The genealogies of the Bible, with few exceptions, give the male lineage of fathers, stepfathers, father-in-laws, and grandfathers. I think that giving the name of only males, rather than both parents, is mainly for the purpose of simplification. Other reasons may lie behind the scenes in the actual physics of reproduction. God is certainly not [...]
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the Script (Genetics and Jesus)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Evolution, Freewill, Genetics, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Love, Science, Truth, Uncategorized, tagged Atheism, Christianity, Evolution, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Science on April 22, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
the Script (Wandering Away)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Freewill, God, God's will, Intelligent Design, Life, Love, Messianic, Truth, Uncategorized, Word Tree, tagged Atheism, Christianity, Culture, God, Intelligent Design, Life on March 11, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
There are other Hebrew words associated with the names of Cain and Abel that I didn’t mention earlier. “Qana,” can mean zealous, jealous, or envious. Cain wouldn’t have liked the idea of his brother getting the better of him in anything. He probably felt like he was a better man than his brother. Maybe he [...]
the Script (The Tree of Life)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Evolution, Garden of Eden, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Love, Paradise, Science, Tree of Knowledge, Truth, tagged Atheism, Christianity, Culture, Evolution, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Mystery, Science on February 4, 2012 | 1 Comment »
If a tree once existed that would have enabled Adam and Eve to live forever, then it’s possible that science could stumble upon some secret that would have a similar effect. Scientists have suggested that someday we may gain the knowledge to “extend our lives indefinitely,” so the Bible and science are in general agreement [...]
the Script (An Unfinished Sentence)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Evolution, Freewill, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Love, Science, Truth, tagged Atheism, Christianity, Evolution, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Mystery, Science on January 28, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Genesis 3:22, “…And now, lest he (man) put forth his hand and also take of the tree of life, and eat, and live forever…” The sentence is finished, not with words, but with an act. That hints of an urgent need to keep Adam and Eve away from the tree of life, and gives us [...]
the Script (Ancient Book on Modern Science)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Evolution, Freewill, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Love, Science, Tree of Knowledge, Truth, tagged Atheism, Christianity, Evolution, God, Intelligent Design, Life, Science on January 15, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
I spent some time writing on the logical significance of the Tree of Knowledge before I began speculating whether it was a physical tree. I did that because at this time in history it’s easy to see the dangers of knowledge. Symbolically, the Tree of Knowledge continues to exist today and anyone should be able [...]
the White Linen (part 3)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Evolution, Freewill, God, God's will, Life, Love, Messianic, Science, Shroud of Turin, Tree of Knowledge, Truth, Uncategorized on August 6, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Who was the first to use the expression, “Holier than thou?” Isaiah 65:5 in the KJV says these words have been spoken to God, “Don’t come near me, for I am holier than thou.” This is primarily speaking of religious people who have established standards that conflict with those of God, but it applies to [...]
the White Linen (part 2)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Freewill, God, Life, Love, Messianic, Science, Shroud of Turin, Truth, Uncategorized on July 30, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Mankind has in its possession a swath of linen that was very likely “washed in the blood” of Jesus. The Shroud of Turin is believed by many to be the burial shroud of Jesus. My faith doesn’t depend upon it, but I believe it’s authentic. There’s just too much evidence in its favor to dismiss [...]
the White Linen (part 1)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Freewill, God, God's will, Life, Love, Messianic, Truth, Uncategorized, Word Tree on July 23, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
I’ve never liked to wear white because it shows dirt so bad. It’s kind of like the church. Behavior that is often celebrated outside the church looks much worse on the church. It’s understandable that we would want to hold people in certain professions to a higher standard. More is expected of law officers, politicians, [...]
Hallucinations (part 2)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Dreams, Drugs, Freewill, God, Hallucinations, Hell, Life, Love, Messianic, Science, Truth, Uncategorized, Word Tree on July 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Hallucinations are probably a lot more common than we might think, and there are all kinds of them. Not all hallucinations are unpleasant, but that doesn’t mean they’re harmless. According to the Bible, there are also such things as visions, which I would classify as extremely rare. Then there are dreams, most are which make [...]
Hallucinations (part 1)
Posted in Atheist, Christianity, Church, Death, Drugs, Evolution, Freewill, God, Hallucinations, Life, Love, Nightmares, Truth, Uncategorized on July 9, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I hesitated to name this post as I did. I could just hear my Atheist friends saying, “Ah, that explains it,” but they need to read on. I have intended all along to write about some private experiences. That’s one of the reasons for an anonymous blog. Very few people who know me, know that [...]
