The document discusses different views on human origins and death based on evolutionary theory and biblical accounts. It examines how death entered the world and whether Adam and Eve were created immortal or mortal. It also discusses intelligent design theory and whether biological complexity points to intelligent intervention in evolution. Christians generally agree God created the world but disagree on interpreting creation passages and what nature reveals about history.
"HUMAN BIOLOGY - Darwin or Design?" - An Intelligent Investigationgodknt777
In today's rapidly advancing scientific culture, what is answer to the ultimate question of where we come from? Where does the scientific evidence point to?
Is it more reasonable to believe in Darwinism (that all life arose spontaneously from non-living chemicals and has progressively mutated and evolved into highly complex biological structures today) or in Design (that biological life bears the hallmarks of intelligence: specificity, improbability, and information)?
Examine the scientific evidence and decide for yourself...
In this lecture, we explore whether and where science and religion intersect, and if there’s harmony or hostility between God’s word (the Bible) and God’s world (science).
Presentation by Dr. Dennis Wilson
What is Science?
For much of the last century, Science has held a pre-eminent place of authority to many people around the globe, a place once held by religious leaders. This is no accident. Many scientists claim that Science has replaced religion as the source of ultimate truth about our world.
Thus, it is worthwhile to examine this claim. What is science? How did it get here? What assumptions does it make? Is it worldview neutral as many claim? What is the nature of scientific proof? What kinds of proof exist and how do we determine which is the correct kind?
As a professional scientist and science educator, I have seen first hand that we do NOT teach this to our students, except in optional electives that are not advertised well. Therefore, we have generations of scientists growing up with unclear understandings of the philosophy and history of their own field, and it is affecting the quality of the scientific endeavor.
Lecture presented by Dr. Robb Wilson
"HUMAN BIOLOGY - Darwin or Design?" - An Intelligent Investigationgodknt777
In today's rapidly advancing scientific culture, what is answer to the ultimate question of where we come from? Where does the scientific evidence point to?
Is it more reasonable to believe in Darwinism (that all life arose spontaneously from non-living chemicals and has progressively mutated and evolved into highly complex biological structures today) or in Design (that biological life bears the hallmarks of intelligence: specificity, improbability, and information)?
Examine the scientific evidence and decide for yourself...
In this lecture, we explore whether and where science and religion intersect, and if there’s harmony or hostility between God’s word (the Bible) and God’s world (science).
Presentation by Dr. Dennis Wilson
What is Science?
For much of the last century, Science has held a pre-eminent place of authority to many people around the globe, a place once held by religious leaders. This is no accident. Many scientists claim that Science has replaced religion as the source of ultimate truth about our world.
Thus, it is worthwhile to examine this claim. What is science? How did it get here? What assumptions does it make? Is it worldview neutral as many claim? What is the nature of scientific proof? What kinds of proof exist and how do we determine which is the correct kind?
As a professional scientist and science educator, I have seen first hand that we do NOT teach this to our students, except in optional electives that are not advertised well. Therefore, we have generations of scientists growing up with unclear understandings of the philosophy and history of their own field, and it is affecting the quality of the scientific endeavor.
Lecture presented by Dr. Robb Wilson
This is a slideshow (with notes) of the Creation-Evolution Controversy presented to Calvary Coastal Fellowship in Auckland.
DISCLAIMER: Appropriate acknowledgement of copyright material has been made. However, information to rectify any oversight is welcomed.
Dr. John Oakes did a sermon on God and Science recently in San Diego. There were multiple requests that the audio be made available. The class was not recorded, but we are posting a nearly identical class taught in London, England in June, 2014.
Dr. John Oakes gave a public lecture on God and Science/Science and the Bible at the University of Connecticut 10/15/2015. The power point and audio are attached.
The author examines available evidence to examine the question of "Are we alone?", i.e., whether humans are the only intelligent species in the Milky Way, or if the galaxy is teeming with advanced civilizations. The author discusses barriers to physical contact with extra-terrestrial beings and addresses Fermi's paradox "Where is everybody?" using the Drake Equation. The final answer is surprising, disturbing, and inspirational all at the same time. The appendix analyzes the strategy of the SETI project from and engineer's point of view, and offers some advice to maximize the chances of finding alien civilizations who may be transmitting beacon signals to announce their presence: Look for them in the Andromeda galaxy.
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Does God Exist? A question that even atheists spend a lot of time on, having concluded already that there is no God. Hava look at the framework of a lesson I put togther to explore the question.
A power point for a titled What is Truth? A talk about Postmodernism, Naturalism and the Christian World View, given by Dr. John Oakes at Rutgers University 11/20-09.
Exploring the Mindfulness Understanding Its Benefits.pptxMartaLoveguard
Slide 1: Title: Exploring the Mindfulness: Understanding Its Benefits
Slide 2: Introduction to Mindfulness
Mindfulness, defined as the conscious, non-judgmental observation of the present moment, has deep roots in Buddhist meditation practice but has gained significant popularity in the Western world in recent years. In today's society, filled with distractions and constant stimuli, mindfulness offers a valuable tool for regaining inner peace and reconnecting with our true selves. By cultivating mindfulness, we can develop a heightened awareness of our thoughts, feelings, and surroundings, leading to a greater sense of clarity and presence in our daily lives.
Slide 3: Benefits of Mindfulness for Mental Well-being
Practicing mindfulness can help reduce stress and anxiety levels, improving overall quality of life.
Mindfulness increases awareness of our emotions and teaches us to manage them better, leading to improved mood.
Regular mindfulness practice can improve our ability to concentrate and focus our attention on the present moment.
Slide 4: Benefits of Mindfulness for Physical Health
Research has shown that practicing mindfulness can contribute to lowering blood pressure, which is beneficial for heart health.
Regular meditation and mindfulness practice can strengthen the immune system, aiding the body in fighting infections.
Mindfulness may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and obesity by reducing stress and improving overall lifestyle habits.
Slide 5: Impact of Mindfulness on Relationships
Mindfulness can help us better understand others and improve communication, leading to healthier relationships.
By focusing on the present moment and being fully attentive, mindfulness helps build stronger and more authentic connections with others.
Mindfulness teaches us how to be present for others in difficult times, leading to increased compassion and understanding.
Slide 6: Mindfulness Techniques and Practices
Focusing on the breath and mindful breathing can be a simple way to enter a state of mindfulness.
Body scan meditation involves focusing on different parts of the body, paying attention to any sensations and feelings.
Practicing mindful walking and eating involves consciously focusing on each step or bite, with full attention to sensory experiences.
Slide 7: Incorporating Mindfulness into Daily Life
You can practice mindfulness in everyday activities such as washing dishes or taking a walk in the park.
Adding mindfulness practice to daily routines can help increase awareness and presence.
Mindfulness helps us become more aware of our needs and better manage our time, leading to balance and harmony in life.
Slide 8: Summary: Embracing Mindfulness for Full Living
Mindfulness can bring numerous benefits for physical and mental health.
Regular mindfulness practice can help achieve a fuller and more satisfying life.
Mindfulness has the power to change our perspective and way of perceiving the world, leading to deeper se
2 Peter 3: Because some scriptures are hard to understand and some will force them to say things God never intended, Peter warns us to take care.
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Discover various methods for clearing negative entities from your space and spirit, including energy clearing techniques, spiritual rituals, and professional assistance. Gain practical knowledge on how to implement these techniques to restore peace and harmony. For more information visit here: https://www.reikihealingdistance.com/negative-entity-removal/
Why is this So? ~ Do Seek to KNOW (English & Chinese).pptxOH TEIK BIN
A PowerPoint Presentation based on the Dhamma teaching of Kamma-Vipaka (Intentional Actions-Ripening Effects).
A Presentation for developing morality, concentration and wisdom and to spur us to practice the Dhamma diligently.
The texts are in English and Chinese.
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In Jude 17-23 Jude shifts from piling up examples of false teachers from the Old Testament to a series of practical exhortations that flow from apostolic instruction. He preserves for us what may well have been part of the apostolic catechism for the first generation of Christ-followers. In these instructions Jude exhorts the believer to deal with 3 different groups of people: scoffers who are "devoid of the Spirit", believers who have come under the influence of scoffers and believers who are so entrenched in false teaching that they need rescue and pose some real spiritual risk for the rescuer. In all of this Jude emphasizes Jesus' call to rescue straying sheep, leaving the 99 safely behind and pursuing the 1.
The Chakra System in our body - A Portal to Interdimensional Consciousness.pptxBharat Technology
each chakra is studied in greater detail, several steps have been included to
strengthen your personal intention to open each chakra more fully. These are designed
to draw forth the highest benefit for your spiritual growth.
The Book of Joshua is the sixth book in the Hebrew Bible and the Old Testament, and is the first book of the Deuteronomistic history, the story of Israel from the conquest of Canaan to the Babylonian exile.
4. Human death: two views 1. Those Scripture passages refer only to spiritual death. Adam and Eve did not die immediately, but as sinners were separated from God. Human death was always part of our original created nature. When did death become a reality? Genesis : very good bad Evolution : bad (?) better
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8. An added word evolution: 1. The temptation to transfer accepted truths of biological evolution to other arenas (e.g. social, racial, religious arenas), must be resisted. 2. The fact that we are beings open to God (regardless of how that happened) means that our moral lives are not to be determined by our genetic makeup but by his will.
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10. Intelligent Design The following is largely based on a talk given by Loren Haarsma, (Assistant Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Calvin College) titled, “Is Intelligent Design ‘Scientific’?” and his and his wife’s book, Origins: A Reformed Look at Creation, Design, & Evolution.
11. Intelligent Design Preliminary observations: 1. In discussions about Intelligent Design theory and evolution we are often offered a false choice: either modern life forms evolved or they were designed . We Christians believe that God designed life forms whether he used natural evolutionary processes or intervened at particular points.
12. Intelligent Design 2. A distinction should be made between designing something (purposeful planning) and assembling it (construction, actualizing) what was designed. God’s design for life is not in question among Christians who discuss the merits of ID. How God chose to assemble life, is.
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14. Intelligent Design Bag B is similar to the Bag A except that all the pieces in it are designed to latch onto each other is specific ways, such that when any two parts that belong together happen to collide, they connect and stay connected. The more you shake this bag, the more the pieces come together in the right way, and eventually the music box will self-assemble. It would still be a designed object but its assembly would happen differently.
15. 1. The fundamental laws of nature appear to be finely tuned for life (the anthropic principle ). This can be broken into three claims ( Origins , 182) Intelligent Design theory rests on two assertions: Scientific: the fundamental laws of physics and the basic parameters of the universe fall within a narrow range of parameters that allow life to exist. Cf. John Leslie’s Firing Squad Intelligent Design
16. Philosophical: No natural explanation exists for why the laws and parameters are tuned for life. Lucky? The most reasonable explanation is that the parameters of this universe were designed to support life. Eg. Scrabble board w/ 19 letters “Can we play a game today?” Intelligent Design
17. Religious: the best explanation is that God, the Creator, designed these parameters from the beginning in order to bring about life. The scientific claim is accepted by nearly all scientists. The philosophical and religious claims are disputed. Intelligent Design Most Christians agree that, while fine-tuning might not prove that God exists, that is the best explanation for fine-tuning. Atheists sometimes refer to the multi-verse hypothesis to explain fine-tuning.
18. 2. Biological life is irreducibly complex, too complex to be explained by natural evolutionary mechanisms alone. That complexity is best explained in terms of the actions of an intelligent agent. Intelligent Design
19. Intelligent Design This, too, can be broken into 3 claims: Scientific: It is very improbable that complex biological features such as the bacteria flagellum could have evolved via the mechanism of evolution. It is very improbable that a living cell could self-assemble out of chemicals.
20. Intelligent Design Philosophical: If biological complexity could not have evolved and the complexity has an obvious function, then we should conclude that some sort of intelligent being intervened in the history of life to create the complexity.
21. Intelligent Design Religious: the best explanation is that God, the Creator revealed through Scripture, intervened miraculously in the history of life to create biological complexity.
22. Intelligent Design The scientific claim is disputed. Progressive creationists accept it; evolutionary creationists do not. The majority of biologists believe that the general weight of evidence (genetic and fossil and a few specific examples where complex evolution is understood) weighs against the claim. But not enough data to decide fully. Horizontal gene transfer, exaptations, chromosome shuffling
23. Intelligent Design Some critics of ID say that the philosophical claim is simple the religious claim in disguise. ID proponents say that the philosophical claim is religiously neutral and is based on scientific data and therefore can properly be discussed in a science classroom.
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25. Intelligent Design 1. The basis for science: Can we discover new truths about nature? How? Why can we? A broad picture of science includes: 2. The processes of science: What are effective scientific methods for learning about nature? 3. The discoveries of science: What do we learn about nature when we apply these methods?
26. Intelligent Design 4. The inferences of science: Do scientific discoveries have implications for society, philosophy, religion? 5. The human aspect of science: What are our motives, ethics, and goals for doing science?
27. Intelligent Design While all 5 should contribute to a broad under- standing of science, scientists assert that only #2 & #3 speak directly to the narrower scientific enterprise: the construction of explanatory models that explain natural events. The others are philosophical or religious concerns that should be addressed in philosophy or religion classes.
28. Intelligent Design Natural events are explainable by known natural laws, partially explainable them, or unexplainable by known natural laws.
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32. Powerpoint presentations for viewing: www.aacrc.org/interfriends tab: Questions about Powerpoint presentations for downloading: www.slideshare.net Search for: Creation and Evolution Session 1 (2,3,4,5,6)