Originally posted by RJHindsExcuse me but that is very anti Christian. I am quite sure Christ expected mankind to change, to conscously evolve into a more loving specie. did he not implore that we shoud be like the lilies of the field, living in the present moment, not doing evil to each other.
We can't evolve. We must be changed by our Creator, Lord and Savior.
The Instructor
Originally posted by RJHindsYoung people have wanted to live on the edge forever. It's called adolescence. Socrates recognized it and was put to death for corrupting yourth.
Here is the visual, if you want to see what is "wrong" with the world today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nqcL0mjMjw
The Instructor
Originally posted by rwingettI think freedom from fear of starvation, disease and war contribute to
Longer, safer and healthier lives, perhaps, but I'm not so sure about happier. I really just don't think that is true.
I haven't read the whole thread, so I'm not sure what the thing about biblical prophecy is about.
happiness although I would agree it is a very debatable point. I'm thinking
of Maslow's Hierachy of Needs stuff
Suzianne raised the 4 horsemaen story ........
09 Sep 13
Originally posted by PhrannyI am not using the new atheist's definition of "evolve" to include any change over time. We deteriorate and die over time according to the second law of thermodynamics. That is a change for the worse. We can only change for the better through a belief in the Lord and Savior.
Excuse me but that is very anti Christian. I am quite sure Christ expected mankind to change, to conscously evolve into a more loving specie. did he not implore that we shoud be like the lilies of the field, living in the present moment, not doing evil to each other.
The Instructor
09 Sep 13
Originally posted by RJHindsYou have a misguided view of the second law of thermodynamics. If that was all that was involved, then a 200 pound dog would live the same number of years as a 200 pound man. You live in a very restrictive world.
I am not using the new atheist's definition of "evolve" to include any change over time. We deteriorate and die over time according to the second law of thermodynamics. That is a change for the worse. We can only change for the better through a belief in the Lord and Savior.
The Instructor
Originally posted by sonhouseI said nothing that indicates a belief that the number of years of life depends on weight.
You have a misguided view of the second law of thermodynamics. If that was all that was involved, then a 200 pound dog would live the same number of years as a 200 pound man. You live in a very restrictive world.
The Instructor
Originally posted by rwingettwhich is why i am looking into cold fusion to see if we have a chance
Peak oil will demonstrate how all our current "greatness" is built on a foundation of sand. It is unsustainable and if great changes are not made voluntarily in the near future, the whole edifice is going to come crashing down around our ears in a thunderous collapse.
it is intrieging if it is real. reading up on dr. eugene mallove for starters