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    Intelligent design, my version.

    Genesis is correct of a male/female duality applying with the first emergence of a life from. Otherwise, how can a female produce either gender - if she never inherited a dual one from the first source? This is perhaps the first recorded scientific equation: "A seed shall follow its own kind"...
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    Intelligent design, my version.

    Yes, cause & effect had to be a program that was caused, giving inherent attributes to components that react to certain actions. If this universe is finite, it means there was no cause & effect before this universe existed. The cause & effect premise is not random or pervasive: we do not become...
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    Intelligent design, my version.

    MV, Parallel Universes, etc are contradictions of this finite universe. Finite means absolutely and only finite, not partially or conditional to one's preference. If components of this universe existed before this universe or elsewhere from this universe - it means this universe is not finite...
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    First Century Jews: Rebels or Heroes?

    A new book, a historical assessment of the first century, called 'BEN HUR II - EXILE' - claims the Jews of Judea were the greatest defenders of Monotheism in their war with Rome. Namely, the Jews bravely rejected the Emperor Caligula's orders to make a statue of him and worship him as divine...
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    If Jesus was a sacrifice...

    I agree. Sin is based on laws being violated, and there are prescribed penalties. I like this: "Where a repentant sinner stands - the most righteous cannot" This almost renders sin the only way of elevation. I don't trust those who say they've never sinned, or that the rewards are not in this...
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    If Jesus was a sacrifice...

    Its a law that is enshrined in all judiciary institutions and it comes from the Hebrew laws. If one says Jesus was killed, and someone is nominated as the killer, it has to be proven or given with some imprints of substance. The Gospels is a 4th century document, and the charge of murder cannot...
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    Study: Science and Religion Really are Enemies...

    That's not a response. Genesis is the first document that said there is a beginning of the universe - it is perhaps the most profound statement any human has uttered.
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    Intelligent design, my version.

    No sir. The Noah story opens with the preamble of a local, regional flood, with only Noah and his household, and his domestic livestock called to enter the floor. No wild animals are listed; the boat's size is open only to the first verse.The verses that the world was covered, are credible how...
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    Intelligent design, my version.

    Because it would not be science w/o a cause & effect premise. And by the process of elimination in a finite universe there can be no scientific alternatives to a universe maker. Name one? I agree that science must be thought free of religion. However, I do think it ok for a bottom post note...
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    Intelligent design, my version.

    There is a fine explanation that explains such a notion. A more astute reading of the texts in Genesis opens with the word 'BEGINNING'; this refers to time, just as Earth in this verse refers to physicality. This is also the space-time origins, namely there is an equation here waiting to be...
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    If Jesus was a sacrifice...

    The Hebrew laws forbids a charge of murder without proof. Not a single Greek, Roman or Hebrew archives mentions this, other than the Gospels, which is 3rd Century. Why do Christians accept this?
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    If Jesus was a sacrifice...

    1.2 Million other Jews sacrificed themselves in the first century, and the Roman archives say they did this willingly. Why does the Gospel not contain this historical factor?
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    Study: Science and Religion Really are Enemies...

    Consider what finite means, when aligned with the universe. It says once the universe never existed, and thus everything contained in the universe also never existed; MV & parallel Uni's, actions, expansions, cooling, heating, bangs, etc become violations of the finite preamble, so we must...
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    Study: Science and Religion Really are Enemies...

    Depends. There are no scientific alternatives to a universe maker based on a finite universe. Name one?
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    Study: Science and Religion Really are Enemies...

    IMHO, science comes from a religion. The first record of the universe's structure & origins is seen in Genesis, namely that the uni is 'finite' with a beginning. This is not an un-scientific thought, but one of only two possibilities, with all evidences inclined with Genesis [The BBT, Expanding...
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    Why do you want to believe there is nothing wrong with Christian scripture?

    Yes I do think there was a theological stuff-up in the first century. Instead of walking side by side as aligned belief systems, with core variances, and much common values, they became competitors of each other. Surely Paul would have had to have known his new vision would not be accepted by...
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    Which Choice Best Describes Your Faith (or lack thereof)?

    The term 'comparative' is confusing. A religion is more in competition and thus contrasting of all others. However, I prefer the premise of a law based belief system, as opposed of one based primarily on belief. Also, I am not in concert with the doctrine of only one path and all others being...
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    Why "one God"?

    In a sense there is no point discussing One God or even a Creator when one is referring to an infinite universe - a creator is not required here - everything always existed. It is thus essential to offer a preamble which universe is being discussed - a finite or infinite one. Apples & oranges apply.
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    Why "one God"?

    Its not just a clean & simple premise. It is also scientifically irrefutable when based on a finite universe with a 'beginning' - with no alternatives in sight: name one? Also, pls check this out - its new and causing hot debate in all forums: Amazon.com: ben hur ii - exile
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    Genesis 1:1 from the "J" Hebrew Manuscript

    What's your definition of 'heavens' in this verse? Is this the physical unverse except earth, or a spiritual realm? Also, was the sun created at this point of the verse? Thanks.
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