Sunday, February 1, 2009

Even An Atheist Agrees

I found a very interesting video on YouTube the other day. In it, the author asserts that Intelligent Design is just Creationism and it's a logical argument. I agree. It makes no sense to argue that aliens created us because you have to go backwards to infinity asking who created each successive species. I agree that because the Universe is finite and not eternal this means that there must be a being with the same attributes the Bible ascribes to God: omniscient, omnipresent, omnipotent, personal, and transcendent. Of course the author is an atheist so he concludes that there is no God because there in testable way to prove it. Here is the video:



I've got to ask, what is worse: an untestable hypothesis or a hypothesis that has been proven wrong? Supporters of evolution admit that their theory does not cover everything or answers all questions. Humanity has been keeping records for a long time...why haven't noticed any gradual change, that left unchecked, would result in one species evolving into another. I realize that the counter argument is that it take millions of years of gradual change. Grant it. But wouldn't you expect to see something on a genetic level where mutations would lead to another species? Since we don't I would infer that macro evolution does not correctly predict or explain anything and that there must be some other rational explanations for the data we observe.

As for how do we know God created everything, the Bible tells us.

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for.
By faith we understand that the universe was formed at God's command, so that what is seen was not made out of what was visible. Hebrews 11:1,2

Considering that there is so much that macro evolution cannot explain and it must be inferred that species like humans and apes, whales and land animals, amphibians and fish, and birds and reptiles have common ancestors, what is the difference between faith in God and faith in macro evolution. I keep hearing that tired old drum, we have evidence, but they refuse to consider other interpretations and evidence that kills the theory of evolution. The Bible on the other hand is uncontravertible and can't be proven wrong. Which do you want to put your faith on?
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 1, 2009 at 5:53 AM

    Marcus, what are you talking about?

    I found a very interesting video on YouTube the other day. In it, the author asserts that Intelligent Design is just Creationism and it's a logical argument.

    Aren't you the guy who said:

    "Intelligent Design" does not equal "creationism". Not everyone who believes in Intelligent Design believe in an omnipresent, omnipotent, omniscient, transcendent, personal God who created everything.'

    Yes, you are. You said it here: http://mmcelhaney.blogspot.com/2009/01/response-to-naon-tiotami.html

    I then, very thoroughly corrected you, backed up with well documented evidence: http://mmcelhaney.blogspot.com/2009/01/response-to-naon-tiotami.html?showComment=1232510280000#c1118278280144465833

    Then you said:

    So what if DI is a creationist organization? I never said it was ok to lie about anything, for any reason.

    That was here: http://mmcelhaney.blogspot.com/2009/01/take-red-pill-naon-tiotami-not-blue.html?showComment=1232769300000#c4833170128505887198

    So, it's bad to lie. On that, this atheist agrees with you. But... you're allowed to talk nonsense, quietly change your story when an atheist calls you on your nonsense, and then claim an atheist agrees with you?

    Fun! While I'm dredging up my favourite Marcus quotes, can I just drop this one in again, because it makes me feel all warm and fuzzy:

    Sucks to be you. I win either way because Jesus has already won. You loose. Suck it up. Too bad there won't be sunscreen where you going.

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  2. mmcelhaneyFebruary 1, 2009 at 9:37 AM

    You didn't read the whole post.I agreed and have always said that Intelligent Design makes no sense without God. And no you did not correct me. You keep saying I said something I did not say!
    A. I never said it was ok to lie and say that you are not talking about God when you know you are.
    B. I have never done that, although I realize that there are people who claim to be "christians" who do. And no real Christian would say that you could lie about it. By definition we believe God did it.
    C. There ARE people who believe in Intelligent Design, but deny God as the creator and designer. They really think aliens did it! That is why I don't say Intelligent Design = Creationism. Not all acceptors of Intelligent Design are christians.

    Got it straight now? I hope so. I hate being taken out of context and told I said something I didn't.

    By the way

    Sucks to be you. I win either way because Jesus has already won. You loose. Suck it up. Too bad there won't be sunscreen where you going.

    I stand by everything I've written. if it offends you. I apologize. But you are deciding the fate you will suffer because you refuse to come to Christ and submit to his Lordship. Yes, it's that series.

    Oh, and thanks for keep reading my blog.

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