Equating Animals with Humans

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Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:49 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I'm sorry. The article is found on www.answersingenesis.org not www.answers.com.

Equating Animals with Humans

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Wed Mar 19, 2008 2:43 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

The problem with Dr. Miller in the video is that he presents this "evidence" under assumed assumptions of factual evolutionary processes. Therefore, he draws only one conclusion from his research... that evolution must be true! The fault in his presentation was recently summed up in an article on Answers.com...

"While the evidence for a fusion appears consistent with the evolution model, Dr. Miller implies that it is inconsistent with ID or creation models. He makes the ludicrous claim that the only way creationists can respond to this evidence is: “That’s the way the designer made it.”4 This statement reveals Dr. Miller’s inability to think outside his paradigm. As a creationist who finds chromosomal rearrangements fascinating, I can honestly say I never thought of that possibility. One possibility I had considered is that humans and apes (and perhaps other animals too) were created with the same number of chromosomes with similar banding patterns.14 Since chromosome numbers vary within created kinds, it is not in the chromosome number where we should expect the most significant differences to lie, but in the coded information.

Although Ken Miller’s story does not properly consider current scientific understanding of chromosomal fusions or significant genomic differences between apes and humans, he promotes it enthusiastically to support his belief that humans descended from apes. Furthermore, he is ardently opposed to teaching intelligent design in the schools, claiming that it is not scientific.15 He appears to be blind to the fact that the belief that humans descended from apes is a religious (atheistic) one; such changes have never been observed. Thus, he is not able to distinguish between science and religious indoctrination."

Christian Right Needs Leadership, Says Dobson

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Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:50 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Bozo,
You are right. I probably will vote this fall. I know Jimmy Stewart (Mr. Smith Goes to Washington) won't save us from all the corruption that exists in politics today, but I pray God's will be done, and I do know He is ultimately in control.

Calif. Shows What Liberals Will do with Unlimited Power

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Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:49 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

I must say, I "escaped" from California 2 and a half years ago. Just in time, it seems. But I'm afraid that the saying "As California goes, so goes the country" has some truth in it. It is very discouraging. What makes it all the harder is that I really love California- it is a beautiful state with many great people trying to defend the faith. And I still consider it my (earthly) home. I would like to go back someday, but it is not safe for my kids there anymore. I live in NC now, which seems to be somewhat like CA was about 10-20 years ago.

Christian Right Needs Leadership, Says Dobson

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Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:43 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Would Jesus have voted for the lesser of two evils? Would He have voted? I don't know. Maybe He would have. I just know I'm not looking forward to this upcoming election or the next four years, but my hope is not in politics.

Southern Baptists Fight Climate Change

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Tue Mar 11, 2008 5:22 am Agree: 2   Disagree: 0

Yes, God's creation is in deep trouble. We better help Him out here. He obviously created a world that cannot sustain itself without man taking care of it.
Would this be humanistic at all? Hmmm.

Pro-Gay Booklet's 'Facts' Draw Criticism

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Wed Feb 27, 2008 1:21 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

feet, we do need to reason, but that is on the premise that you will be reasonable. Denying the fact that Scripture specifically condemns homesexual practices and other sexual deviations in numerous places is not reasonable. It is not my intention to offend you, but it is difficult to reason with those who are still in spiritual darkness.

Pro-Gay Booklet's 'Facts' Draw Criticism

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Wed Feb 27, 2008 9:56 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

This is so sad, but this is a fallen world for sure. The process of legitimizing sin has always existed since the fall, and the evidence is all around, even in this discussion. God has given you a free will to make your choices. I feel terrible for those who have become "victims" of sin becoming so commonplace that it is acceptable and justified by this world. I am a sinner and it is by grace alone that I am saved, but repentance is necessary. One must really examine themselves daily in light of Scripture. If I really love Him, I will keep His commandments.

Top 10 Movies of 2007 Announced at 'Christian Oscars'

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Tue Feb 19, 2008 12:55 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

I must agree, also. Yet, I also must confess that I am guilty of not only watching some of these movies, but overlooking the sin in them.

Younger Catholics Becoming Increasingly Liberal, Studies Show

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Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:04 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

It is definitely true that ALL denominations have problems in many areas. The church is in trouble today. I guess my point was that in some denominations and Catholicism, for a young person, the church and its practices and rituals seem very cold. As an adult I can see the invaluable practices of these in showing our devotion to the Lord, but for young people it's difficult to understand without having that personal relationship with Christ and meaningful worship and praise which is abesnt in so many denominations.

Study: Americans Say Non-Church Worship is Fully Biblical

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Tue Feb 19, 2008 5:53 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 1

Yeah, and in another ground-breaking poll here in post-Christian America a majority of people believe it is acceptable to wear non-matching socks!

Younger Catholics Becoming Increasingly Liberal, Studies Show

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Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:47 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I guess the article doesn't suprise me much. I don't mean to be critical of Catholics, but just speaking from my own experience as own who has had many Catholic friends and cousins when I was younger, their faith was not very important to them at that time in their lives. So I don't really believe this is something new. Now, I really don't know for sure the reasons why this is so. While there are some young protestants that don't take their faith very seriously when they're young, I believe there is a definite difference. I don't know how the youth programs and youth apologetics are handled in the Catholic church, but they may be an area that should be looked at.

NYC Hit by Christian Anti-Media Teen Rally

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Thu Feb 14, 2008 6:10 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I must admit that I am probably guilty of not giving much credit to todays youth (even Christian youth). My faith in God working through today's youth is restored a liltte more.

Most Evangelical Leaders Still Support Iraq War

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Thu Feb 14, 2008 5:22 am Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

I really believe that those who oppose the war just want to put their head in the sand and assume that their are no threats out there. Of course, they would never admit to that. The U.S. is far from a perfect country, but since its inception has stood as a defender of the weaker or exploited nations of the world. We live in a fallen world and many times selfish ambition may inject itself into acts of nobility and every country should be expected to take actions to defend itself. I don't believe that anyone can honestly doubt President Bush's sincerity and honesty in his attempts to protect America from threats abroad. Mistakes made? Yes. But those who thought that this war was going to be quick and easy must realize that we live in a time where we live under the threat of those who want nothing more than to see this great nation fall to its knees and beg forgiveness from allah. Contrary to the propaganda that is so popular today, we did not start this war, and our response to 9/11, while somewhat misguided at times, was just and necessary for the protection of its citizens. Bush is definitely not one of the greatest presidents, but he is nowhere near one of the worst, either. A good, sincere, honest leader, but falllibe to be sure.