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Where have I been?

Saturday, January 12th, 2008

I haven’t posted anything here in a while because most of “blog-time” lately has been spent over at Mychurch.org debating the merits of YEC, Big Bang Theory, and common descent. 
If any of my readers are interested in reading a lively discussion, you can read the comments here: http://www.mychurch.org/blog/116018/What-other-kind-of-day-is-there?  My comments start at “January 01, 2008 at […]

“Appearance of Age” Paradox

Wednesday, January 2nd, 2008

Young-Earth Creationists (YECs) will often use the “appearance of age” argument to completely dismiss any scientific evidence of an old earth.  It’s actually a very difficult thing to argue against.  After all, imagine Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden.  They would have immediately appeared as fully-formed adults.  A forensic investigation into their apparent […]

Missed Opportunities? Part 2

Monday, December 31st, 2007

Several days ago, I posted Part 1 of ”Missed Opportunities?” (click here to read).  I had planned on following up with Part 2 fairly quickly, but instead I’ve been distracted with the holiday festivities, travel, sickness, and of course - football.  And even though the Redskins are playing the Cowboys this very moment for a playoff berth, I find myself in a […]

Evolution and Incarnation

Saturday, December 22nd, 2007

Ok - time for a little Holiday fun. I know I should probably be finishing up Part 2 of “Missed Opportunities”, but I felt like something in the Holiday spirit first.
It should be known, and so it is my duty to tell you, that there are scientists who believe every person alive today can be […]

Missed Opportunities? Part 1

Wednesday, December 19th, 2007

The Natural vs. the Supernatural 
In our everyday experience with the world God made, we perceive that God normally works through ordinary means - which we often refer to as the laws of nature.  But we also know that God transcends the created order, and is therefore not bound by His own creation.  For example, when Christ turned water […]