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I know for some the Passion of Christ is now a finished topic but there are two articles from banner of truth on the film whose links I post below. They are quite useful to read.
Part 1
and...
Part 2

It's been a while since I posted I guess but I have been fairly busy. It has been nice reading everyone elses thoughts on things so thanks.
GCSEs loom which means a remarkable amount of work and less time to have fun.... except for thursday when I played in the schools british heart foundation golf tournament and tragically played atrociously.
I have set up a fotolog (see side bar) which may prove interesting (probably won't)
Will post later when something clicks(?!?)
Bye

Cush was the father of Nimrod, who grew to be a mighty warrior on the earth.
Thats from a book called The Bible for all you Charasmatics (oh, the memories)

Instructions:

1. Grab the nearest book.
2. Open the book to page 23.
3. Find the fifth sentence.
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.

Via Doggie's Breakfast

Read that article in the Times by that woman. She really should be slapped... not only does she not have a clue what shes talking about (and biblical doctrine) she seems to think that the millitant section of the church is the odd one out... I think articles should be writtend bashing all the airy fairy Churches that allow all the stuff she seemed to imply was good...
I'm betting shes a millitant femminst (oh for a world free of that kind of attitude)

These reasons don't disprove evolution they just give us all something to think about. It is just a very small summary of a lot of arguments. Let us also remember that a large proportion of scientists do not support evolution. We aren't alone here.

The Fossil Record - Contrary to popular belief there is really no evidence of "half way" skeletons. A lot of the examples given hype by the media are false (eg. Neanderthal Man, Lucy etc.). Evolution supposedly took millions of years to happen (somewhere in the region of 5 million years). If this is so, the fossil record would be well over 100 miles deep (which it is not).

Even though the DNA of humans and apes are similar think about the vast differences between humans and all other creatures. Humans have vastly superior intelligence (remember data, do maths, write, speak a language with a huge vocabulary and even learn more than one language) We are self aware and long for significance. We think about death and what lies beyond. We develop theories, think laterally and are capable of complex thinking. We are endlessly creative. We have an inbuilt sense of right and wrong. Now you find me a Gorilla or monkey like that.

If we came about randomly where did the idea of God come from and why is it a God who is so much greater than us making us feel and look sinful and ultimately punishing sinners in hell? Why is the God men believe in not a God who does us apparent good on this earth?

The complexity of the whole of nature - Think about DNA, the human eye, knee joint… anything in the universe. Does it not point to a designer? (God) There are such things as "irreducible complexities" which you should research (mainly because I am poor at explaining)

Mutations - Apparently how we evolved from monkeys. But, mutations are extremely rare anyway and when they do occur 999/1000 are harmful (cancer etc.). Surely the one in a thousand can't change a monkey to a human. And surely you would need two (male and female) to keep the human race going?

1st Law of Thermodynamics - Neither matter nor energy can be self created or destroyed… Does that not mean that there has to be a God to create the matter thus making the Big Bang theory (which evolutionists believe in) look foolish?

2nd Law of Thermodynamics - Over time systems, matter and energy become less ordered and more random (decay). If this is so, how can evolution create more complex beings while things get less ordered?

Would you want to believe that we are "bits of dirt with monkeys for great-great Grandparents" or special creation made in the image of God? I certainly know what I would rather be.

I was thinking this past week about Evolution/ Science/ Creation and wondered why when I talk about it I always start with the faults I see in Evolution. Maybe starting with creation would be best... I'm not sure.
Anyway, here is a basic outline of creation...
Genesis chapter 1 demonstrates that the earth was specially made for mankind by a loving Heavenly Father. Firstly just notice the order of events set out by the Bible.
Day 1: (vs 1-5) - The making of the foundations of the earth. This is mankind’s home and God took special care in making it. Also, the creation of 24 hour day and night. Specially again for man.
Day 2: (vs 6-8) - The Earths atmosphere.
Day 3: (vs 9) - Plants were made. Making the world a suitable place for man to live.
Day 4: (vs 15) - The rest of the universe. That shows Gods power.
Day 5: (vs 20-23) - Sea Creatures and Birds of the air.
Day 6: (vs 24-28) - Firstly the land creatures were made. The final part of creation was man. Gods special creation. Notice how God breathed life into man. We are special. As a side point, woman was made from mans rib… this shows not inferiority but the intimate relationship between man and woman. We didn't come about by random collisions of molecules rather we were specially made by God.
Day 7: (2:2-3) - God rested, not because He had to, but because He had mans good in mind. We all need one day in seven to rest and praise God. So the keeping of the Sabbath day is a creation ordinance. It is important.
Take these things from the creation account:
1. God is great. He made the heavens and the earth by speaking! Surely he deserves praise
2. Humans are important - we are to treat EVERYONE with respect. We are all God’s special creation.
3. You are important. Take the way you live your life (especially in front of God) seriously.
4. Gods love for man is great. All creation was specially geared towards us. Surely we should try and love him with all our heart, soul, mind and strength.
Hopefully that makes sense...

Yesterday... Monday 19th April right?
My day off right? A chance to catch up on the sleep I had frittered away during my holiday doing IT coursework (seemingly the two of us can never be apart).
Well, Sunday night I recieved a text message telling me that I had to go into school to do a first aid course. That means getting up at 8 and arriving at 9. So I do, arrive at 9, wait till half 9 with the other losers and then go home having been told it was cancelled. Frustrating.
Then, deciding to use 10 minutes of my last day in blogging I wrote something pretty similar and then just as I was about to "Preview your Post" the internet decided to crash. See what I mean about frustrating life?

Apart from that, the weekend was good. Watched a fairly entertaining film in "Agent Cody Banks". Sunday was really good, two great sermons and in the evening we had a party of 54 Americans visiting (it was better than it sounds). I never felt so popular in my life but reckon they were looking at me like they would look at a tiger in a zoo... (you know, averagely ugly teenager from the south east of England... fairly interesting)

Will post something shortly on Quite Short on the first of Calvins five points (Total Depravity) am in the process of writing it now but may not get around to doing it till Saturday (busy life).
Goodbye for now.

It has been a refreshing break I feel. You probably think the same. I will endeavour to make some insightful postings in the coming weeks and months but can't promise to be very regular.
I will also try to reinject some life into "Quite Short" which managed to last about 5 days.
As you probably know, I was in the Yorkshire Dales for a week. That was great fun, staying in the village where the TV hit series (based on the book that is based on the life of the author James Herriot) "All Creatures Great and Small". Managed to watch a lot of films and TV whilst I was there but also completed some viciosuly long walks all to my benefit I believe.
The masters (thats one of the biggest golf tournaments for those ignorant enough not to know) was really good. Had a couple of young English hopes which blossomed far too early and faded back terribly (in the case of Justin Rose). Then again, they were the only bright sparks for GB with most failing to make the cut.
It was a great Easter this year. A lot of reminders of how great God is and how sinful I am. in some ways thats not great but it is good to be put in ones rightful place.
I had been persuaded to do an open air work on Easter Saturday. It was great fun, although my back suffered and I came down with a cold. It was amazing how I could hear the message of Easter again and again and yet never tire of hearing it. A lot of people seemed really interested in what was being said although there were the odd few who were indeed odd.
The day also involved "training" basically two sermons and some singing, good food and finally a large amount of Beach Mission jokes which i didn't understand at all. Never mind... i might get the hang of them one day.
Hope to post something more some time soon. But for now, it is a fond farewell (for an hour or two) :-)