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Religion And Science

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No matter what do we do for living, how educated we are, how wealthy we are and how nice we look, we all have different beliefs in what is the supra power upon us all. This is what we call religion. Its roots go deep into the matriarchal way of life of our predators when totems became first gods and were honored as such. It is a very interesting topic to research and to investigate and we still have some scientist working in this field.

Religion was founded to explain natural phenomena and weakness of the humans in front of it. Who else, but God could be stronger than a human? First Gods were animals and plants that were admired and could serve as an example somehow. But there had to be a superior being to support and to help a weak person to find his way and get rid of confusion. Later on it developed into an anthropomorphically religion that gave Gods same traits as humans have and their extra powers didn't help them to stay out of trouble and this caused sometimes a loss of their immortality. We call all polytheistic believes pagan religions but can't but agree that ancient literature works are a big credit to them. There are some more monotheistic religions like Christianity which are widely spread today, like Buddhism, Islam and a lot more. These religions are equally honored though one can say that they differ greatly. Christianity lays its basis on the Holy Bible, the Book of the Books that has to be read by every Christian man. If I were to judge I can't call Christianity monotheistic, for the belief is focused on The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit which are to be honored and loved more than anything. In his personal essay St. Augustine writes that he has sacrificed everything people call pleasures to leave a life dedicated to the service to the Lord. The belief is so deep that can easily be used to put somebody up to something. That's why religion turned out to be a strong and stable tool in hands of governors of the state. This is where science starts developing. The speed is so fast that religion can't catch up and gain its former authority. The matter is that some of the new discoveries ruined several church dogmas that were lectured for several hundred years. This is where inquisition comes on stage. Honorable priests were sure that all the inventions that were relatively contradicting to the former ideas were the creation of the devil and his airs. This was also used as a nice way to kick rivals of their track and successfully move forward. There were wars organized because of conflicts on religious ground, for example King Richard the Third and his war against Saracens.

Nowadays Christianity as a religion is not much involved in politics, except Vatican, the residence of Pope. A lot of custom research papers can be written on such an interesting topic. As for Islam, the question is hard to answer, they strictly stick to their traditions and violation of the rules brings strict punishment. Science plays an important role in the development processes in the country. Science gives income and that's what makes research very important. Religion takes care of the mental side of a person. If one refuses to believe and becomes an atheist, he'll eventually have no convictions left, for religion is the essence of morays and folkways piled up by centuries of experience. You can't make anybody turn into a believer, but you may want to change your lifestyle a bit. Religion and science may easily co-exist as modern society can prove.

Matthew 6 33

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Matthew 6:33 (King James Version)

33.But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

We all want to love God more than anithing and give Him the priority in our live's but......The truth is that most of us aren't there yet.Why?maybe because we don't know that we love other things more than we love God.Love isn't something you can show or give with word's but with your acts.

If we love God more than anything means that God is our priority and if God is our priority means we work harder to reach and do God's will within our live's compare to our own goals we set to reach.So if God's will is our priority we should feel the urge to fulfill God's will, the same or even a greater as the urge of paying our bills,eating,studing,working.Our priority is what we evaluate we must do first.

Does this means we need to leave everything and go praying and fasting?"NO"but it means to let our choices we make during the day be guided by God."What?does it mean that we need to pray everytime we are going to make a choice?"NO"and"Yes" praying is comunicating with God, we dont need to be a special possision to pray,we kan also walk and talk with God.

All this is nice to say,but can it be done?"Yes,Jesus showed us that it can be done when He lived as a man between us" Our main problem is that we don't know what God want.So our first stap is getting to know God,Jesus and the Holly Spirit and the getting to know the way they see the things of this world and what they think about them.We can get to know God by reading the Bible and talking(praying,worshiping) to Him.

So by reading the bible and praying we get to know God,that means the more we read and the more we pray the faster we get to know God.So if God is our priority than reading the bible and praying is our priority .

So if God's will is our urge ,than geting to know His will is our urge ,than reading the bible and praying is our urge.So if reading the bible and praying is our urge ,than we do them the most we can.If God is our priority, everything else is less important but still important.So what must we do?What we need to do is stop trying to fit God's will in your sheme and make God's will your sheme ,stop looking for time that is left to pray and read the bible;and start reading the bible and praying and do the rest in the time that is left.

If we want to seek God 2 hours a day, than wehe divide the other less important but important things within the 22 hours left in our day,if the day is not long enough don't make God's time less ,but something else becase God will is our priority.

Who Love's God does His will,So if we love God,His will is our priority.

God Bless you all in the nae of Jesus.

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Old Earth Creationist Relationships

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As old-earth creationists, what should our relationship be with the young-earth creationist? Can we get along together, in the same churches, without arguing?

As you can imagine, a lot of the email that Answers In Creation receives is from the young-earth person who takes issue with our position. They range from sincere to hostile; some "agreeing to disagree," others flat out demanding that we delete the website. What should be the old-earth response to these demands?

Despite such negative reactions from young earth creationists, it is not only possible...it is imperative that we get along. We should be able to sit right beside each other in church and worship God together. We should "agree to disagree," and have healthy discussions about our Creator.

The First Step

Our starting point for both old and young earth believers should always be one of humility and charity. The first step should always be prayer. Not only do I pray for the continued success of young-earth ministries, but I urge all my fellow old-earth believers to do the same. I don't pray that people convert from young-earth belief to old-earth belief...that is not the purpose of Answers In Creation. Why? Because of my next section below (Fundamental Doctrines).

What do I pray for? When I pray, I pray that non-Christians would get the message that the young-earth ministries cannot preach... that it's OK to be a Christian and believe in an old earth, with or without evolution... with or without a "Gap" between Genesis 1:1 and 1:2. Fortunately these prayers are answered. In February 2006, over 12,000 people visited AIC. Over 500 of these visitors read the page describing old earth belief, claiming it is possible to be a Christian and believe in an old earth. Over 280 people read our Salvation page. The message is getting out there to the people that have been alienated by the "young-earth only" message that many churches proclaim.

Fundamental Doctrines

Second, as long as the fundamentals of the faith are not changed, we should be at liberty to disagree, but with an air of civility.

Answers in Creation has taken this a step further, not only claiming that it is OK to believe in an old earth, but also claiming that it is OK to believe in a young earth. Why? Because when it comes to the fundamental doctrines (see footnote), especially salvation, there is no impact. We have taken this position because in the long run, we all get to heaven, so it doesn't matter if you believe in young or old. There is no point in trying to convert a young-earth believer to old-earth belief (of course, there's nothing wrong in having "healthy discussions" with people of the opposing viewpoint). Our main message is that of salvation in Jesus Christ, not salvation in the creation.

Why Answers In Creation?

If that's the case, then you may ask why Answers In Creation even exists. It exists to provide outreach to the many people who are convinced that the earth is old. For years, they have been told by young-earth creationists that they are wrong, and thus have been alienated from the church. In providing this website, we are saying to them, "You are right, the earth is old...here's the answers to the claims of young-earth creationists, which directly attack your old-earth belief."

We cater to all old-earth beliefs, from progressive creationism, to the gap theory, to theistic evolution. An attack upon the validity of the Big Bang theory by young-earth ministries, is an attack upon progressive creationists. An attack upon the validity of evolution by young-earth ministries, is an attack upon old-earth theistic evolutionists. The young-earth claim that dinosaurs only lived 6,000 years ago, is an attack upon all old-earth creationists. All these attacks against the old-earth position need to be met head-on. Although Answers in Creation is mainly a progressive creationist website, we uphold the old-earth believer's right to believe in any theory they choose.

We do not seek to destroy young-earth belief, but rather to provide a fair and balanced look at the issues. In doing so, many have claimed that this "mud-slinging" is unnecessary and divides the body of Christ. This depends on your attitude. As a creationist, it is your choice how you respond to opposing viewpoints. If you correctly recognize that both forms of creationist belief are acceptable, and the Bible can correctly be interpreted to support either viewpoint, then this is not mud-slinging, but healthy discussion. On the other hand, if a person is close-minded, and refuses to recognize old-earth belief as a viable alternative to young-earth belief, then they would view this as mud-slinging. It's your choice, based on your attitude.

As an old-earth creationist, I prefer to view the negative articles on young-earth ministries, such as Answers In Genesis, the Institute for Creation Research, and Creation Science Evangelism, as "healthy discussion", rather than mud-slinging. I could easily call their articles mud-slinging, but choose not to. It's all about attitude, and how you choose to view it. Make it positive...whether you are old or young earth.

Conclusion

We at Answers In Creation say it's OK to be a fully-energized Christian, no matter whether you believe in an old or young earth. In the same spirit of openness that Answers In Creation embodies, I encourage the young-earth ministries to make similar statements, saying that old-earth belief is acceptable for Christians, and to stop condemning old earth creationists as compromisers.

4 Gifts You Can Give To Christian Fathers On Father S Day

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Father's Day for Christian fathers is a special time. Not only are they celebrating the fact that they are blessed to be fathers, but also are giving thanks for having their Father, the Lord. Getting a gift for Father's Day for Christian fathers is as simple as going to your local religious store, located in many malls and churches. Some great gifts you can share on Father's Day for Christian fathers are:

The poem "Footprints" by Mary Stevenson (or Anonymous) - This is a very well-known religious poem that has been placed on items of every shape and size. From throw rugs to framed art, to plaques and picture frames, to bookends and pillows, "Footprints" is a story that can be appreciated by Christian fathers everywhere. Make the item really special by making it yourself.

- The poem "Footprints" can be found in many books and online. Create a border collage of pictures around the text and add a nice frame.

- Make a plaster footprint and write the poem around it.

- If you do cross-stitching, rubber stamping or calligraphy, why not make "Footprints" into your own unique piece of artwork.

Bibles of every kind - This is a gift that will keep on giving, as Christian dads can find comfort within the pages of this uplifting book. For Father's Day, you can find a bible with a leather cover, or personalize it with a special message created just for dad.

Crucifix Statues and Jewelry - These pieces of artwork will be appreciated everyday, around the house or at the office. Jewelry can be found in platinum, gold or silver, while statues can be found in bronze, gold, silver, glass and porcelain.

Religious T-Shirts - For everyday wear, these gifts are great for those fathers who like to announce to the world their love of God. With cross designs, religious figure designs and bible quotes, religious t-shirts are great on Father's Day for Christian fathers.

The kinds of Father's Day gifts you can give to Christian men are limited only by your imagination. If the gift comes from the heart, it will be cherished and appreciated for years.

Your Wicca Daily Devotions

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When you follow a Magick path, your success in that path depends on your ability to focus charged energies, and send them out into the universe to get whatever you desire.

If you ignore your connection to Magick energy, it will weaken - as will your power. They are especially important for beginner wiccans.

"Daily devotions" are things you do on a daily basis to strengthen the ability to control your inner Magick energy. A devotional routine helps to raise the energy daily, at various times.

Think of daily devotionals as short rituals of energy. They strengthen your connection, and also bring positive energies into your life.

Above all else you want to pick a routine that is right for you - and follow it every single day!

You can do all of your chosen devotionals at one time, or you can spread them out through the day. Find something that works within your schedule, and follow it.

Your devotionals can be anything that brings positive emotion into your heart. It can be something as simple as making diary entries into your Book of Shadows every night before bed. In your Book of Shadows, keep track of where negative patterns are in your life, and work to build on the positive ones in your mind - and in the Book of Shadows.

Another devotional "mini" ritual you can follow is to spend at least a few minutes breathing, meditating, and visualizing positive things to create positive energy in your life. You can even use the meditation exercise that I gave you previously in this book.

Here are a list of some devotionals that you can do every day. There is not a need to do all of them, but pick ones that you feel most comfortable with:

Morning wake-up devotional

Connecting to the Lord and Lady

Connecting to the Divine, Infinite Energy

Greeting Devotionals to the Spirits or Elements around you

Connecting to Nature and the Earth Mother

Journaling

Food Blessing Devotional

Breathing

Meditation

Visualization Exercises

Playing with Energy

Remember, none of the devotionals you do should tire you out. And you should never be in a situation where you "dread" doing them. You should look forward to them - so make sure you select ones that work best for you.

Most of the devotionals above are self-explanatory, and you can "create" these devotionals any way that you wish. There are no "hard and fast rules" when doing your daily devotionals. (I demonstrate some of them in the Witchcraft Academy In-A-Box)

For now, I will walk you through the simple but powerful "Playing with Energy" daily devotional.

Sit in a comfortable position, and begin the basics of the meditation exercise from earlier in this book. Once you have dropped into the stage of slowing your breathing, open your eyes.

Take your hands, palms facing, and briskly rub them together. While you are doing this, start calling the energy from around you into your body. Hold your hands out in front of you, palms facing each other, about twelve to eighteen inches from your face. This works best of you have a solid, dark background in the direction you are facing.

Focus first on your hands, and sending the energy in your body out the palms. When you feel the flow is good and strong, shift your focus to just past your hands, at a point on the background beyond them. Can you see the ethereal, nebulous energy between the palms?

It may take some time for you to see it, but keep working at it, you will. Once you can see the energy there, concentrate on making it brighter and darker, increasing the flows and lessening the flows. Keep playing with the energy on a regular basis, until you get comfortable with how to manipulate it to do what you want it to do.

Once you have reached that point, start playing further with the energy. Form it into a ball, move your hands closer and further apart, seeing the ball change in size and intensity.

As you get the hang of each one (over days, not minutes!), try different shapes and sizes. Play with the energy and get comfortable with its existence. This is the same energy you use in order to cast magick. Seeing it in solid form, even if there is still an ethereal quality to it, helps to strengthen your belief, and raise your levels of energy even higher.

Spell For Attracting Romantic Prospects

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This simple spell will put a strong force of Magick Energy at work for you, even while you sleep. Your belief, desire, and focus will be set to work to influence your fate - bringing romantic prospects to you one after another, until a connection is made.

It is a very easy wiccan spell, but...

Don't let it's simplicity fool you - it works extremely well as long as you are familiar with all of the techniques I have shown you previously in this book.

First, of course, prepare your external sacred space, and cast your Magick circle around your altar. Then...

On a Thursday during a waxing Moon, in the first hour after sunset:

Light a purple candle and place it before a bowl of water.

Hold a mirror up to the candle, the water, and then to your face. Gaze into your own eyes. Concentrate on your beauty, your lovability, and your desirability.

Hold the mirror up to the candle again.

Say Aloud:

"In the grace of the universe

And in the abundance of love,

I affirm I am greatly desirable

And open to the bounty of love around me.

The flow of love, romance, and partnership is ever abundant,

And in line with the greater good, I create and attract romance."

With your fingers, put water on the top of your head, in your mouth, and on your heart center. Blow out the candles.

Spell For A Long & Happy Relationship

When you have found someone special, someone you are falling in love with - this spell will increase the bond between you and that person.

It does not "force" the bond, but rather magnifies each of your good qualities so that the other can see them more easily. Once everything good about you is magnified, the other person naturally grows more and more fond of you.

First, of course, prepare your external sacred space, and cast your Magick circle around your altar. Then...

On a Friday during the third hour of darkness:

Place a potted cyclamen in the room, and water the plant.

Light three candles: deep red purple, and white.

Say Aloud: "I ask the goddess Branwen to bestow

True love on my union with (insert name)."

Breathe your love into your heart. Place the red candle in front of the other candles.

"I ask that this be done for the greater good/

So be it.

And so it is."

Gaze at the flames in each candle, and when you are ready, blow them out.

Love Magick Summary

Remember that it is important for you to be grounded in the basics of Magick and Witchcraft before you attempt any serious Love Magicks. Because desire and emotion are tied so strongly to Love, the spells can have some unpredictable results if you haven't practiced the basic secrets of real Witchcraft.

My Witchcraft Home Academy will Not only will you get step-by-step guidance on almost every part of Witchcraft, but I will hold your hand through 7 DVD's of Magick demonstrations (including dozens of Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced love spells for almost every need and desire)

And please remember the section on your Witchcraft ethics and responsibilities. Think twice before EVER casting a spell to affect someone's free will. It really can come back to haunt you later in life (in the form of frustrated relationships, bad "karma" and other unpredictable things).

Don T Hold A Grudge Against Me

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We all need to be cautious and not make quick judgements! The thing that really bothers me is being accused of something I didn't do and having that person hold a grudge against me. You know the feeling...helpless! Or you might think that somebody intentionally did something to hurt you, and you want to accuse or judge them based on your feelings.

As a child, some of my friends secretly poked fun at the other kids in the neighborhood walking down the street and I told them to stop. When they finally confronted all of us, they wouldn't believe that I wasn't doing the same thing! Right, like they were going to believe I had nothing to do with it when the evidence was very clear!

If you feel that someone has said or done something behind your back or even to your face, it still isn't a very good practice to treat them badly or keep ignoring them. The Bible warns that it is not right to judge people:

Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. Romans 2:1

I feel God is trying to say that we shouldn't judge others because we, in turn condemn ourselves because we are not perfect. We sometimes have done the same things...in other words I would be an utter hypocrite to judge someone!

The Bible goes on to talk about grudges:

Grudge not one against another, brethren, lest ye be condemned: behold, the judge standeth before the door. (James 5:9). For I know nothing by myself; yet am I not hereby justified: but he that judgeth me is the Lord. 1 Corinthians 4:4.

The only one who can judge us is the Lord. He knows the situation completely, inside and out! Much more thoroughly than what we are capable of seeing. So the next time somebody holds a grudge or accuses you of something, don't take revenge or get upset. Try to forgive and pray for them, and pray for God to give you the strength to stay strong. Don't let the situation keep bothering you to the point that you never let it go. Once you do forgive them, you'll feel much better and you can get on with your life the way the good Lord intended.

Is Salvation Based On Grace Or Works

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Some in the church in Galatia were peddling a doctrine of salvation by works. Paul asks and answers three bombshell questions of those Galatians who were trying to peddle this doctrine. These three questions and their answers stopped their salvation by works message in its tracks.

You remember, of course, that Paul believed that Jesus' blood took care of the sin problem for the human race.

Now here are his three dynamite questions and their obvious answers.

Question #1: "Did the Galatians receive the Spirit by the works of the law or by the hearing of faith?" Galatians 3:2. In other words, can you work to receive the Spirit or is that a product of believing on Jesus and receiving Him (by faith) as your personal savior? Of course, receiving the Spirit comes by faith upon receiving Jesus as savior.

Works have nothing to do with it. Paul's logic, then, forces the conclusion that works of the law have nothing to do with the removal of our guilt and feelings of unworthiness for our sins. This is solely through Jesus' blood which is God's

supreme act of grace. The blood of Jesus is appropriated by faith and not by works at all

Question #2: "Since they started out by the Spirit, what makes them think they can switch from the Spirit to the flesh to continue their Christian experience? What makes them think they can switch from the Spirit to the fleshly works of the Law to finish out their Christian experience?" Galatians 3:3.

They can't. Therefore, Jesus' blood, applied to us by the Spirit through faith, will take care of our guilt and

unworthiness problem. Consequently, Christians who rest and trust in Jesus' blood refuse to be brought under bondage for unworthiness caused by the guilt of their sins.

Consequently, they will not let these feelings of guilt and unworthiness interfere with God's blessings of healing, prosperity, family well being and salvation contained in the Abrahamic covenant for them.

Question #3: "Did the one who ministers the Spirit to them and works miracles among them do these things by the hearing of faith or by the works of the law?" Galatians 3:5. Of course, he did these things by faith and not by the works of the law.

Paul's logic, here, forces the conclusion that (1) since these Galatians received the Spirit by faith and not by works of the Law, (2) since they cannot switch from the Spirit to works of the Law to maintain their Christian life and (3) since the ones ministering the Spirit and works miracles among them continue to do them by faith and not by works of the Law, then neither can the Galatians arbitrarily switch from salvation by faith in Jesus to salvation by works of the Law. Neither can they attempt to follow any mixture of faith and works.

From the preceding, obviously Paul believed that Jesus' blood took care of everything. His blood was the grace of God in action. His blood took care of the guilt and feelings of unworthiness for all our sins. To add one thing to this heavenly formula in the form of any religious work that we must do to get our guilt and unworthiness removed would void God's grace and render Jesus' death useless and meaningless.

Never let the devil or his gang tell you that you can't have your Abrahamic blessings of healing, prosperity, family well being and salvation because of feelings of guilt and unworthiness.

Creation Scientist

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What is a young-earth "creation scientist?" Is there such a thing. Organizations such as Answers in Genesis and the Institute for Creation Research claim that their scientists are true scientists. They list a long list of scientists from the past who were creationists. Do these lists of scientists prove that creation science is true "science?" Let's look at the definition of the scientific method.

Dictionary Definition

What is a scientist? A scientist uses "scientific methods" to examine things. According to Webster's Dictionary, the scientific method is "...the collection of data through observation and if possible experiment, the formulation of hypothesis, and the testing and confirmation of the hypothesis formulated." Note the scientist FIRST collects data, and then formulates the hypothesis.

However, young-earth scientists do not operate by the above dictionary definition. They have reached the conclusion (hypothesis) that the earth is young FIRST, before they collect scientific data from the rocks. Only then do they try to match the scientific data to their pre-conceived age of the earth. Since young earth creation scientists do not comply with the scientific method, they cannot rightly be called scientists, and at best should be referred to as "theorists." Therefore, to call someone a "Creation Scientist" is to put a title on them that they do not deserve, because they do not use the scientific method.

What About their Scientific Credentials?

In many cases, these so-called creation scientists have made valuable contributions in their scientific field of study, and due credit should be given to them. Many of the important discoveries of the last century have been made by scientists who were Christians. Does this mean we should blindly trust them when it comes to their statements on creation?

When these scientists use science properly, conducting experiments and then reaching conclusions, then we can trust their results. However, when it comes to creation science, these same scientists abandon the "scientific method." They reach the conclusion that the earth is young before examining the evidence. It is like they are in a Dr. Jekyll/Mr. Hyde scenario...on the one side, they properly handle science, but on the other, they totally butcher the scientific method. Because of this two-faced approach to science, we cannot trust them when it comes to their conclusions about creation. Their pre-conceived bias towards a young earth leads these educated men to completely abandon the scientific method. On the one hand, they are rational, reliable scientists, but on the other hand, they are biased, irrational men trying to prove their own agenda.

How Can They Believe?

Despite all the evidence to the contrary, these men and women actually believe in a young earth. This is despite the fact that many practicing young earth creation scientists have PhD's. While most of these people seem to be very smart, it proves that they are so presupposed towards their young earth, that they are blind to the truth of science. It is like standing in front of a moving train, and saying, "The train isn't real."

Another reason they blindly abandon science is because of tradition. They were taught that the earth is young by their parents and by pastors and teachers. "The Bible says it, I believe it, that settles it!" This is the operating rule that they follow, and "If it is good enough for Dad, it is good enough for me." They believe by faith that the earth is young, because saints of the past did so. However, basing our belief on the beliefs of our ancestors is not proper stewardship of the evidences we have been given (see Church Fathers on the Answers In Creation website).

Will They Ever Be Convinced?

When young earth creation scientists find something that is contrary to their belief, they proclaim, "There is an explanation...we must research this to find it." There is NO FINAL ARGUMENT that can overcome their objections...they will ALWAYS delay and say that there must be an answer.

This can be seen in the words of Jonathan Sarfati of Answers in Genesis. He states, "We should remember, if confronted with other 'unanswerable' challenges to the biblical world view, that even if we don't have all the answers, God does. And He, in His good time, may raise up godly scientists to discover them." (Footnote 1). Using this approach, they refuse to accept evidences for an old earth. Using this cop-out, they can ignore the train coming down the tracks, saying it isn't real.

It need not be this way! Young earth creation scientists ignore the possibility that they can believe in an old earth, and at the same time they can believe in salvation, the inerrant word, and the accuracy of the Genesis account of creation over millions of years.

Who Should We Trust?

Because creation scientists do not use proper scientific methods, and willfully ignore solid scientific evidence, you are on shaky ground when you accept their conclusions without first examining it from a scientific viewpoint. If you can't completely trust young earth creation scientists, then who should you trust? When it comes to "creation science," one should look for Christians who objectively look at the evidences before coming to "age" conclusions. There are many good Christian scientists out there in the church who are old earth creationists. Of course, whether you listen to young or old earth scientists, you should always investigate their claims.

What About Me?

Numerous people have claimed that I am not a scientist, and that I seriously misrepresent the young-earth scientist's viewpoints. First, I do not claim to be a scientist...and second, I'm merely quoting the young earth work and comparing it to accepted science theory.

Something is seriously wrong, if I, with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Geology, and a person who has not worked in the scientific field, can find so many errors in the works of supposed PhD's. I am not misrepresenting the young-earth theorists...I am only stating the obvious errors they have made. It is obvious that they misrepresent good science in favor of their presupposed conclusion about the age of the earth.

You may ask, Why even bring this up? Why point out the errors in young earth creationism? There are two main reasons. First, for old-earth creationists, you must know where your audience is coming from in order to reason with them. Second, if young earth creationism is not true, and is based upon flawed science, then the truth that the earth is old must be proclaimed. In proclaiming the truth, I realize some young earth creationists will be offended, and will be very defensive. My apologies up front if I offend anyone...that is not the intent. In the end, however, the truth must be stated, and sometimes the truth hurts.

What Should Christians Do?

As Christians, we should all pray for the creation debate within the church. As long as the untrue theory of young earth creationism is being spread, the church will suffer, and will continue to be mocked by those outside the church who see the young earth position for what it is. It can all end with the acceptance of old earth belief, and we can start reaching the world for Christ, armed with the truth of creation.

Conclusion

The bottom line...it is hard to understand how anyone can cling to something that is false, despite all the evidence to the contrary. If you are seeking advice in a scientific field, don't listen only to the young earth scientists...also don't listen only to the old earth scientists. Examine the facts and decide for yourself.

Finally, consider this possibility. Suppose that we did not have Genesis or the Bible. When examining the rocks and stars, is it possible that any modern scientist without the Bible could claim scientifically that the earth was only 6,000 years old? Such a conclusion is not supported by the evidence and is not possible. God said in Romans 1:20 that the things of creation are "plainly understood." When scientists examine creation, it plainly states that it is billions of years old.

Footnote 1: answersingenesis.org/docs/4109.asp

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