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Creation
Whether you believe God created the world or the universe is the result of the Big Bang, ask questions here about the creation of the beautiful and wondrous earth we live on.
2,055 Questions
Is Caroline Crocker the teacher of intelligent design a Christian?
Additional Comment:
Yes, I believe she is a Baptist who has a PhD in immuno-pharmacology/biology.
How does a soul choose when to come into physical?
um............ no?
Answer
First let us establish just what the soul is. The soul is in actual fact both the Spirit and the Body of man.
In this light I think that your question should read "When does the spirit.........? The answer to your question is that all spirirts are allotted a certain time when to come to earth, and this time is chosen by God. It is He who knows when and where our spirits will come to earth and to what people it will come to. There is the possibility that a spirit may request that it be born at a certain time and to which people it will be come to. Because God knows all spirits better than they know themselves, it is He who will choose when and where and to what race of people we will be born to do the most good.
When a a person is born they draw what ever soul is closest to them.
When did apostle peter build church?
Peter never did build the church or a church. Jesus is the one who built the church.
Answer
The Apostles founded the early Christian churches. The missionary journies by Paul and Peter (and other apostles which were not documented) helped establish and grow the churches. This all began within the years after Jesus was crucified or after 30-40 AD. Some of Paul's later writings after this time was an encouragment and admonishment of the Churches.
Peter was thought to have started the "first church" because of the interpretation of the scripture in the New Testament where Jesus spoke to Peter "Upon this Rock I will build my Church". This is a view generally accepted by the Roman Catholic Church. However most scholars do not interpreted this scripture to mean only Peter founded the Christian Church.
Does aliens live in Saturn which alien?
To date no extra terrestrial life has been found anywhere. It is very unlikely that any will be found in our solar system; certainly no intelligent life. It may be the case that one day it will be discovered outside our solar system but it is not possible to predict when, where, or what form it may take.
Recent studies have shown, however, of large bodies of liquid water and geysers on Enceladus, one of the 62 moons of Saturn. Extremists believe that Enceladus may contain micro-organisms, just as Mars once had before its water froze into polar ice caps. Skeptics say this is far-fetched; however, supporters claim that if Enceladus is able to have water and steam, it is possible that it receives a reasonable quantity of heat. The combination of water and the right amount of heat is the basis of the formation of life.
What would the world be like without Adam's sin?
Much of Catholic doctrine has developed around Augustine's concept of original sin, including the crucifixion, the Immaculate Conception of Mary, and the ultimate reason for baptism. So, without Adam's sin, Catholics and Protestants would probably still be baptised, but would not do so in order to wash away original sin.
If we believe literally in an original sin of Adam, then in its absence there would still be a garden of Eden, and Adam and Eve would still be immortal. There would be no one else on Earth, because it was the outcome of that sin that caused God to condemn Eve to suffer the pain of childbirth.
Love was created so we genders could unite and be happy. Even though love can sometimes be difficult you should keep on trying to find that right fit. And you may be tricked so look deep inside the one you think you like and it's not about the looks. So go ahead, have fun, go to parties, find somebody. And don't let the first broken heart you have run your life, Enjoy life!
It is not billions but millions of years. It is a proven fact that dinosaurs became extinct long before we were here.
AnswerThe human and dinosaur footprints found in Texas are only cautiously used by some to support the theory of dinosaurs and man being together on the earth.
This alone would not prove this theory and even if thousands of these were found together many would not accept it like they do not accept other evidence which disproves evolution. The reason that so many believe that dinosaurs and man were not on the earth together is because of the evolutionary paradigm and the times assigned to both within that framework. There is little hard evidence to support it despite the stories which are abundant.
AnswerThe supposed human footprints at Glen Rose involve indistinct markings of uncertain origin, and a smaller number of doctored and carved specimens. They are not human footprints. In 2008 a local family confessed that their grandfather had faked many of the so-called "human footprints" in order to sell them to gullible tourists.
How can you compare the creation in Genesis to John 1?
John 1:1-2 harmonises well with Genesis 1:26, as it says that in the beginning, the Word (Jesus) was with God.
Why does Zoroastrianism teach that Ahura Mazda created the world?
Most religions teach that that religion's creator god created the world. So, just as Christianity teaches that its God created the world, so too does Zoroastrianism teach that Ahura Mazda created the world. In both cases, it is a matter of belief.
Is Amos a grandson of Adam and Eve?
No, Amos isn't a grandson of Adam and Eve according to the Bible. The book of Genesis gives the lines of genealogical descent for Cain at 4:17-24 and 5:21-32. The book also gives the lines of genealogical descent for Seth [4:25-26, 5:6-20]. In each case, the only grandchildren to be identified are Cain's son Enoch [4:17] and Seth's son Enosh [4:26].
Does creation science pose a serious challenge to evolution?
No. Everything that creationists have ever pointed to that might disprove evolution has never pointed to creationism being true.
Creationists have given examples of things that they think can disprove evolution. For example, the person before me posted this, "recently they found a fossilized miners hat only thirty years old." I would like to point out that the hat wasn't a fossil, it was made of concrete. Also scientists have known for decades that fossilization can occur rapidly (i.e. Le Brae Tar Pits). And he also posted this, "(Creation scientists) have many scientific facts and things that definitely pose a problem to the evolutionist position." However there is no mention to what that is and everything that has thus far been reportd in a creation magazine has been refuted and debunked.
It is commonly said that "With DNA research, the once thought closeness of man to chimpanzees is now lower than 75% genetically," but that is not true. The genetic "closeness" of humans and chimpanzees is still about 95%. And lastly, "The scientific understanding of the circulatory system shows that the intake and release of oxygen and carbon dioxide too complicated under normal conditions, that would make a warm blooded mammal cease existence, if the intricate balance God created did not exist from the start." However that, also, is not true.
Mario is the name of a character Trademarked to Nintendo, and an Italian name in general. It's not so much a word in a dictionary, as it is just a name.
What percent of Europeans accepted Evolution over Creation and how does it compare with the US?
In a survey published in 2006 the question asked was "Human beings, as we know them, developed from earlier species of animals". Approximately 40% of the US stated that this was true with 21% unsure and 39% rejecting. In Europe the figures vary by country from Cyprus at about 45% saying this was true to Iceland at about 80%. 27 European countries have about 50% or greater support for Evolution. Belgium, Norway, United Kingdom, France, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland all come in at about 75% or above. These figures are slightly tentative as all I have is the graph that summarises the results rather than the paper which was published in Science.
Who wrote man created god in his own image?
Ludwig Feuerbach (1804-1872) wrote it in "Essence of Christianity: God the Image of Man. Man's Dependence upon Nature the Last and Only Source of Religion" (1841)"
"It is not as in the Bible, that God created man in his own image. But, on the contrary, man created God in his own image."
The statement plays on a well-known passage from the bible. 'God created man in his own image' Gen. 1:27
Is there purgatory life for the dead before judgment in Catholic church believe?
The Church gives the name Purgatory to this final purification of the elect, which is entirely different from the punishment of the damned. The Church formulated her doctrine of faith on Purgatory especially at the Councils of Florence and Trent. The tradition of the Church, by reference to certain texts of Scripture, speaks of a cleansing fire: As for certain lesser faults, we must believe that, before the Final Judgment, there is a purifying fire.
What is the special name given to the genesis exodus Leviticus numbers Deuteronomy?
These five books are called the Pentateuch, the books of the law, and the Torah.
The sufi might say that Allah simply "let it slip from His hand" and leave it at that. Anything else is speculation, and it distracts the believer from the core issues of faith.
Differences between the Quran Creation narrative with that of the Christian narrative?
Although tradition holds that the Quran was written in heaven and read to the Prophet Muhammad by the angel Gabriel, we can say that Islam arose at a time when many Arabs had already converted to Christianity or Judaism. The Muslims, as much as the Christians and Jews, are committed to the Pentateuch being written by Moses. Much material in the Koran comes from the Pentateuch, referred to as the Taurat (Hebrew Torah) in the Koran: Moses -502 verses in 36 suras; Abraham - 245 verses in 25 suras; Noah - 131 verses in 28 suras. As we should expect, there are many similarities between the Quranic creation account and the biblical creation account.
The following extracts from the Quran show both similarities and differences between it and the Bible: (007:054) Your Lord is the one GOD, who created the heavens and the earth in six days, then assumed all authority. The night overtakes the day, as it pursues it persistently, and the sun, the moon, and the stars are committed to serve by His command. Absolutely, He controls all creation and all commands. Most Exalted is GOD, Lord of the universe.
In the description of the creation of heaven and earth, we see the same view as held by St. Paul and later Christians, but which is not in Genesis: that there were seven heavens: (002.029) It is He Who hath created for you all things that are on earth; Moreover His design comprehended the heavens, for He gave order and perfection to the seven firmaments; and of all things He hath perfect knowledge.
Unlike Jews and Christians, Muslims believe in jinns, apparently pre-Islamic supernatural beings of complex nature and morality. In the context of condemning idols, the Quran acknowledges the God created jinns: (006:100) Yet, they set up beside GOD idols from among the jinns, though He is the One who created them. They even attribute to Him sons and daughters, without any knowledge. Be He glorified. He is the Most High, far above their claims.
Adam is mentioned in many places in the Quran, in different words but the same essence: (004:001) O people, observe your Lord; the One who created you from one being, and created from it its mate, then spread from the two many men and women. You shall regard GOD, by whom you swear, and regard the parents. GOD is watching over you.
After creating Adam, God demanded that the angels prostrate themselves before Adam: We created you, then we shaped you, then we said to the angels, "Fall prostrate before Adam." They fell prostrate, except Iblees (Satan); he was not with the prostrators.
Why are waters at the equator warmer than waters at higher latitudes?
Because the waters are heated throughout the whole year and not just in the summer as at higher latitudes.
What did God create on the fourth day?
God created the Sun, Moon and the Stars.
See the Genesis excerpt below.
Genesis 1:14-19
14 And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years:
15 And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so.
16 And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also.
17 And God set them in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth,
18 And to rule over the day and over the night, and to divide the light from the darkness: and God saw that it was good.
19 And the evening and the morning were the fourth day.
What is the book The Greatest Hoax on Earth about?
The full title of this book ''The Greatest Hoax on Earth:Refuting Dawkins on Evolution'' is another rebuttal by creation scientist Dr. Jonathan Sarfati. It attempts to answer Richard Dawkins recent work ''The Greatest Show on Earth.''
Dawkins outlined in his book what he regards as the best evolutionary evidences -something he realised he had not done in a number of his previous works. Dr. Sarfati refutes each alleged evidence point by point.
Among a number of things which Dawkins states is his often-repeated assertion that the eye is badly designed, due to the backwards-facing retina. Sarfati says this is questionable, since Dawkins' design would put the opaque choroid layer of blood vessels at the front of the eye -which would be like having a continuous black eye his other suggestion would make it impossible for regeneration after exposure to bright light and so it would take months for us to be able to see again each time we looked outside on a bright day. Sarfati quotes opthalmologist Dr. Goerge Marshall who stated "The idea that the eye is wired backward comes from a lack of knowledge of eye function and anatomy."
Sarfati also states that Dawkins continues to use straw-man arguments -pointing out things which creationists do not believe, in order to make his case. Sarfati suggests that Dawkins use of straw-men is inexcusable -that Dawkins should find out and address and refute what creationists actually say.
Answer
In reference to the bad design Dawkins alleges for the human eye (and Sarfati's refutation):
Sarfati states (in response to Dawkins comments about the alleged 'backward wiriing') "Once more, Dawkins shows no understanding of the need to regenerate the photocells, which necessitates this 'backward wiring'. (Greatest Hoax, p 273) Earlier Sarfati explains why Dawkins' allegedly superior design is nothing of the sort as it "would require either - the choroid in front of the retina-but the choroid is opaque....so this would be as useless as an eye with a hemorrhage! - Photoreceptors not in contact with the RPE or choroid at all- but without a rich blood supply to regenerate, then it would probably take months before we could see properly after we were photographed with a flashbulb or we glanced at some bright object." (Greatest Hoax p 271-272) Thus Sarfati shows that Dawkins' alleged better design is not better at all.
Sarfati's overall thrust is to demonstrate the ignorance of Dawkins in relation to the overall structure of the human eye, which does what it does very well, just as the octopus eye serves the octopus very well, in its particular environment. He also points out that the octopus does not see colour as humans can, nor is their vision particularly sharp. Sarfati also refers to a statement by ophthalmologist Dr George Marshall who said "The idea that the eye is wired backward comes from a lack of knowledge of eye function and anaotomy." (Greatest Hoax p 271). He also refers to the work of ophthalmologist Peter Gurney who also has written a thorough refutation of the idea that the human eye is badly designed (op. cit. p 274).
At the end of this section Sarfati also makes the point that alleging bad design does not in any way demonstrate how evolution created the eye in the first place.
Sarfati acknowledges in his epilogue that this subject is a big one. A listing of the chapter headings certainly reveals this to be so:
1. Bait-and-switch.
2. Species and Kinds.
3. Natural Selection.
4. Evolution before our very eyes?
5. Embryos and self-assembly.
6. Common ancestry or common design?
7. Where are the transitional fossils?
8. The links are still missing.
9. Ape-men?
10. Geographical distribution.
11. Is the earth ancient?
12. Young world evidence.
13. Origin of Life.
14. Lost structures:evolution or devolution?
15. 'Bad design':evidence for evolution?
16. "Nature red in tooth and claw"
17. Evolution, science,history and religion.
The above list shows that he has met Dawkins on a wide field of alleged evolutionary evidence. Acknowledging the limitations of such a work and the greatness of the topic he points to the 7000+ articles available on one creationist website alone (Creation Ministries International). He highlights the repeated misrepresentation of the creationist position by Dawkins and suggests it is better to read what creationists actually say and believe than the version presented by Dawkins (examples scattered throughout the book).
Why is Adam considered a saint?
Adam is considered a saint by Eastern, not Western, Christianity. According to the Eastern Orthodox Church, a saint is whosoever may be found among Heaven's population. A heavenly saint may not be recognized as such on earth. But the fact of his existence on earth and residence now in heaven makes Adam a saint in the eyes of Eastern Orthodoxy.
AnswerAccording to Genesis, Adam committed the greatest sin in the history of the world, when he ate the forbidden fruit. Puzzlingly, in spite of this, Christianity regards him as a saint, and Jesus has been referred to as the second Adam. Perhaps this is because, after the story of Adam and Even being cast out of the Garden of Eden, the Bible is unfailingly positive about Adam.
