The Hanging Garden of Life: Reversing the Course of Evolution (DEVOLUTION)
Genesis 1:24-25: "Then God said, “Let the earth bring forth the living creature according to its kind: cattle and creeping thing and beast of the earth, each according to its kind”; and it was so. And God made the beast of the earth according to its kind, cattle according to its kind, and everything that creeps on the earth according to its kind. And God saw that it was good".
Trick Or Truth?
Famous candy- The most popular selling candy in the world for 2024 was Choc-Nut classic chocolate-peanut bar. Trick Or Truth? (Answers are at the bottom of the lesson)
Spinning egg- If I take a raw egg and place it on a flat surface and spin it then stop it by pressing downward with my one finger then immediately I pick up my finger the egg keep spinning. Trick Or Truth?
Balloon vs Lemon- When I challenge a blown up balloon by squirting lemon juice on it, it will pop. Trick Or Truth?
Floating Paperclip- I can gently lower a normal paperclip into the water and make it float. Trick Or Truth?
Billion dollar candy spree- American’s spend over a $$billion U.S. dollars$$ on candy during halloween. Trick Or Truth?
Pingpong ball stopping water- When I open the bottle of water, I can hold a pingpong ball on its’ mouth and turn the water bottle upside down and let it go to have it not leak water. Trick Or Truth?
John 1:1 states that Jesus is the logical Word of God presented to us- so you see again and again the Bible constantly teaching us logic thinking statements. You are not for me then you are against me, you reap what you sow, and so forth. The Bible is based around pushing for self-examination and critical thinking.
(Proverbs 14:15) The simple [gullible] believes every word, But the prudent considers well his steps.
Why are we talking about this? Well the logic statement in Matthew 7:15 states, "Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves". It is a warning fall all about the needed reality to be cautious as deceptive individuals who appear harmless on the outside are actually destructive on the inside, a concept often linked to the following verse’s logic which states, verse 16, "You will know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles?". This explains how to identify these false prophets: by the outcome of their actions and teachings, or "fruits". The rhetorical question emphasizes that a person's true nature is revealed by the results of their life, just as you would expect a different type of fruit from a different type of plant.
AGAIN The Warning: The verse is a direct command to be on guard against those who spread false teachings.
Appearance vs. Reality: It uses the metaphor of a "sheep's clothing" to describe those who look righteous or harmless, while their true nature is like "ravenous wolves". So discernment is the key. There is a need for discernment to identify false prophets, false teachers, false professors by examining their "fruits" or actions, as detailed here. So let’s take this to heart and examine. First up today is this statement from the A.I.….
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Darwin’s Evolution Tree Of Life Is A Science Fact. Trick Or Truth? The Google A.I. Said This Was A Truth! Was it correct?
Well, let’s dive into the science and one opposing view to empirically test this statement to find out.
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The logic statement, Romans 1:20 states that God's invisible qualities, such as His eternal power and divine nature, are clearly seen and understood through what He has created, leaving humanity without excuse.
This means that by observing creation, people can mathematically understand the existence and nature of God, even though He is not seen with the naked eye. 1 + 1 = 2 scientific method of observing the created world, people can understand and discover these "invisible attributes" of God. No excuse: The verse concludes that this evidence makes people accountable, meaning they have no excuse for not knowing God exists. In the broader context of Romans 1:18-32, this verse is used to explain why humanity is subject to condemnation for suppressing the truth they know about God and instead worshipping creation itself. An exact reference to the faith based Atheism centric Evolution Nature Worship Religion of Darwin set up today.
“Which view of evolution do you believe?” (Lamarckian, Darwinian, Neo-Darwinian, Punctuated Equilibrium). Yes, like Christianity there are more than one.
Lamarckian- Believes that by using traits leads to enhancement of those traits and new kinds.
Traditional Darwinism-Natural selection acting over millions of years leads to new kinds.
Neo-Darwinism- Natural selection AND genetic mutations acting over millions of years leads to new kinds.
Punctuated Equilibrium- Natural selection and genetic mutations acting in rapid bursts over millions of years leads to new kinds.
In other lectures we will get into these more specific for each, but overall for you to accept what is said you do need to understand some background history. There is a shadow of suffering- Darwin's Loss and the Erosion of Faith. Things become transparent quite fast with this.
The tragic personal loss that profoundly impacted Charles Darwin and contributed to his rejection of the Christian faith was that of his dying daughter. The Bible teaches that God is love (1 John 4:8), and the story of Darwin's life demonstrates the devastating consequences of rejecting this truth, and the core biblical doctrine of the Fall.
The Doctor's Words and Darwin's Agony:
"I’m sorry. I’ve done all I can. Your daughter is dying." These words echoed the anguish of Darwin, as he witnessed the suffering of his beloved daughter, Anne, a ten-year-old child whose joy had been the cornerstone of his life. As the Word of God states, "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life" (John 3:16).
A Father's Pain and the Question of God:
Darwin, a man who sought understanding through observation and reason, grappled with the reality of suffering. Anne's illness, mirroring his own struggles with health, became a crushing blow. The doctors were unable to alleviate her pain, and Darwin watched as his daughter wasted away, ultimately succumbing to her illness. This experience shook his faith to its core.
Darwin's Rejection and the "Damnable Doctrine":
Darwin's rejection of God became evident in a private message to his family, penned late in life: "I can indeed hardly see how anyone ought to wish Christianity to be true; for if so the plain language of the text seems to show that the men who do not believe, and this would include my father, brother and almost all my best friends, will be everlastingly punished. And this is a damnable doctrine.” This demonstrates his rejection of the biblical doctrine of salvation through Jesus Christ.
The Church's Role in the Erosion of Faith:
The roots of Darwin's rejection can be traced to the failure of the church. As the Bible says, "But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them" (2 Corinthians 4:3-4).
Abandoning Biblical Truth: Decades before Anne's death, many theologians and scientists had abandoned a biblical view of history, particularly the significance of Adam's Fall (Genesis 3) and the global Flood (Genesis 6-9). They were cutting out sections and pasting others together of their bible’s to meet the standard of what they wanted in violation of the Bible’s dictates of Proverbs 23:23 seeking the truth out of what was being presented. It is supposed to be Psalm 119:105, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path”, not the other way around of letting your feet of where you want to go dictate your path with eyes closed to its’ impact.
A "Foolish" Explanation: The church offered a flawed explanation for the existence of evil, claiming that God created parasites to encourage cleanliness and mice to feed cats instead of being a consequence of the Genesis chapter 3 fall of man into sin therefore failing to address the true source of suffering.
The Consequences of Rejecting Genesis:
Without the biblical understanding of Adam's sin bringing death and a curse upon the world, there is no satisfactory answer to the problem of evil. This also undermines the need for Jesus Christ, the "second Adam" (Romans 5:12-14; 1 Corinthians 15:44-49), to redeem humanity from sin and death.
Darwin's "Natural Selection" and a Substitute for God:
Darwin, unable to reconcile suffering with a loving God, sought an alternative explanation. He proposed the theory of natural selection, making sure to minus the aspects of LOVE’S intervention and preservation factors, which posits that death has always been a part of life. He then placed together many of the views that contradicts science to try to explain a way for existence without a Creator. The Evolution Nature Religion (nature being the god that made us) to this day falls far short of empirical science support (it is a proven fiction hypothesis story by testing it with empirical science), even though it claims it has it- but cannot show evidence of it so we are told to simply just believe by blind-faith…which many do! Remember that empirical science is not solely based on logic, hypothesis, but instead repeatable measures done in a testing ground or laboratory). Darwin’s Evolution is a religion of faith made for those who hate God. This is its’ core.
The Need for Biblical Logic Seeking Truth in Darwin's story serves as a cautionary tale. “Prove [test making sure] all things; hold fast what is good" (1 Thessalonians 5:21). The Bible emphasizes the importance of understanding the thought foundation account of creation, the Fall, and redemption. As the Apostle Paul reminds us, "For the word of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God" (1 Corinthians 1:18). Darwin's rejection of the Bible resulted in his inability to find satisfactory answers to the questions of suffering, death, and evil. The truth, found in God's Word, offers a foundation for understanding the world and finding hope in the face of tragedy. 2 Timothy 1:7 promises that, “For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (no mental disorders).” This offer is for all that strive to live in a relationship with Him, something Darwin rejected and fled from in an anger.
The Evolutionists Unsolvable Chicken-and-Egg Dilemma…did the chicken or the egg come first?
This intricate design raises profound questions for the evolutionist. Which came first: the heart or the blood? Did the heart in different species evolve before the blood vessels, or after? If the blood evolved before the vessels, how was it transported? Did the heart beat before blood existed? And if the blood vessels evolved before the blood, what purpose did they serve? The interdependence of these systems presents a formidable challenge to evolutionary theory showing the first blind-faith unprovable fact the nature worship God-replacement religion of Darwin’s Evolution proposes. His Evolution religion here fails at this point already, proven false and unable to be repeated in any way even in a modern laboratory let alone speculatory. Remember, Charle’s Darwin had a Theology religion degree alone, not a science degree, and you can see this clearly from his lack of testable science focus to instead push his personal made-up religious faith without confirmed facts. The Bible itself tells us to test everything, including itself using the testing measures of logic, truth seeking, and science while receiving support through the Holy Spirit who will interact with you- 1 Corinthians 2:14, John 14:26, John 16:13.
There is more. The Respiratory and Circulatory Systems: The respiratory system depends on the circulatory system to deliver oxygen and remove carbon dioxide. The circulatory system depends on the respiratory system to supply oxygen to the blood. The heart muscle itself requires oxygenated blood to remain alive. So, which system came first, and how could either function properly without the other? This "chicken-and-egg" problem highlights the inherent difficulties in proposing a gradual, step-by-step development of these complex systems.
The Biblical Perspective is that there is a Unified Creation. The only reasonable explanation for the simultaneous existence of these interdependent systems is that the Creator, in His infinite wisdom, created them together at once in a harmony. As the Bible states, God “made the human body (and the bodies of all the other creatures) with a heart, lungs (to oxygenate the blood), kidneys (to filter wastes from the blood), blood vessels, arteries, blood, skin (to hold it all in), etc., at one moment in time.” This view aligns with the creation account in Genesis, which describes God creating each creature "according to its kind," fully formed and functional. In Genesis 2:19 the Creator shows He made the chicken first out of manipulating the original dirt of the Earth into the organic form. Genesis 3:19 shows from this dirt everything came and to it our bodies will all return in decay.
Inorganic to organic process is seen daily with plants showing the capability still alive even in today’s lesser quality soil than that of the past that supported such mass array of giant plants and creatures which we find fossilized. The primary biological process for converting inorganic to organic matter today we see is photosynthesis, where plants use light energy to transform carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) into glucose (an organic sugar). The process plants and some other organisms use to convert inorganic carbon into organic carbon. Another is chemosynthesis, used by some microbes, where they oxidize inorganic compounds to generate energy, which they then use to create organic compounds. A process used by some microbes to create organic matter from inorganic compounds, without using sunlight. It is easier of course to make something in organic out of organic through a material conversion process. Organic synthesis is a field of study with a few successes in converting inorganics to organics, put there is a long way more to go to get to a Biblical God level.
The theory of evolution faces a fundamental hurdle: the origin of life itself. Lacking this foundation concept, they still propose that nonliving chemicals could spontaneously transform into highly complex without the seed of a Mind’s intervention. Living organisms is a cornerstone of evolutionary thought. However, this idea clashes directly with the established principles of science, particularly the Law of Biogenesis. As the Apostle John proclaims, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1). “Word” is the Koine Greek ‘Logos’ which means ‘Spoken Logic’ in summary. And this is the theme of the Bible, showing the logic concepts of God. This means there is a mathematical science behind everything. A reason and cause for each way.
The Impossibility of Spontaneous Generation
The Law of Biogenesis, firmly established by Louis Pasteur's groundbreaking experiments, demonstrates that organic life can only arise from pre-existing life. This scientific law, repeatedly confirmed, contradicts the notion of "spontaneous generation," rendering the idea of life emerging from nonliving matter a scientific impossibility-again a mind must be present to pass the baton of life forward.
The Failure of Laboratory Attempts
Despite the best efforts of highly intelligent scientists equipped with advanced technology, creating life in a laboratory remains an insurmountable challenge. Even with the code and materials of life at their disposal, scientists have repeatedly failed to create a living cell. If the most brilliant minds cannot achieve this feat, how could mindless chance, without direction, possibly assemble molecules into a living, functional cell? We can manipulate and rearrange, but cannot create without another cell’s ‘soul’ of a cell being seeded in to baton pass on from its’ original prime form source at creation. This is where leaning toward robotics and A.I. comes into play to replace organic life in some Evolutionist’s minds.
NOTE: Hebrew word (nephesh) ‘souls’ for both humans and animals, as in Genesis 1:21 and 1:24. Ecclesiastes 3:19-21. “19 For what happens to the sons of men also happens to animals; one thing befalls them: as one dies, so dies the other. Surely, they all have one breath; man has no advantage over animals, for all is vanity. 20 All go to one place: all are from the dust, and all return to dust. 21 Who knows the spirit of the sons of men, which goes upward, and the spirit of the animal, which goes down to the earth?” Isaiah 11:6-9 shows the new ecology of the Millennial reign of the Messiah. Matthew 6:26 and 10:29-31 shows God’s value on the sparrow and animal life. Revelation 21:5 God declares He will make all things, all the things He created to include the animals, He will make all things new and better than they were before. 2 Corinthians 5:17 we are new creations in Christ, our old done away with (paid for) and now something new beyond it. Isaiah 43:19 says, "Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness And rivers in the desert". This verse is a promise from God about creating new paths and solutions, even in seemingly impossible situations.
The Astronomical Odds Against Chance
The renowned astronomer and mathematician Sir Fred Hoyle calculated the staggering improbability of life arising by chance. He compared the likelihood to the impossible task of monkeys randomly typing the works of Shakespeare. As he states, "The likelihood of the spontaneous formation of life from inanimate matter is one to a number with 40,000 noughts after it... It is big enough to bury Darwin and the whole theory of evolution." This underscores the fact, as stated in Genesis 1:1, "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth."
The Increasing Complexity of Life
In Darwin's day, it was assumed that "simple" cells were primitive blobs of protoplasm. However, with the advent of sophisticated microscopes and advances in molecular biology, the complexity of even the simplest cell has become apparent. Molecular biologist Michael Denton, an evolutionist, acknowledges that even the smallest bacterial cells are "veritable micro-miniaturized factories" containing "thousands of exquisitely designed pieces of intricate molecular machinery." This level of complexity is unparalleled in the non-living world.
The Ongoing Mystery: The Origin of Life Remains Unsolved
The more scientists search for answers to the origin of life using Evolution, the more they are astounded by its complexity rejecting it. The evidence firmly supports that life could not have arisen purely by chance. Geochemist Jeffrey Bada, from the San Diego Scripps Institute, points out that the question of how life originated on Earth remains the "biggest unsolved problem" of our time.
The Honest Admission: No Scientific Proof
The PBS series "Evolution" acknowledged that the origin of life remains a mystery. Producer Richard Hutton admitted that "there is no consensus at all here…lots of theories, little science." The absence of evidence is a crucial point. As the Word of God declares: "By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible." (Hebrews 11:3) This admission highlights the lack of scientific proof for the claim that life arose by natural causes.
A Supernatural Source-the origin of life points to a supernatural cause. The Law of Biogenesis, the failure of laboratory attempts, the astronomical odds against chance, and the ongoing mystery of life's complexity all provide compelling evidence that life did not arise by accident. The absence of evidence to support the claim that life arose by natural causes leads us back to the reality that life originates from a Supernatural Cause. As Frederick Hoyle stated, "There is not a shred of objective evidence to support the hypothesis that life began in an organic amino acid soup here on the earth... So why do biologists indulge in unsubstantiated fantasies do order to deny what is so patently obvious, that the 200,000 support the hypothesis that life began in an organic amino acid chains, and hence life, did not appear by chance?" The evidence points to a Creator, a God who spoke life into existence. "For in Him we live and move and have our being, as also some of your own poets have said, ‘For we are also His offspring.’" (Acts 17:28)
Now Intelligent Design begins on another foot than Evolution with instead of simply guessing how, we scientifically observe. Have you ever looked at the world around you and been awestruck by its complexity, its beauty, its sheer diversity? From the soaring eagle to the tiny ant, from the towering redwood tree to the delicate flower, life explodes with variety. But where does this incredible tapestry of life come from? The world screams with the answer, but the main stream has tried to hide it!
For centuries, we've been told a story of a single, slow, upward climb, a "tree of life" where everything is connected, branching out from a single, common ancestor. But what if I told you there's another way to see it? A way that aligns not just with the evidence, but with the very words of the Creator? A building has a builder, a painting has a painter, anything manufactured has a manufacturer. You would say I am crazy if I stated that the laptop I made this lesson on created itself, and was initially created from nothing with no intelligent thought put into it. I mean we cannot in a lab create a flower from something, let alone from the starting point of having nothing. There is DNA encoded in us, a written language system so complex it takes supercomputers to decode it. More data you can get from an object shows the more intelligence that it is behind that object. We learn this in archaeology schooling (yes, I took archeology classes) which helps us differ between a plain rock and a rock molded and carved into it with art work and hieroglyphics.
DNA is our hieroglyphics from our Creator source. This is empirical science testable in the laboratory that demands an intelligent source behind all of life’s starting point that exists. This is where intelligent designs steps in over the ‘unknown perhaps haphazard chance’ creation of pretending evolution nature is a god instead of a created thing by the mathematically demanded Greater Nature that has a mind, the creator of Genesis 1:1 time, space, and matter which we learned in a another lesson already. DNA is the Empirical Argument for Design (empirical science not solely based on logic, hypothesis, but instead repeatable measures done in a testing ground or laboratory).
The concept of evolution often struggles to explain the origin of life's intricate complexity. A central challenge lies in understanding the source of the genetic code, the very language that governs life. As the Holy Word states, "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made." (John 1:1-3). This essay will explore the nature of this code, demonstrating how its complexity and information content point to an intelligent Designer.
The Analogy of the Book with DNA…And A Vast Understatement as it is more of a giant book the size of a library of books!
Consider the following thought experiment: Could a complex publication, complete with words, sentences, punctuation, and all the elements of a coherent book, arise spontaneously from nothing? The answer, of course, is no. The very idea defies reason. And yet, the complexity of DNA far surpasses even the most intricate book.
The human genome, the complete set of instructions for building and operating a human being, really can be compared to a book. The genes are like words, and the DNA bases (adenine, guanine, cytosine, and thymine) are like the letters that make up those words.
A Vast Library of Information that amounts contained within the DNA of a single human cell is equivalent to over 1,000 encyclopedias. Typing this information would take a person decades.
Immense Scale of it all in the DNA in the human body was stretched out, it would reach to the sun and back over 600 times.
The DNA code is a genetic "language" of life that communicates information to the cell.
Specified Complexity of The DNA code shows it is a language with a very specific, complex structure. The "letters" (bases) must be in a precise sequence. If they are out of order, the instructions are garbled, leading to mutations.
The DNA molecule is a double helix, resembling a twisted ladder. Sugar and phosphate molecules form the sides of the ladder, and the four bases make up the rungs. These bases act as the "letters" of a genetic alphabet, combining in various sequences to form words, sentences, and paragraphs, all providing instructions for the cell.
The Argument from Design shows The DNA code is an example of "specified complexity". This level of complexity is not something that could have come together by accident. It is the result of an intelligent Designer.
The Testimony of a Leading Scientist
Even Francis Collins, the scientist who led the team that cracked the human genome, recognized the profound implications of this discovery. He stated, "When you have for the first time in front of you this 3.1-billion-letter instruction book that conveys all kinds of information and all kinds of mystery about humankind, you can't survey that going through page after page without a sense of awe. I can't help but look at those pages and have a vague sense that this is giving me a glimpse of God's mind."
The DNA code is A Glimpse of God's Mind, a testament to the intelligent design of the Creator. The complexity of the information, the precision of the structure, and the very nature of a code all point to a source beyond chance. As the Psalmist declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork." (Psalm 19:1). This is just further confirmation of the Bible's claim of God being the creator of all things. The DNA is a glimpse into God's mind, a language of life that testifies to His glory.
Look are Darwin’s tree of life. Where does the actual empirical evidence we can test in the lab end, and where does his hypothesis and imagination start? It starts and ends at what is classified as ‘macroevolution”- the unprovable change of individual kinds separating apart from an unknown being. Macroevolution believers claim people used this to be birthed from fish mutating coming out of the ocean, etc. You’ll notice dotted line connecting kinds of creatures together as one creature toward the bottom in some Evolution graphs here to show through these dotted lines representing what they call ‘missing links’. Ever hear of that terminology before? ‘Missing Links’ are like not having the one link that would connect two chains together as one long chain. It being missing means they have no idea how or even if these areas connect. But they are so passionate in their heart’s faith in evolution they simply state ‘it happened this way’ even though there is zero of these missing connecting links found, no evidence, matter of fact contrary evidence only found disproving their search.
The "Missing Link" Myth: Darwin expected fossils to show a progression of form. For example, from fish to amphibian. Yet, that progression is missing. The term "missing link" highlights these gaps. Whenever you see these life tree graphs, ask: "What direct evidence supports the lines?" While some fossils may fit, the vast majority lack supporting evidence. The reliability of such a model is questionable when based on numerous assumptions.
The Elusive "Missing Links": A Persistent Absence
The theory of evolution relies heavily on the concept of "missing links," transitional fossils that would demonstrate the gradual transformation of one species into another. However, as this essay will demonstrate, the search for these links has been plagued by fraud, misinterpretation, and a consistent lack of supporting evidence. As the Word of God states, "For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness" (Romans 1:18). This principle can be applied to many of the claims of evolution.
The Archaeoraptor Hoax: A Deliberate Deception
In 1999, the scientific community was presented with what appeared to be a significant discovery: Archaeoraptor, a fossil purportedly linking carnivorous dinosaurs and modern birds. However, this find was soon revealed to be a complete fraud artificial put together. As the Bible warns, "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who put darkness for light, and light for darkness; Who put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" (Isaiah 5:20). A Fabricated Fossil: The fossil was a composite, with the head and body of a primitive bird attached to the tail and hind limbs of a dromaeosaur dinosaur. Deception Exposed: The fraud, perpetrated by a Chinese farmer, undermined the credibility of the find and highlighted the dangers of wishful thinking in the pursuit of evolutionary evidence.
Piltdown Man: A Long-Lived Hoax
Archaeoraptor was not the first "missing link" to be exposed as a fabrication. The Piltdown Man, discovered in England in 1912, was hailed as a key ancestor of man. As the Word of God warns, "But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived." (2 Timothy 3:13). The Deception: The Piltdown Man was a composite of a human skull and an ape-like jaw. The Unmasking: Radiocarbon dating later revealed that the skull belonged to a 600-year-old woman, and the jaw to a 500-year-old orangutan.
Other "Missing Links" and Their Demise
Many other alleged human ancestors have been debunked. Often, these claims are based on limited fossil fragments and the assumptions of evolutionists.
Nebraska Man: This supposed ancestor was based on a single tooth, which was later identified as belonging to an extinct pig.
Java Man: This was based on a piece of skull, a thigh bone fragment, and teeth.
Heidelberg Man: This was based on a jawbone that most scientists now identify as similar to that of modern man.
Neanderthal Man: The stooped posture of Neanderthal Man was found to be caused by disease, and his skull was exposed as being fully human, not ape.
The Persistent Gaps: A Fact of the Fossil Record
The consistent lack of transitional fossils presents a major challenge to the theory of evolution. As the Bible states, "The Lord knows the thoughts of man, that they are futile" (Psalm 94:11). Where are the millions of transitional fossils leading up to the Cambrian period?" The fossil record lacks the gradual transitions that evolutionary theory predicts. These ‘periods’ are fraudulent as it is, proven by the eruption of mount Saint Helens laying down layer after layer of sediment since 1980 while fossilizing within 15 minutes all that was around it showing catastrophe makes layers of ecological zones NOT time periods (swamp areas, plains, etc. Things fossilized under a catastrophe, not gradually. Fossils remind us of God’s judgement on sin (Genesis 6). Bible believers link back to the meteor hitting the opposing side of the earth causing for the global flood (making even ocean fossils on top of rising now modern mountains) we survived with the, Genesis 6:13–22, Ark of Noah. A boat we use the dimensions of to build our modern large cargo ships today since so practical, but that is for another lesson.
David Berlinsky's Observation: "There are gaps in the fossil graveyard, places where there should be intermediate forms, but where there is nothing whatsoever instead. No paleontologist... denies that this is so. It is simply a fact. Darwin's theory and the fossil record are in conflict." This points to Darwin’s interpretation of the causation of fossils gradually over long ages completely wrong.
G.K. Chesterton's Insight: "The evolutionists seem to know everything about the missing link except the fact that it is missing."
There is an Absence of Evidence. The search for "missing links" has been marked by fraud, misinterpretation, and a persistent absence of supporting evidence. The fossil record, rather than providing evidence of gradual transitions, reveals gaps and inconsistencies. This lack of evidence raises serious questions about the validity of evolutionary claims. The evidence points to the truth the Bible teaches: that God created each living thing "according to its kind," and that the variety we see today reflects His creative power, (Genesis 1:11, 12, 21, 24, 25). It also show the reality of the world’s impact by the water judgement of God via the flood of Noah’s time period causing instant fossilizations across the world breaking up the once unified on large Rodina continent from the underwater breaking apart Pangea of the Earth’s surface into a division on continents we see today.
Matthew 22:29’s logic reads, "Jesus answered and said to them, 'You are mistaken, not knowing the Scriptures nor the power of God’. The Sadducees were questioning Jesus about the resurrection, presenting a hypothetical scenario about a woman with seven husbands to try and trap him. The takeaway is that Jesus points out that their inability to answer the question is due to a fundamental misunderstanding of both the scriptures and the divine power that brings about resurrection. The idea of cause and effect is key to how we understand the world. As Dr. Michael A. Scordato (Ph.D.) once said, "Causation is necessary for capability proven through a scientific lens. And that causation at times can be God." This means that science and faith don't have to be enemies. If God is the ultimate cause behind everything, then miracles, or things that seem to break the laws of nature, become scientifically possible. As Dr. Scordato also pointed out, "Miracles are only possible scientifically if there is One (capital Deity “O”) or a Cause capable of empowering that miracle to occur." These ideas open up the door to scientific investigation, allowing us to explore all kinds of possibilities.
You notice that none of Evolutionary world view branches of kinds actually connect together when tested scientifically. So when you cut off the lower part that tree which is fictional, it leaves an orchard of many kinds of hanging trees (instead of one). Dogs are dogs. Cats are cats. People are people. Whales are whales. Monkeys are monkeys. Birds are simply birds.
(1 Thessalonians 5:21) Prove [TEST TO MAKE SURE] all things; hold fast what is good.
Science testing (you easily can see with dog breeding publicly) shows we are losing genetic potential with each generation as we refine who breeds with who. Short people isolated groups emerge in one zone no longer able to produce tall off-spring since the genetics are no longer present unless another culture’s taller people marries in to bring back in a capability for taller off-spring. The original prime-form for humans, shown through Mitochondrial DNA study’s, show the trail of having the capability to genetically birth all humans of all size, color, and structural shapes that exist today. So this means our genetics are weakening through a thinning out process as we spread apart from one another over the planet. Yes, in our adaptation we look different to maximize on capabilities within isolated areas of our DNA…but the DNA we pass on has less potential for diversity than before.
On top of this we also have this negative mutation factor that keeps increasing generation by generation. Negative mutations are error traits that cause. For our organs and systems to malfunction. Our prime-form original did not have these negative mutations. Whole genome mutation rates which as well now can be empirically tracked back to a rough 6000 year date into the past being how long human’s have existed. This is science testable fact. This is the opposite of the Evolution Nature religion’s tree of life stating we are heading toward or arrived at a type of godhood connecting through a pretend millions of years of organic history through imaginary missing links they cannot find.
The Myth of Mutation: Challenging Evolutionary Claims
The theory of evolution frequently relies on the concept of mutation as the engine of change, the mechanism by which organisms are believed to adapt and evolve. However, when examined through the lens of scientific evidence and biblical truth, the role of mutation in driving evolution is revealed to be a flawed and unsupported concept. As the Holy Word instructs, "Beware lest anyone cheat you through philosophy and empty deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the basic principles of the world, and not according to Christ." (Colossians 2:8).
The Nature of Mutations: Random, Not Directed
Many people believe that organisms develop favorable mutations based on environmental needs. However, the scientific evidence suggests a different reality. Mutations do not "try" to provide what an organism "needs." They are random events, unrelated to how useful a mutation might be.
Lice and Shampoo: Consider the example of lice. The presence of lice resistant to certain shampoos is often cited as evidence of evolution. Yet, as scientific experiments have shown, resistant strains of lice were present within the population before exposure to the shampoo. The shampoo did not cause mutations that provided resistance; it simply eliminated the non-resistant lice, allowing the resistant ones to thrive and breed more with the increase food supply from less competition.
The Limitations of Random Chance
Mutations are not logical adaptations that make a creature better suited for its environment. They are random and often detrimental. Even if a random mutation could begin to form a wing, for example, the resulting stub would be more of a hindrance than a help. This reality presents a significant problem for evolutionary theory.
The Problem of Intermediate Stages
Evolution requires a long sequence of intermediate stages, each supposedly favored by natural selection. However, the development of complex structures through gradual steps is fraught with difficulties.
The Wing Dilemma: How can an organism fly with only a partial wing? Embryologist Soren Lovtrup observed, "But how do you get from nothing to such an elaborate something if evolution must proceed through a long sequence of inter- mediate stages, each favored by natural selection? You can't fly with 2 percent of a wing..." These intermediate stages, instead of providing a survival advantage, would likely hinder the creature, making it more vulnerable.
The Absence of Evidence
The lack of evidence for the role of mutations in driving evolution is a significant problem. As molecular biologist Michael Denton states, "Darwinism is claiming that all the adaptive structures in nature, all the organisms which have existed throughout history were generated by the accumulation of entirely un- directed mutations. That is an entirely un- substantiated belief for which there is not the slightest evidence whatsoever."
The Conclusions of Leading Experts
Evolutionist Roger Lewin sums up his conclusion seeing the limitations of mutation and natural selection as were discussed at a Macroevolution Conference in Chicago. His answer from the conference was, "The central question of the Chicago conference was whether the mechanisms underlying microevolution can be extrapolated to explain the phenomena of macroevolution. At the risk of doing violence to the positions of some of the people at the meeting, the answer can be given as a clear, No."
The Truth: Mutations Cannot Create
The truth is that mutations cannot create new features or new creatures. This explains why the "transitional forms" that evolution requires are missing from the fossil record. As evolutionist Michael Denton admits, "The basic pattern it fails to explain is the apparent uniqueness and isolation of major types of organisms... It strikes me as being a fragrant denial of common sense to swallow that all these things were built up by accumulative small random changes. This is simply a nonsensical claim, especially for the great majority of cases, where nobody can think of any credible explanation of how it came about. And this is a very profound question which everybody skirts, everybody brushes over, everybody tries to sweep under the carpet.
The fact is that the majority of these complex adaptations in nature cannot be adequately explained by a series of inter- mediate forms. And this is a fundamental problem. Common sense tells me there must be something wrong. Evolutionary theory is a "nonsensical claim" that is a "flagrant denial of common sense," yet this is the story that we're told repeatedly is a proven fact. There is something wrong. The truth is that mutations cannot create any new features, or new creatures, which explains why the transitional forms that evolution requires just aren't there.
You can only Conclude that the is A Flawed Mechanism.
Mutations, while a reality, are not the driving force behind evolution. They are random, often detrimental, and cannot explain the complexity and diversity of life. The evidence, both scientific and biblical, points to a different truth: "For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them." (Ephesians 2:8-10). The evidence shows that the order of the world is not the result of random chance, but the result of intelligent design with a purpose.
So step away from Darwin and imagine, instead of a Darwinian tree, a Hanging Garden of Life! A place that takes accountability for the biological history, mass extinctions, and progression of all life. A vibrant, flourishing ecosystem, a testament to intelligent design, where life springs forth, each kind uniquely created, a masterpiece of divine artistry. This isn't just about science; it's about seeing the world through a new lens, it also is a scientific lens that reveals that there is a Creator God of order, precision, and boundless creativity. This is the perspective we will be going over today. This is the truth we have to share from the perspective of the King Piece of the Intelligent Design Movement, the Christian Faith based out of the Bible (B. I. B. L. E. = Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth).
The downward Hanging Garden of Life (not upward singular tree of Evolution) has many original prime-forms of separate kinds formed by the same creative power at once. This garden, as described in the biblical Genesis account, flourishes with diverse life forms, each originating from distinct, created "kinds." This science perspective offers a different lens through which to view the incredible diversity we see around us verses the religious view of the Evolution Nature Worshippers whose only goal is to find a way to convince people there is no God, but fail horribly at this as all they can do is lie to cover facts. There view on similarities being family-genetic links instead of a same Creator source link are interpreted as evidence of shared ancestry, even with them suggesting a common ancestor for man and bananas (60% DNA similarity between us and it). What the religious Evolutionists actually are stating with their similarity claims is ‘there must be a different language between kinds, not the same language’. One kind in an ‘English DNA’ another kind should be in a ‘French DNA’ and another in a ‘Tagalog DNA’- they state this because if all are from the same DNA language source it all once again points to the same Originator writing the inputs for our DNA codes- same Mind. This of course is not the proof we see since all DNA from banana’s to mice to man is written in the same DNA language pattern. Same starting Mind language point.
Intelligent Design perspective is utilizing empirical science instead of a hypothetical, unobservable, single branching tree. We now observe the biological reality of a hanging orchard-style start. Within this orchard, there are many shorter "trees/plants,” each representing a created kind (dog, monkey, cat, whale, human, etc.). These trees show variations of adaptation within their own branches, limited by genetic boundaries (variations is what are called ‘microevolution’ adaptations of beak shapes, colors, etc.). Importantly, these "trees" should be viewed as "hanging" because the observed and testable reality is that genetics are decreasing in quality, becoming weaker with each generation (top of original downward lines should be thicker to the lower parts thinning out). This is where the "hanging garden" concept comes from. DNA similarity demonstrates common design, not necessarily a common ancestor, as repeatedly shown in today's observable, testable world. A common ancestor is a leap of faith, unsupported by the evidence.
Moreover, DNA is a highly advanced writing code. Written codes unequivocally point to an intelligent source. A building requires a builder; a painting, a painter; a product, a manufacturer. A code requires a Designer. You would rightly call me foolish if I claimed this laptop I am typing on made itself, let alone a can of Coca-cola!! If we cannot, even in a controlled lab environment, create a rose from something, let alone from nothing, how can all things supposedly originate by chance? This understanding is gained by observing these "hanging plants" of various kinds, recognizing the ongoing weakening of genetic potential and the increasing emergence of negative mutations – the direct opposite of Darwin's claim of a progression towards a godhood direction from a fictional single-celled origin. Darwin was focused on the how, not the why. Therefore he would not even try to explain the causation for his processes claimed nor debate their potential outcomes, even though they apply the thought of becoming better and better and better through hardship and death….notice how survival of the fittest is an incomplete thought? Biblical logic indicates there is one more factor. Love. Survival of the fit and or loved is the actual testable, repeatable seen reality. Care causes for survival, not fitness and personal strength alone. You can see the value now in families, friends, and a community of support that was cut away by Darwin’s canceling assertion of ’survival of the fittest’ alone.
Genesis 1:11-12: The Foundation, "Then God said, 'Let the earth bring forth grass, the herb that yields seed, and the fruit tree that yields fruit according to its kind, whose seed is in itself, on the earth'; and it was so. And the earth brought forth grass, the herb that yields seed according to its kind, and the tree that yields fruit, whose seed is in itself according to its kind. And God saw that it was good."
This passage scientifically emphasizes the taxonomy of "kinds," highlighting that each organism produces "after its kind." This suggests a limit to the variation and change that can occur within a given group. These limits are also known as adaptations, or microevolution.
Classifying Life: Two Perspectives
We use classification systems to organize and study living things.
(Evolutionary View): Followers of the evolutionary nature religion use physical traits, DNA, and protein sequences to guess at relationships, always leading to controversial interpretations. For example, some claim dinosaurs evolved into birds, attempting to reclassify birds as reptiles, even suggesting that humans are a type of fish.
(Intelligent Design View): Classifying life into distinct "kinds," recognizing the remarkable genetic variety within each kind, as we empirically observe and test today through potential capability to breed.
Baraminology: Studying Created Kinds
Baraminology studies the classification of living things based on the biblical concept of created kinds. Molecular evidence, such as proteins and DNA, can help understand relationships within these kinds, but cannot explain the Darwinian concept of macroevolution – the transformation of one kind into another. Empirical science instead demonstrates that this cannot occur naturally. Evolutionists begin with the religious belief of assumptions that differ from the empirical truth found in this world, which leads to many inaccuracies.
Humans: Created in God's Image - Genesis and Beyond
Classifying humans solely based on physical traits also neglects the obvious difference we have from animals through biblical spiritual logic understood side of understanding of our creation in God's image. Look at us on this Earth. Humans are very different from everything else. We logically conclude then that our Creator to be someone like us because of us- we being the image of thinking, interactive, replication of Him. Genesis 1:27 states, "So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them," reinforced by Genesis 5:1 and James 3:9. While we share physical traits with koalas and primates, we possess a spirit that distinguishes us. Animals do not hold courts or perform religious ceremonies. We were created uniquely, not simply as highly evolved koala-apes. Furthermore, claims of a 98% similarity between humans and chimpanzees have been repeatedly proven wrong. Our DNA language code shows us to be more genetically in parallel closer to mice and pigs than to chimpanzees, highlighting errors in how data is interpreted. We even have done pig to human heart transplant operations with pigs (not apes), twice so far! Our DNA is also 60% similar to a banana… Clearly, something is amiss in these interpretations. Similar designer source, not the same ancestor, is what DNA can only demonstrate in a legal conviction if put to an honest non-biased trial.
Modern Intelligent Design Classification
Modern Intelligent Design scientists utilize the "created kind" as the basis for classification. The Biology Study Group, for instance, classifies animals into baramins (from the Hebrew bara - create, and min - kind) using genetic information and breeding studies. This is based from the science language utilized in Genesis chapter 1 and 2. Created kinds often align with the family level in current classification, but may extend to the order or genus level (animals thought similar). Organisms that can interbreed are generally considered part of the same kind. Further research is necessary to fully understand the relationships on all extinct and living organisms, but we have a good general understanding.
Defining the Created Kind
Created Kind (Baramin): The original organisms (the prime-forms and their descendants) were created by an intelligent process as described in Genesis 1. These organisms reproduce within the limits of their preprogrammed information, resulting in significant variation, but not across kinds.
Note: Since the original creation, organisms of one kind cannot interbreed with a different kind, but individuals within a kind may have lost the ability (information) to interbreed due to the effects of the Genesis 3 Curse, which impacted the world as well as practical reasons such as size differences. A Chihuahua cannot naturally breed with a Great Dane due to the impact of their statures! One is too small and one too big- but in a lab they can manually be bred since of the same kind.
Similarities and differences as Intelligent Design and Darwinian Evolutionists agree that all dog breeds share a common ancestor, but they disagree on when that ancestor existed. The mule, a hybrid of a horse and donkey, further demonstrates that horses and donkeys belong to the same created kind. Zorse shows zebra and horse as well are in the same family, same as a wholphin show whale and dolphin are also capable of breeding an are of the same kind. Jackal, coyote, fox, wolf all of the dog kind called jackal-dogs, coy-dogs, dog-fox, wolf-dog hybrids. Buffalo, ox, water buffalo, yak, and cows are all one kind when cross bred called beefalo, yakalo, and other hybrid of local custom names. Ligers and tigons…can you guess what kind they breed from? A Panthera hybrid is a crossbreed between individuals of any of the five species of the genus Panthera: the tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, and snow leopard. There are many confirmed domestic cat and felid hybrids bred together. Panthera type cats are typically protected species so very little artificial insemination experiments have been done with them. Grolar Bear or Pizzly Bear…we can go on and on.
Challenging Evolutionary Assumptions
Evidence of design in the natural world is ignored. Secular scientists claim that apparent design is accidental, and that matter and energy are all that can be used to describe how the universe works. Evolutionary relationships are used to reorganize modern classification systems based on the religious belief that all organisms have a common ancestor. We cannot even repeat this process on purpose in a lab, let alone see it happen accidentally! Put all the pieces of whatever you want to build in a lab, set it up any way you like. Now throw dynamite in there. Did the explosion create anything? No matter how many times you throw explosives into a junk yard, there is a zero percent chance you will build a sports car from that. And that is of a lesser design factor than even a living cell let alone flower let alone human being!
A Evolution Nature Religion hypothetical framework, Phylogeny, studies the supposed evolutionary relationships between all living organisms. Diagrams, like fan diagrams, phylogenetic trees, and cladograms, are used to illustrate these relationships, often depicting descent from a single ancestor (again watch for the missing link dotted lines symbolizing no proof). This study is entirely fictional – a hypothesis without any testable or observable support. But still Evolution Nature Religion followers strive to sway people with an illusion of evidence. A major problem with phylogenetic trees is the lack of evidence supporting links between known organisms and their supposed fossil relatives. The lines connecting an ancestor to a living organism are largely imaginary. Very little fossil evidence supports the lines in diagrams that depict the hypothetical millions of years, yet these lines are often presented as fact.
(Microevolution, Adaptations, and the Limits of Change)
While new adaptation species are observed, they occur within the limits of the created kinds through adaptations also known as microevolution (thinning and refining genetics). Baraminology studies this variability and the relationships within the original created kinds. This approach contrasts with part of the "tree of life" concept. Creationists may accept some classifications by evolutionary biologists, but reject the associated evolutionary history. Relationships based on breeding experiments improve our understanding of the Creator’s designed kinds.
(The Dino-to-Bird Myth)
The idea that birds are living dinosaurs is a popular, but unsupported, belief. The media frequently presents "feathered dinosaurs," but the evidence is consistently proven wrong. The next time you see such a fossil, ask for evidence of feather imprints. You will find there is none. The presence of alleged "protofeathers" on fossils is based on speculation, not empirical evidence. The Archaeoraptor fossil, initially presented as proof of bird evolution from dinosaurs, was later exposed as a fraud – a composite of various fossils in a modified manufactured process. Bird feathers are made of keratin, while these claimed ‘protofeathers’ when testable comes up positive for collagen- the material present in lizard neck and back frills and crests proving not feathers but these frills and crests.
(The Impact)
Ultimately, all classification schemes are based on interpretation. Starting with the truth found in God's Word leads us closer to the correct interpretation of the evidence. Accepting creation does not hinder scientific study. It removes the option of continuous evolution towards a superior being, allowing for the study of other relationships among living things.
When examining evolutionary diagrams, focus on the details. Look for solid lines representing actual evidence and dashed lines representing interpretations (guesses). The evidence often demonstrates stasis (stability), not change.
(The Age of Humanity)
Time is the Evolution Nature Religions claim to possibility- again not a court style worthy probability. Mitochondrial DNA mutation rates align with a young-earth timescale, supporting the idea that humans originated within the last 6,000 years. We can trace this through "Mitochondrial Eve" and "Y-Chromosome Adam," who represent the common ancestors of humanity, not the biblical Adam and Eve. These are simply very old ancestors whose DNA we have found.
All humans share two common ancestors - the real Adam and Eve. All human diversity developed from the human genome God fashioned when He created the historical Adam and Eve. The people descended from Noah’s family, after the meteor we found hit the earth and they survived the flood impact from it. Man then dispersed from the Tower of Babel, are the source of all the genetic diversity we have among humans today. Thus it is no surprise the human genomes have so much in common.
The low level 6000 years of variation found in mitochondrial DNA and Y chromosome DNA from many different people groups all over the world is because only a short time has passed between humans today and Adam and Eve. If there was more time, like the hundreds of thousands of years that the evolutionists suggest (in addition to the millions of years since humans evolved from a fish-like ancestor), we should see a lot more variation in the DNA and negative mutation that is simply not what we observe- we would actually most likely be infertile and unable to produce young since their dates are way too long with us on a widening huge negative mutation path toward our extinction. Since the Genesis 3 fall of man into the consequences of death brought forth from sin, the logic is that the negative effect of the second law of thermal dynamics is at play and all systems are wearing out. This includes human reproduction. We should be taking this seriously instead of focusing on our selves being or becoming into a god-state as Darwin was pushing with his system that is declared now naturally genetically hitting the highest point so we transition into transhumanism (technology implants) and human enhancement and genetic modification which modern evolutionists push.
Whole genome mitochondrial DNA mutation rates in humans coincide with a 6,000-year timescale, not longer. Helium release rates from basalt lava flows also further support that 6,000-year age (which has very little weathering interference for testing since so small). Radiometric dating is typically a falsification system since impacted by weathering not calculated for, leading to inaccurate dates since the decay rates are not correctly calculated. This was proven in the Mount Saint Helen explosion (a volcanic eruption) which fossilized everything around it in a mere 15 minutes, testing thousands to millions of years old using their flawed techniques that exclude environmental exposures that impact decay rates. 600 feet thickness of new strata have formed since 1980 at Mount Saint Helens- something that Evolutionists claim means millions of years of layers when in reality it is disaster sediment covering ecological zones in layers. Carbon-14 dating has to be adjusted to weathering as well. But Carbon-14 dating solely reveals that all fossils are thousands of years old, not millions, since carbon cannot survive even in a lab for more than thousands of years! Most dinosaur bones when broken down still contain carbon, ligaments, blood, and more which cannot physically be present if millions of years old.
(Understanding Micro and Macro Evolution)
Microevolution: Adaptations within a kind, like the different breeds of dogs, involve the refinement and thinning of genetic potential. Changes in beaks, colors, sizes that the genetic potential allows….simply think of dog breeding, the various dog kinds sold on the market. It is based on this concept. Genesis 1:22: The command to "be fruitful and multiply" was also given to animals on the fifth day of creation. This is what was meant by it, go and spread out your diversity factors…not go and take over.
Macroevolution: This term describes the faith-based claims of Darwin's claims, which have never been observed and cannot be recreated in a lab. Monkey’s becoming people. Whale’s becoming bears. Etc. Things we cannot even replicate in a laboratory! So just imaginary.
(The Deceptive Power of Representation)
“You can make a piece of art look like anything….does that then make the artwork that thing?” – Dr. Michael A. Scordato, Ph.D.
The artwork "March of Progress: The Road to Homo Sapiens" (Monkey to Man), frequently used on t-shirts, blankets, and more, presents evolution as a piece of art. Be aware that the name itself declares an agenda. The idea that art can "be" what it depicts highlights the power of representation and our perception. While opening creative possibilities, it demands critical awareness, media literacy, and ethical considerations. We must be vigilant in discerning what is real from what is simulated. This is the same warning regarding the representations presented as science. The Implications are Misinformation and Propaganda. Artificial Intelligence and Deepfakes. Advertising and Marketing. Art Forgery and Deception. Simulations and Virtual Reality. There Is A Call to Truth-Seeking, Seeking Truth Because Of This!
(The Logical Call to Truth and Critical Thinking)
(Proverbs 23:23) “Buy the truth, and sell it not; also wisdom, and instruction, and understanding.”
(1 Peter 3:15) “but sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear”
We are called to be truth-seekers. We must be willing to question, investigate, and seek answers. The Bible encourages us to "prove all things; hold fast what is good" (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Do not settle for easy answers, and always be ready to examine the evidence. The reason why the Bible’s logic says to challenge and seek truth is because it claims Jesus is the truth (John 14:6).
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The Bible’s logic even wants us to test ourselves.
2 Corinthians 13:5: "Test yourselves to make sure you are in the faith; examine yourselves!"
This verse encourages self-reflection to confirm your standing in the faith.
Hebrews 10:23: "Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful."
This verse provides a basis for confidence by reminding believers that God's faithfulness underpins their hope.
James 1:2-4: This passage explains that trials test your faith and lead to steadfastness.
1 Corinthians 16:13: This verse is a call to action: "Be on the alert. Stand firm in the faith. Be courageous. Be strong."
1 Timothy 4:16: Advises believers to "Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them."
Matthew 7:21-23, I Never Knew You
21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ 23 And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’
But remember…
1 John 5:13: "I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that YOU MAY KNOW that you have eternal life". This is written in the Koine Greek absolute confidence know. So you can know without any doubt through the Ephesians 2:8-9 salvation through the power of God’s grace, by faith, not hardworking,, through God’s John 3:16 love for you. (2 Timothy 1:7) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. So embrace God’s safety, no doubting required.
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Embrace the journey. Understanding different worldviews is crucial for critical thinking. Be open-minded, but also be discerning. Always question assumptions and seek evidence. Remember the search for truth is a journey, not a destination. 1 Peter 3:15 demands we always be ready with an answer.
Knowing this now, when something is presented to you as fact when in reality it is nothing but known faith-based guesses and assumptions, what does that mean? If a bank did this guesswork to you with your bank statement, how would you respond when you go to withdrawal your money and there is nothing in your bank account and you just incurred a penalty charge for trying to over-withdrawal funds? How should you legally handle this? This is what is happening in your schools, on the television today. So when your life goes to bank on these religious thoughts, will it be found to come up in debt and deficient? Heaven or Hell? These are thought provokers to show how important it is you pay attention to what is stated.
I am presenting Intelligent Design facts from a Christian perspective, supported by scientific evidence, biblical principles, and the logical theory of cause and effect (Galatians 6:7-9). Truth-seeking is a priority (Proverbs 23:23). Christianity requires no blind faith. Jesus claims to be the source of truth (John 14:6). If you seek the way, the truth, and life, then you are in the right place to begin your journey today. This is just one step in your journey for seeking Truth. Open brain, solid heart. Amen.
Evolution: The Illusion of Happy Coincidence
The vastness of the universe, the intricate balance of its forces, and the very existence of life on Earth have long sparked wonder and debate. While some attribute these wonders to chance, a closer examination reveals a compelling case for intelligent design, challenging the notion of "happy coincidence" as a sufficient explanation for our existence. As the Psalmist declares, "The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork." (Psalm 19:1)
The Unreasonable Effectiveness of Fine-Tuning
The universe displays a remarkable level of fine-tuning, with physical constants and conditions exquisitely calibrated to allow for life. As the renowned physicist Freeman J. Dyson observed, the universe seems to have been designed with our existence in mind. Nobel laureate Arno Penzias further emphasized this point, stating that the universe "was created out of nothing and delicately balanced to provide exactly the conditions required to support life." This delicate balance, far from being a random occurrence, points to a deliberate plan.
The Improbability of "Glorious Accidents"
The evolutionary model often posits that life arose through a series of chance events and adaptations. However, the sheer improbability of these events casts doubt on this perspective. Harvard paleontologist Stephen Jay Gould described humans as a "glorious accident," requiring a staggering 60 trillion contingent events. Considering the estimated age of Earth, this would necessitate over 36 necessary events occurring every day for billions of years, just to produce Homo sapiens. This doesn't even account for the astronomical number of "accidents" required to form diverse ecosystems. The odds of such a scenario are akin to winning the lottery while being struck by lightning and simultaneously surviving a plane crash caused by a meteor.
The Shifting Sands of Scientific Opinion
Many scientists, recognizing the inadequacy of chance alone, have begun to question the purely materialistic explanations of the universe. Sir Fred Hoyle, a prominent astronomer, initially argued for accidental coincidence to explain the universe's unique properties. However, as the evidence mounted, he changed his view, acknowledging the many "happy coincidences" essential for life and recognizing the need for an alternative explanation. This shift reflects a growing recognition that the universe's design cannot be adequately explained by random chance.
The Growing Acceptance of Intelligent Design
The scientific community is increasingly open to the possibility of a Creator. Frederic B. Burnham, a historian of science, noted that the idea of God as creator is now considered a "more respectable hypothesis" than at any time in the last century. Furthermore, even within the evolutionary community, skepticism is growing. Michael Ruse, a preeminent evolutionist, acknowledged that many scientists, including evolutionists, question the validity of Darwinian theory.
The Testimony of the Universe
The precise conditions that make our existence possible point to a deliberate act of creation. As Stephen Hawking stated, "We are, by astronomical standards, a pampered, cosseted, cherished group of creatures… If the Universe had not been made with the most exacting precision we could never have come into existence." NASA astronomer John O'Keefe echoed this sentiment, suggesting that the universe was created with the intention of supporting life.
Conclusion Of This All Is That We Live In A Universe Intentionally Designed for Life.
The evidence from astronomy, physics, and biology increasingly challenges the notion that our existence is the result of a series of "happy coincidences." The fine-tuning of the universe, the improbability of chance events, and the growing skepticism within the scientific community all point to a deliberate design. As the Word of God declares: "For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse." (Romans 1:20). The universe, in its intricate beauty and precise order, testifies to the existence of a Creator, a God who intended for us to be here.
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ANSWERS TO TRICK OR TRUTH:
Famous candy- The most popular selling candy in 2024 was Choc-Nut classic chocolate-peanut bar. Trick Or Truth?
It was a TRICK! Not true.
M&M's
Reese's Peanut Butter Cups
Snickers
Many sources and industry analyses point to M&M's as generally the most popular or top-selling candy worldwide, available in over 100 countries and generating billions in annual sales. Reese's Peanut Butter Cups are often cited as the top-selling candy in the United States specifically, but M&M's have a broader global reach.
Industry data from 2024 strongly suggests that Skittles or potentially the collective brand of Haribo gummies were the likely top sellers.
Skittles, owned by Mars Wrigley, is consistently a top non-chocolate candy in major markets like the U.S. and has a broad international presence. Data from the U.S. in 2024 showed Mars Wrigley as a leading company in the non-chocolate chewy candy segment.
Haribo (especially their signature Goldbears gummies) is a dominant force in the global gummies market, particularly strong in Europe, and is widely available worldwide. The gummy and chewy candy segment saw significant growth in 2024 globally.
Choc-Nut though is the best selling Philippines candy.
2. Spinning egg- If I take a raw egg and place it on a flat surface and spin it then stop it by pressing downward with my one finger then immediately I pick up my finger the egg keep spinning. Trick Or Truth?
It is a truth.
The liquid inside of the egg is still spinning while the spherical shape of the egg allows for minimum contact of resistance on the surface there the movement of the liquid inside perpetuates the motion of spinning until the second law of thermodynamics slows it to a stop. When you briefly stop a spinning raw egg with your finger and then lift it, the egg continues to spin because of inertia.
Here's the physics behind it:
Inertia of the liquid: When the raw egg is spinning, the liquid contents (yolk and white) inside the shell are also spinning due to inertia, which is an object's tendency to resist changes in its state of motion.
Shell vs. contents: When you apply your finger, you stop the outer shell, but the liquid interior, which isn't directly touching your finger, keeps moving.
Transfer of motion: As soon as you lift your finger, the still-spinning liquid contents apply a force (through friction and viscosity) on the inside of the now-stationary shell, "nudging it back into motion".
Hard-boiled comparison: A hard-boiled egg stops immediately and stays stopped because its contents are solid and move as one with the shell. When you stop the shell, the entire mass stops, and there is no internal, continuing motion to restart it.
3. Balloon vs Lemon- When I challenge a blown up balloon by squirting lemon juice on it, it will pop. Trick Or Truth?
It is the truth.
The balloon pops because lemon juice (specifically the oil from the peel) contains a chemical called limonene, which is an effective solvent for the latex rubber the balloon is made of. This is an application of the chemistry principle "like dissolves like". The "like dissolves like" rule states that a solute will dissolve in a solvent if they have similar polarity. Polar solutes dissolve in polar solvents, nonpolar solutes dissolve in nonpolar solvents, and ionic compounds (which are very polar) dissolve in polar solvents. For example, polar water dissolves polar sugar, while nonpolar oil dissolves nonpolar grease; oil and water do not mix because they have different polarities.
How it works
Polar dissolves polar: Molecules with a positive and negative end are attracted to each other. A polar solvent can pull apart polar solute molecules that have similar intermolecular forces.
Nonpolar dissolves nonpolar: Nonpolar molecules have similar intermolecular forces, so they can mix and dissolve in each other.
Polar and nonpolar do not mix: A polar solvent's and a nonpolar solvent's intermolecular forces are not compatible. They will not mix, leading to separation like oil and water.
Ionic compounds: Ionic compounds, like table salt, are highly polar and will dissolve in polar solvents like water.
Examples
Polar: Water (polar) dissolving table salt (ionic/very polar).
Nonpolar: Oil (nonpolar) dissolving grease (nonpolar).
Immiscible (don't mix): Oil (nonpolar) and water (polar).
