifts God gave him to contribute greatly to the kingdom of God." One of Dr. Morris’ most notable accomplishments was his lifelong, sturdy defense of a literal six-day creation. His publication of The Genesis Flood in 1961 laid the foundation for his work and helped earn him the title "Father of the Modern Creation Movement." Dr. Morris passionately fought the false dichotomy between science and Biblical orthodoxy. He founded the Institute for Creation Research (http://www.icr.org/) and wrote more than 60 books and countless articles. "I well remember when my husband, Tim, first invited Dr. Morris to San Diego to help found Christian Heritage College – yet another great legacy this hard- working and dedicated man has left to the generations to come," Mrs. LaHaye said. "Who knew then what great things God had in store for him and how much he would do for God’s kingdom? Dr. Morris’ life shows each one of us how much God will use us if only we will let Him. "We at Concerned Women for America want to offer our deepest condolences to the family and many friends of Dr. Henry Morris," Mrs. LaHaye said. "We will miss him but are comforted to know he is rejoicing in the presence of his Creator and ours." Concerned Women for America (CWA) is the nation’s largest public policy women’s organization.
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