Also as Scripture informs us that all the mountains were covered then one would have to believe that this is what happened if you believe it was a local flood. See 'local' flood illustration: http://legacy-cdn-assets.answersingenesis.org/assets/images/articles/wow/local-flood.jpg
This documentary provides plenty of evidence supporting the Global flood account: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttPuVH4jXc
One can easily determine approximately when the Global flood took place, from Scripture. E.g. see Biblical timeline: http://www.irreligion.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/bible_timeline.gif
There are very interesting geological phenomena around the world. Mountains with or without folds, e.g. the mount that you mentioned: http://www.geo.cornell.edu/geology/classes/RWA/GS_326/photo_galleries/folds/detachment_fold_in_rundle_t.html
There are amazing folds found around the world: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U51MLMQKD7U
Almost without exception folds obviously occurred while still pliable otherwise instead of fold(s) the rock(s) would be all cracked up. This definitely shows rapid formation, e.g. mountains etc. shortly after the flood.
Have you actually looked at the documentary that I recently included a link to? It includes nuclear evidence supporting young earth. Maybe it is time to put aside your prejudice against what the Word of God is plainly telling us.
Of course, the pyramids themselves are amazing. Arrogant 'modern' man thinks that he is so smart. However, exactly how the pyramids were built is still an engineering marvel. Just because we don't understand something fully doesn't mean it didn't happen as described in the Bible. Can you explain how the Red Sea was parted and they walked on dry land to the other side?
Contrary what you're suggesting, casting doubt on the Word of God gives sceptics less reason to seriously consider the Good News. If you are claiming that we can't trust what the Word of God is telling us from the beginning how can you expect the sceptic to believe the Word of God relating to salvation. Could you state from which point in the Bible God is telling us the truth?
I guess that's what it might take to stop this so-called 'game', if enough victims fight/shoot back. Typically bullies are cowards only picking on those they believe can't fight back. Apart from conceal carry I doubt very much that someone obviously 'packing heat' as they say, would be picked on.
Thanks for the link. It is encouraging that requests for the leaders to speak out against this type of crime have indeed been heeded:
"On Saturday morning, the National Action Network’s Rev. Al Sharpton addressed the issue of this so called ‘knockout game’ head on. In an address aired live on WLIB radio and streamed over the internet, the Reverend denounced ‘knockout’ as disturbing and despicable.
He said, “This type of behavior is deplorable and must be condemned by all of us.” The Reverend went on to say, “If someone talked about knocking out blacks, we would not be silent, if it is bigotry, violence or assault, we must denounce it.”
The Reverend called upon the black church, black newspapers and publications, community oriented radio broadcasts to start a campaign against ‘knockout.’ Sharpton is the host of “Politics Nation” on MSNBC. In a plea to black families he said, “Parents need to talk to their kids.”
Knowing the power of peer support and celebrity influence, Sharpton called upon the entertainment community to get involved by denouncing this behavior."
People shouldn't be afraid to walk about in their neighbourhoods. Even in broad daylight people have been assaulted.
Regarding parents talking to their children, the problem is that many are being brought up by unmarried mothers. Especially boys need a father to teach them how to be a man, instead of a bully.
"My findings were that the probabiity that Genesis 1:1 to 2:3 is narrative is between .999942 and .999987 at a 99.5% confidence level. I conclude therefore that it is statistically indefensible to argue that this text is poetry." Steven Boyd (Ph.D Hebraic and Cognate Studies, Professor of OT AND Semitic languages)
Chapter 1 (Genesis) was written in the Hebrew language which is consistent in using one structure for narrative and quite a different one for poetry. Hebrew poets like David used a SVO (Subject Verb Object) structure like English. In general, if the Hebrew goes VSO it will be narrative, but if it is SVO it will be poetic." Charles Taylor (Ph.D Linguistics, Professor of Theology).
Genesis One is definitely in Verb Subject Object structure, i.e. Narrative.
"The Search for Adam and Eve", was a Newsweek article by John Tierney, Lynda Wright and Karen Springen. This article of January 11, 1988 stated: "Trained in molecular biology, they [scientists] looked at an international assortment of genes and picked up a trail of DNA that led to a single woman from whom we are all descended”.
Maternal mitochondria DNA is passed relatively unchanged in the female line only. Over time, mutations occur in the DNA of humans. How many mutations have occurred since Eve? How fast do mutations occur? In other words, what is the rate at which the mitochondrial DNA clock runs? If the number of mutations since Eve were known, then one could calculate how long ago mitochondrial Eve lived.
"Calibrating the Mitochondrial Clock", is a Science article by Ann Gibson. Article of 2nd January 1998 stated: “Mitochondrial DNA appears to mutate faster than expected, prompting new DNA forensics procedures..." For example, researchers have calculated that mitochondrial Eve - the woman whose mtDNA was ancestral to that in all living people - lived ... using the new clock she would have lived a mere 6000 years ago.
“For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountain of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries." Robert Jastrow
Unique Origin of Eve
Ever wondered why our LORD God chose to make Eve as recorded in the Bible?
“And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Genesis 2:21-23
Luke traces the family tree down through Heli, father of Mary, mother of Jesus, through David’s son Nathan, until we read in Luke 3:38:
“... Seth, who was the son of Adam, who was the son of God.”
Therefore Adam, the son of God is related to the Son of God (our kinsman redeemer).
As Eve is related to Adam, Eve is also related to our kinsman redeemer.
"And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living." Genesis 3:20
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth” Acts 17:26a
“And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.” 1 Corinthians 15:45
Chuck Missler mentioned in his first session, listed below, that there are a couple of Hebrew characters near the word 'God', in the first verse of the Bible, i.e. In the beginning God created ...., i.e. characters that mean 'alpha & omega'. Revelation 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Jesus, our Lord, is there in the beginning as we also see mentioned in the book of John.
In Genesis 3: 15 and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
In John 3: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
It is puzzling how can one claim to "believe in him" but doubt that He created the way He told us in Genesis and summarized (in stone) in Exodus 20:11
Chuck Missler - How we got our Bible Session 1 (OT) ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE7fnqPpWMA )
Chuck Missler - How we got our Bible Session 2 (NT) ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8au1UUN_qw )
No Mark, it seems that you are confusing prejudicial behaviors with mere thoughtlessness. For example not having the bulletin printed in large print might be thoughtless but it's not prejudicial. Also maybe there just isn't the funds to retrofit a ramp or something for wheelchairs. Of course new church buildings should be wheelchair accessible as one can simply ensure the main entrance is right at ground level not needing one to climb up some stairs. However it can be expensive to retrofit an older church building. Perhaps all one needs to do is think outside the box and when 'Mrs Jones' arrives in her wheelchair a couple of able-bodied men can lift 'Mrs Jones' up the couple of steps. Similary for a deaf person, instead of installing the expensive system for the hard of hearing perhaps one can simply offer the person a copy of the sermon (notes).
It amazes me when those that profess to be Christian make reference to 'sexual orientation' not realizing that in reality it can mean any sexual orientation including pedophiles; those who commit bestiality etc.
While a deaf person might need a copy of the sermon; a person with vision problems a larger font bulletin; a person in a wheelchair needing a lift up the stairs. Are we expected to be accepting of homosexual marriage / adoption etc.? Surely this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diC0A3Ik7Tc is a more Christian approach to homosexuals.
How about a title of: "When politically-correct people don't know they're being politically-correct"
The Matthew Shephard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act lists “sexual orientation” as a protected class; however it does not define the term.
Republicans attempted to add an amendment specifying that “pedophilia is not covered as an orientation.” However, the amendment was defeated by Democrats in Congress shortly after President Obama took office.
You are welcome to print the bulletin in large print.
Apart from those who tend to play the race card beating the drum of white guilt, there isn't actually anything wrong with having a white skin.
Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong with being straight:
Luke 13:13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12-13
The Webster dictionary's definition of LAME, a.
1. Crippled or disabled in a limb, or otherwise injured so as to be unsound and impaired in strength; as a lame arm or leg, or a person lame in one leg.
I am a woman and I would definitely not want to attend a Church that has a woman pastor. It is not a case of men better than women. We have God ordained roles. For example mothers have babies, not fathers.
1 Timothy 2: 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
In the garden of Eden they had such yummy fruit etc. They were definitely not deprived. There was just one fruit they were not to eat and that is the fruit that Eve was deceived into eating. Similarly there are Biblical roles for women. However the one role that is reserved for men, some women insist on fighting against the Word of God to do the one role not designed for them.
What I have noticed is that Churches that allow ordination of women seem to go downhill from that point. An example is the United Church of Canada. Look at their 'PR' campaign http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-sIqcdGzA
The analogies that have been posted here are not related at all. Women are NOT being denied membership of any Church. Of course slavery is also totally unrelated.
Actually what happened with the Blacks brought to America as slaves is far beyond slavery mentioned in the Bible. Exodus 21:16 "And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death." In other words what they were doing was a capital crime. Slavery in the Bible is either due to the person/family's debt or to make amends for stealing.
Posted in: Ecumenical and Interfaith Approaches to the Genesis Flood Story
Also as Scripture informs us that all the mountains were covered then one would have to believe that this is what happened if you believe it was a local flood. See 'local' flood illustration: http://legacy-cdn-assets.answersingenesis.org/assets/images/articles/wow/local-flood.jpg
This documentary provides plenty of evidence supporting the Global flood account: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XttPuVH4jXc
Posted in: Ecumenical and Interfaith Approaches to the Genesis Flood Story
One can easily determine approximately when the Global flood took place, from Scripture. E.g. see Biblical timeline: http://www.irreligion.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/bible_timeline.gif
There are very interesting geological phenomena around the world. Mountains with or without folds, e.g. the mount that you mentioned: http://www.geo.cornell.edu/geology/classes/RWA/GS_326/photo_galleries/folds/detachment_fold_in_rundle_t.html
There are amazing folds found around the world: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U51MLMQKD7U
Almost without exception folds obviously occurred while still pliable otherwise instead of fold(s) the rock(s) would be all cracked up. This definitely shows rapid formation, e.g. mountains etc. shortly after the flood.
Have you actually looked at the documentary that I recently included a link to? It includes nuclear evidence supporting young earth. Maybe it is time to put aside your prejudice against what the Word of God is plainly telling us.
Of course, the pyramids themselves are amazing. Arrogant 'modern' man thinks that he is so smart. However, exactly how the pyramids were built is still an engineering marvel. Just because we don't understand something fully doesn't mean it didn't happen as described in the Bible. Can you explain how the Red Sea was parted and they walked on dry land to the other side?
Contrary what you're suggesting, casting doubt on the Word of God gives sceptics less reason to seriously consider the Good News. If you are claiming that we can't trust what the Word of God is telling us from the beginning how can you expect the sceptic to believe the Word of God relating to salvation. Could you state from which point in the Bible God is telling us the truth?
Posted in: The So-Called Knock-Out Game
I guess that's what it might take to stop this so-called 'game', if enough victims fight/shoot back. Typically bullies are cowards only picking on those they believe can't fight back. Apart from conceal carry I doubt very much that someone obviously 'packing heat' as they say, would be picked on.
Posted in: The So-Called Knock-Out Game
Thanks for the link. It is encouraging that requests for the leaders to speak out against this type of crime have indeed been heeded:
"On Saturday morning, the National Action Network’s Rev. Al Sharpton addressed the issue of this so called ‘knockout game’ head on. In an address aired live on WLIB radio and streamed over the internet, the Reverend denounced ‘knockout’ as disturbing and despicable.
He said, “This type of behavior is deplorable and must be condemned by all of us.” The Reverend went on to say, “If someone talked about knocking out blacks, we would not be silent, if it is bigotry, violence or assault, we must denounce it.”
The Reverend called upon the black church, black newspapers and publications, community oriented radio broadcasts to start a campaign against ‘knockout.’ Sharpton is the host of “Politics Nation” on MSNBC. In a plea to black families he said, “Parents need to talk to their kids.”
Knowing the power of peer support and celebrity influence, Sharpton called upon the entertainment community to get involved by denouncing this behavior."
People shouldn't be afraid to walk about in their neighbourhoods. Even in broad daylight people have been assaulted.
Regarding parents talking to their children, the problem is that many are being brought up by unmarried mothers. Especially boys need a father to teach them how to be a man, instead of a bully.
Posted in: Who Was Adam?
"My findings were that the probabiity that Genesis 1:1 to 2:3 is narrative is between .999942 and .999987 at a 99.5% confidence level. I conclude therefore that it is statistically indefensible to argue that this text is poetry." Steven Boyd (Ph.D Hebraic and Cognate Studies, Professor of OT AND Semitic languages)
Chapter 1 (Genesis) was written in the Hebrew language which is consistent in using one structure for narrative and quite a different one for poetry. Hebrew poets like David used a SVO (Subject Verb Object) structure like English. In general, if the Hebrew goes VSO it will be narrative, but if it is SVO it will be poetic." Charles Taylor (Ph.D Linguistics, Professor of Theology).
Genesis One is definitely in Verb Subject Object structure, i.e. Narrative.
"The Search for Adam and Eve", was a Newsweek article by John Tierney, Lynda Wright and Karen Springen. This article of January 11, 1988 stated: "Trained in molecular biology, they [scientists] looked at an international assortment of genes and picked up a trail of DNA that led to a single woman from whom we are all descended”.
Maternal mitochondria DNA is passed relatively unchanged in the female line only. Over time, mutations occur in the DNA of humans. How many mutations have occurred since Eve? How fast do mutations occur? In other words, what is the rate at which the mitochondrial DNA clock runs? If the number of mutations since Eve were known, then one could calculate how long ago mitochondrial Eve lived.
"Calibrating the Mitochondrial Clock", is a Science article by Ann Gibson. Article of 2nd January 1998 stated: “Mitochondrial DNA appears to mutate faster than expected, prompting new DNA forensics procedures..." For example, researchers have calculated that mitochondrial Eve - the woman whose mtDNA was ancestral to that in all living people - lived ... using the new clock she would have lived a mere 6000 years ago.
“For the scientist who has lived by his faith in the power of reason, the story ends like a bad dream. He has scaled the mountain of ignorance; he is about to conquer the highest peak; as he pulls himself over the final rock, he is greeted by a band of theologians who have been sitting there for centuries." Robert Jastrow
Unique Origin of Eve
Ever wondered why our LORD God chose to make Eve as recorded in the Bible?
“And the LORD God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof; And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man. And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.” Genesis 2:21-23
Luke traces the family tree down through Heli, father of Mary, mother of Jesus, through David’s son Nathan, until we read in Luke 3:38:
“... Seth, who was the son of Adam, who was the son of God.”
Therefore Adam, the son of God is related to the Son of God (our kinsman redeemer).
As Eve is related to Adam, Eve is also related to our kinsman redeemer.
"And Adam called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living." Genesis 3:20
“And hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth” Acts 17:26a
“And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.” 1 Corinthians 15:45
"Every word of God is flawless” Proverbs 30.6a
Posted in: Who Was Adam?
Chuck Missler mentioned in his first session, listed below, that there are a couple of Hebrew characters near the word 'God', in the first verse of the Bible, i.e. In the beginning God created ...., i.e. characters that mean 'alpha & omega'. Revelation 22:13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last. Jesus, our Lord, is there in the beginning as we also see mentioned in the book of John.
In Genesis 3: 15 and I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.
In John 3: 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
It is puzzling how can one claim to "believe in him" but doubt that He created the way He told us in Genesis and summarized (in stone) in Exodus 20:11
Chuck Missler - How we got our Bible Session 1 (OT) ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yE7fnqPpWMA )
Chuck Missler - How we got our Bible Session 2 (NT) ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v8au1UUN_qw )
Posted in: When Abled People Don't Know They're Being Abled
No Mark, it seems that you are confusing prejudicial behaviors with mere thoughtlessness. For example not having the bulletin printed in large print might be thoughtless but it's not prejudicial. Also maybe there just isn't the funds to retrofit a ramp or something for wheelchairs. Of course new church buildings should be wheelchair accessible as one can simply ensure the main entrance is right at ground level not needing one to climb up some stairs. However it can be expensive to retrofit an older church building. Perhaps all one needs to do is think outside the box and when 'Mrs Jones' arrives in her wheelchair a couple of able-bodied men can lift 'Mrs Jones' up the couple of steps. Similary for a deaf person, instead of installing the expensive system for the hard of hearing perhaps one can simply offer the person a copy of the sermon (notes).
It amazes me when those that profess to be Christian make reference to 'sexual orientation' not realizing that in reality it can mean any sexual orientation including pedophiles; those who commit bestiality etc.
While a deaf person might need a copy of the sermon; a person with vision problems a larger font bulletin; a person in a wheelchair needing a lift up the stairs. Are we expected to be accepting of homosexual marriage / adoption etc.? Surely this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=diC0A3Ik7Tc is a more Christian approach to homosexuals.
Posted in: When Abled People Don't Know They're Being Abled
How about a title of: "When politically-correct people don't know they're being politically-correct"
The Matthew Shephard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act lists “sexual orientation” as a protected class; however it does not define the term.
Republicans attempted to add an amendment specifying that “pedophilia is not covered as an orientation.” However, the amendment was defeated by Democrats in Congress shortly after President Obama took office.
Read more at http://www.wnd.com/2013/07/gay-laws-set-stage-for-pedophilia-rights/#T7RlBWkLZ6o8mu8I.99
You are welcome to print the bulletin in large print.
Apart from those who tend to play the race card beating the drum of white guilt, there isn't actually anything wrong with having a white skin.
Of course there is absolutely nothing wrong with being straight:
Luke 13:13 And he laid his hands on her: and immediately she was made straight, and glorified God.
12 Wherefore lift up the hands which hang down, and the feeble knees; 13 and make straight paths for your feet, lest that which is lame be turned out of the way; but let it rather be healed. Hebrews 12:12-13
The Webster dictionary's definition of LAME, a.
1. Crippled or disabled in a limb, or otherwise injured so as to be unsound and impaired in strength; as a lame arm or leg, or a person lame in one leg.
2. Imperfect; not satisfactory; as a lame excuse.
3. Hobbling; not smooth; as numbers in verse.
Posted in: Classes that Won't Seat Women
I am a woman and I would definitely not want to attend a Church that has a woman pastor. It is not a case of men better than women. We have God ordained roles. For example mothers have babies, not fathers.
1 Timothy 2: 12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. 13 For Adam was first formed, then Eve. 14 And Adam was not deceived, but the woman being deceived was in the transgression.
In the garden of Eden they had such yummy fruit etc. They were definitely not deprived. There was just one fruit they were not to eat and that is the fruit that Eve was deceived into eating. Similarly there are Biblical roles for women. However the one role that is reserved for men, some women insist on fighting against the Word of God to do the one role not designed for them.
What I have noticed is that Churches that allow ordination of women seem to go downhill from that point. An example is the United Church of Canada. Look at their 'PR' campaign http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D-sIqcdGzA
Another example of why women should not be ordained: Female vicar causes stir with obscene car sticker ( Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2386791/What-The-F--Would-Jesus-Do--Vicar-causes-stir-car-sticker.html )
The analogies that have been posted here are not related at all. Women are NOT being denied membership of any Church. Of course slavery is also totally unrelated.
Actually what happened with the Blacks brought to America as slaves is far beyond slavery mentioned in the Bible. Exodus 21:16 "And he that stealeth a man, and selleth him, or if he be found in his hand, he shall surely be put to death." In other words what they were doing was a capital crime. Slavery in the Bible is either due to the person/family's debt or to make amends for stealing.