The scientific, not faith-based, evidence for ex-nihilo, instantaneous, organized creation is abundant. The 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics insist on a time when the universe was fully “wound up”. It is not eternal. What amazes me is the suspension of intellect that Darwinian evolutionists perform because of their deep refusal to believe in a supreme, creating intellect (a Prime Mover). Believing that DNA itself is a byproduct of chance and time is just outrageous. I was one of these Big Bang/evolutionist devotees for a really long time, fiercely denying the existence of God. Somehow, though, I kept my intellectual integrity, willing to entertain “foolish” creation theories thinking they would lead down a blind alley, but they didn’t. Of course, people openly scoff at these ideas, but that’s not science; it’s just juvenile ridicule.
I can’t speak for flat-earthers, but creationists have valid, scientific reasons for their beliefs.
Most of us would agree that once a vehicle has been designed and built, it’s reasonable to assume that an intelligent engineering team built it, even though we’ve never met them. Similarly, there is overwhelming evidence pointing to a thoughtful, created, finely-tuned solar system. For example, the 23.5 degree tilt of the Earth on its axis, the presence of the moon creating tidal movement necessary for a temperate climate, the Earth’s ideal distance from the sun, and the 365 day revolution around the sun all provide ample evidence of a Prime Mover. One can reasonably infer that an intelligent Creator built our solar system.
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One of my Pastor buddies sang an acapella version of the hymn “Great is Thy Faithfulness” at a luncheon we attended. It was a magnificent performance which stirred my soul. The Lord prompted me to concentrate on these lyrics: “All I have needed thy hand has provided.” Those words are
I did, although I would prefer to exchange the phrase “religious person” for “spiritual believer.” Religion is man’s attempt to prove himself to God. It separates and objectifies others. It controls adherents by requiring ritualized performance. Religion is a ‘Tower of Babel’ attempt to justify ourselves to God. But what
The Lord’s fundamental identity is to be a Father. He wants us to draw close to Him as spiritual sons. He also encourages our relationship with our natural fathers, when possible. He pours grace into our relationship with a spiritual father, as well.
Here is a conversation-starter for you and
Like so many philosophical/ spiritual questions, this one has a false premise built into it. Let’s reframe your important question. I’ll agree that God created nature, the Earth, sun, moon and the galaxies. But He made it “good”, not perfect. He delegated governing authority to mankind, with a mandate to
In considering the merits of various economic systems, we run the risk of arguing from man’s history back to God’s intent. We may even be caught examining our historical abuse and religious mismodeling of God’s intentions and then demanding legal protection from our own foolishness. This would be deductive reasoning
About 60 times, the Bible uses the term “inherit” and about 190 times it mentions “inheritance”. That’s pretty significant. The topic immediately reminds us of what an older, loving family member leaves to the children in a will. When God uses those words, He wants us to take them seriously.
