Did you hear about the scientific paper (explained here: https://phys.org/news/2018-05-gene-survey-reveals-facets-evolution.html) that showed “that 90 percent of animal life, genetically speaking, is roughly the same age”? How do we correctly interpret that scientific evidence? Notice that that is continually the question that we have to ask – and that shows that everyone is forced to say that their assumptions affect how the data is interpreted. Note the following...
Read MoreDoes the age of the Earth matter to Christians?
“This question implies the Earth’s age, like its shape, can be directly measured—well it can’t, it’s a category-mistake.3 Earth’s age can only be inferred and depends upon the worldview of the investigator. The philosophical assumptions behind these dating techniques invalidate any supposed claim for rocks being reliable clocks, so are not “proven results of science”” See more about this question and 9 other questions here:...
Read MoreEvangelism must confront the errors of the culture
“Nearly every line in Paul’s Areopagus address seems tailored to the cultural errors and misconceptions of the Greeks. This made his message very relevant to them because it addressed particular areas where they needed correction, and where they needed to repent. Some think it is offensive or unloving to engage in this type of dialogue, but provided we do this “with gentleness and respect” (1 Peter 3:15), it is actually one of the most loving ways we can engage with...
Read MoreIs it really neutral…??
We couldn’t agree more: “State education is never neutral, and today it is usually evolutionary and secular (i.e. atheistic). At best, the truth claims of Christianity are relegated to subjective opinion, and at worst they are contradicted entirely.” How can we at AOI help you? How about some teaching for you and your group? Hosting an Event Read more here too:...
Read More“None” – Did they really say that?!
Researcher Mary Schweitzer discovered original soft-tissue in Dinosaur bone that had not rotted away or turned to stone. She chronicled her struggle to share this data with others here: “I had one reviewer tell me that he didn’t care what the data said, he knew what I was finding wasn’t possible. I wrote back and said, “Well, what data would convince you?” And he said, “None.”” Source: Barry Yeoman, “Schweitzer’s Dangerous Discovery” Discover Magazine: April 2006, p....
Read MoreSummer Break is Here!
Summer Break is here – with that being said, this is very interesting and insightful: “Our Culture tells us to be happy, but then evaluates our lives with the razor-thin criteria of financial success and physical beauty. It is no wonder—tragically—that more and more people are taking that razor and cutting themselves with it.” USA Today has an interesting take on the apparent link between American culture and the rise of depression and suicide. Summer break is...
Read MoreI am not making this up!
47% of Christian Millennials say that it is wrong to share their faith. In addition, 40% agree that if you disagree with someone, it means you are judging them. Check out this Barna study: https://www.barna.com/research/millennials-oppose-evangelism/
Read MoreLearning and Growing!
Here is a scientist who became a Christian, but struggled with the Creation and Evolution topic. He started studying Creation Science, but it took him around 10 years – see his words here: ‘I didn’t like these new ideas, but I realized I had to pay attention to them because they were properly justified. It took me a decade of reading more creationist literature before I made the switch completely.’ He says that his ‘conversion to trusting what God taught in the...
Read MoreAn Evolutionary Anthropologist Changes His Mind!
“A committed teacher of evolutionary anthropology at a major secular university (Wisconsin State) until 1975, Dr Neil Huber, of Washington State, USA, is now a whole-hearted creationist. A committed Christian by 1981, by 1990 he had come to accept the literal Genesis viewpoint. “I grew up in total ignorance of the Bible”, he says. “I knew about Christ from school plays, Christmas, and things of that kind, but my family was very much opposed to Christianity. As my...
Read MoreYummy…sweat??
“Darwin’s followers believe milk evolved from sweat. But milk is nutritious food containing proteins, fats, and sugars, while sweat is a salty mix of various poisons, including urea. (Now you can see why evolution takes millions of years; it’s all those platypus babies drinking sweat until a series of “miracle mutations” finally turned it into milk!)” Source: Parker, Mary and Gary, The Complete Zoo Adventure¸ Master Books, Green Forest, AR, 2007,...
Read MoreA Skeptic Responds…
We had shared some insights, a resource that made an argument for Design not Evolution, and had defined some terms. A skeptic responded with mockery, mixed with a little vulgarity in trying to be humorous. The skeptic made some claims, which were ultimately only their claims and opinions regarding our position. THIS IS THE KEY PART WHEN RESPONDING TO OTHER VIEWS: Learn to recognize claims/opinions from arguments supported by reason/evidence. Press them to support...
Read MoreWhat Evidence Do You Need?
In the last year, often I have heard people say “I don’t believe in God because there isn’t enough evidence (or there is no evidence).” There might be different ways of approaching that statement, one might be to simply say: If I gave you evidence, would you seriously consider God? Another key aspect is to define what is meant by the word “evidence”. I asked someone recently, “what evidence do you need for a supernatural entity?” He said he need some physical...
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