Ecumenical Church Body Accuses Radical Islam DVD of Misleading Viewers

jcfollower »

Tue Nov 04, 2008 3:00 pm Agree: 3   Disagree: 0

I have not watched this DVD, but did watch a multi-part series on PBS about the same subject. I believe it was Frontline. Even coming from a more liberal viewpoint, the realities of deeply ingrained hatred shown in that documentary are frightening.

We musn't paint all muslims with a broad brush, but we cannot deny the realities that do exist. This isn't going to go away if we all just "make nice." The extremists aren't going to change or go away just because some folks got together and had a tea party. Children are being raised to hate all non-muslims in some parts of the world. There were celebrations in the streets of some cities when 9/11 happened, and many non-extremist muslims did nothing to object, even in more civilized nations where their safety wouldn't have been at risk if they had. From what I saw in that documentary series, peace will not come until Jesus Christ himself brings peace.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:45 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 1

I'm sorry to have upset you. It is clear that you are very knowledgable on scientific subjects. Knowledge is a good thing.

The Bible commands us that 'with knowledge, get wisdom.' "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom." Fear meaning an awe and respect of...

Although we must agree to disagree, I hope for you that you find that wisdom. We've beaten this dead horse to death.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:33 pm Agree: 1   Disagree: 0

The folks who don't agree with the belief in evolution just want a simple, logical, explanation that takes us from data, to the conclusion that everything in this entire, complex and magnificent universe came about by chance.

If you don't get mad, and you gently explain it to our satisfaction, then we will consider it and decide if we agree with you.

Impuning our character and our education isn't gonna cut it. Stand and deliver.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:28 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

ERV and chromosome 2 fusion are both interesting scientific discoveries. However, good science experimentation leads us to a conclusion. Bad science assumes a conclusion and crams every new finding into it.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:10 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Because of my ignorance, I would like for you to explain them rather than provide weblinks.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:51 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I think it would be helpful if you would take us through all of the 'support' that would lead us to 'believe' that evolution accounts for the 'origin of species.' Please do this gently and kindly, we ignorant are so very fragile.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:34 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

You have data. You say that it proves evolution. It is merely data. Truth cannot be proven with science.

How the earth originated and how organisms originated cannot be observed. Therefore their origins are outside the realm of science and fall into the realm of speculation. If you decide which belief system explains them, that is an act of 'faith.'

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 9:11 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Data you have. Findings you have. Linked them to prove that evolution is not a religion, you haven't.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:44 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I believe that epigenetics can account for both. Now please link the findings to proof of evolution.

I still say that we are both religious adherents, just different religions.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 8:34 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I don't know of anyone ever witnessing natural selection. A lot of data has been collected and if we can just cram it into our cookie cutter of preconceived notions.......

Prove that evolution is not based on faith.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:33 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I base my belief in God's creative ability on faith and not upon science. Human beings have learned a lot about how radioactive elements decay, how organisms are similar in their structural elements etc.

The problem we have is what to make of these observations. If we move to theorizing from our hypothesis, we must have observations based upon data gathered which are repeatable and tend only to point toward our theory. I say, once again, is natural selection the only possible conclusion from all of this data?

You need to prove that your leaping-off point into the belief in evolution isn't a leap of 'faith.'

Student Sent Home for Dressing as Jesus for Halloween

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:28 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

Come on school officials. Get real. You want youngsters to be open and free thinkers and then you limit what they can think about?

Other religious symbols occur in halloween costumes. Satan for the satanists. Mythological creatures for believers in mythology etc. By overreacting to the kid's costume, you've brought more attention to it.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:06 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

That was just a general comment, not directed at most recent posts.

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Mon Nov 03, 2008 4:03 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

"Ad hominem against the man" is a debate technique used by those who would rather attack the character and education of their adversary, than logically and reasonably explain and defend their own point of view.

Christians and Money Management

jcfollower »

Sun Nov 02, 2008 8:43 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

And remember that the borrower is servant to the lender. Knowing what the Bible says about managing your money is very important. Crown Ministries is a great source for materials to help with this.

S.F. Christians Out to Break 'Sodom and Gomorrah' Mentality

jcfollower »

Sun Nov 02, 2008 7:24 pm Agree: 4   Disagree: 0

We need to just go and do what God tells us to do, and stop worrying about what the politically correct think about it.

Bravo for I AM LOVE 360 and for the old-fashioned ministries that will also reach the lost. Whatever will win people, before it is too late, is great.

Survey: Evangelical Support for McCain Increasing, Not Decreasing

jcfollower »

Sun Nov 02, 2008 1:57 am Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

I've got to ask. How was Obama allowed to run for president if his citizenship has not been properly verified? I believe that is a constitutional requirement for the office. Can you give a source that we can look at online? Thanks

Turning Your Clock Back Sunday May Help Your Heart

jcfollower »

Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:56 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Just curious. How many clocks/watches/answering machines/clocks on computers and appliances etc. do each of you have to reset each time that there is a time change?

For me, it's almost 25.

Turning Your Clock Back Sunday May Help Your Heart

jcfollower »

Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:54 pm Agree: 0   Disagree: 0

Does anybody else wish that we could all just split the difference and set the clocks back only 30 minutes?

Scientists, Theologians Gather for Vatican Conference on Evolution

jcfollower »

Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:22 pm Agree: 2   Disagree: 1

No, I would never claim knowledge that was not my own. My background is in Microbiology. I am impressed with your knowledge of current radiochemistry.

However, I still believe that there is an element of faith involved here, because the decay rate data to which you refer cannot be verified with recorded historical scientific data. Are these decay rates linear? Can we know not having lived and witnessed such? Those who do not believe that God created the heavens and the earth will state that no one was there to witness it. Guess what. No one has witnessed complete decay rates either. We are still limited only to what has been recorded thus far and what we can 'predict' or 'hypothesize' will happen. It doesn't prove that you are wrong, for sure. But it also doesn't prove that you are right. Sorry. For now I will choose to believe or have faith in my religion and not yours.