Ha ha, proving a negative.There is a lot of evidence of intelligent design if your eyes are open. Anyway, about this proving a negative; I guess I don't have to defend against Evolution as it is a negative.So let's move on.

Western Australia had a 5.0 the other day. Certainly qualifies as a diverse place when it comes to earthquakes. The workers in two mines there got the day off.

Quote (Stu @ April 20 2010,18:25)On an related unrelated topic, it is a bit unnerving to see one's own country obliterated by little epicentrI can't even see New Zealand, although Japan looks pretty serious. I think Japan is the most earthquake prone country.

Hi seekingtruth.There in lies a dilemma. If icebergs are mostly below sea level with one-tenth of the volume above water, then when it melts due to warming, the amount of space decreases leading to a slight fall in sea level. Try a reverse experiment by filling up a bottle of water and putting it in a freezer.However, ice that sits on land, when…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ April 17 2010,15:46)Jesus points to God not to himself, so anyone who points you to God is arightExcept those who do that to get your attention, then draw men to themselves.Acts 20:30Even from your own number men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.

Quote (Stu @ April 15 2010,20:05)Quote (t8 @ April 15 2010,15:14)Hi Stu.I haven't listened to the video yet, but I wonderSo maybe the cure for wondering is to listen to Hitchens first, then post after that.You know, trousers THEN shoes when dressing?StuartTrue that, but I was making a prediction and a prediction is only a prediction when you…[Read more]

Quote (bodhitharta @ Jan. 29 2010,12:13)Why is it so important for Christians to deny Muhammad Prophethood? Is there any scripture in the Bible that says Christ is the Final Prophet?Believers have been told that many prophets will arise and deceive many. It appears that even some would say that Jesus was the Christ and still deceive many.Matthew…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ April 15 2010,19:58)Is that where you heard about penguin prostitution?StuartDon't know anything about penguin prostitution and I have never seen a penguin on Vivian St either.That said, humans do act like animals sometimes when they resort to instinct more than reason.

Quote (Stu @ April 14 2010,20:27)The bizarre thing is Paul claiming that homosexuality is worthy of death. This is unquestionably a use of the word death in the sense of punishment. Who could carry out that punishment? Paul seems to be ignoring the fact that either he expects a non-christian to carry out the punishment, or he expects Jesus to…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ April 14 2010,20:27)Penguins on the other hand indulge in prostitution, using sex as a payment for purchasing particularly desirable smooth stones.You saw 'Happy Feet” too.

Global Warming suggests that there will be more energy in the weather system and therefore greater extremes and more violent storms. Whether it is true or not, even the bible suggests that the end times will be wrought with floods, droughts, famines, etc.So both Global Warming and prophecy predict the same thing.I guess what is debatable is the…[Read more]

When you say “my God” to what are you referring? I know when I say it, I am talking about my supreme authority.Here are some examples of how I view God and Jesus together and you will see that God is the supreme authority and that even Christ is subject to him.Romans 15:6 so that with one heart and mouth you may glorify the God and Father of our…[Read more]

Hi Stu.I haven't listened to the video yet, but I wonder if he include the religion of non-belief?Or is he suggesting that non-belief only, and no other belief? If so, then his idea is biased toward his belief. Either way, I bet he doesn't include his own beliefs in the same way that he probably condemns others.History shows us that there are…[Read more]

A few points david.A person that mugs, steals, rapes, or whatever, most likely doesn't care that much about the after-life and judgement. Non-belief would surely only help or give less reasons to care about such crimes. Such crimes when added up must constitute as one of the biggest forms of violence on the planet. As far as mass-murders in the…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ April 10 2010,14:16)Apart from its use as a model for robotic programming, and its related use as a problem solving strategy:http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/genalg/genalg.html#what…The theory of evolution provides humankind with more than just a scientific narrative of life’s origins and progression. It also yields invaluable t…[Read more]

Apologies for my above post. It is not what the topic is about. I will copy it to an appropriate topic.

Quote (Stu @ April 10 2010,14:16)Apart from its use as a model for robotic programming, and its related use as a problem solving strategy:http://www.talkorigins.org/faqs/genalg/genalg.html#what…The theory of evolution provides humankind with more than just a scientific narrative of life’s origins and progression. It also yields invaluable t…[Read more]

The next time you are mugged in a dark alley, ask the attacker if they will kill you if you don't give them your money. If they answer “yes”, then ask them if they have a strong faith in God. My guess is they would probably say no. What do others think this mugger's answer would be.Yes or no.

Quote (david @ April 06 2010,18:20)Quote I think in 4 dimensions, and I defy you to demonstrate the reality of anything beyond that number.Sounds like something someone in flat world would say about the third dimension.Nice one!