"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere w
"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be and that God wishes to see people happy, amidst the simple beauty of nature."
- Anne Frank
Take a journey through the cosmos as you view some of the most breathtaking footage of the heavens and the earth. This footage illustrates the insignificance of our planet in relationship to the universe and how every one of us who inhabits earth is like a grain of sand on a vast beach. At the same time however, this video shows us the beauty and majestic wonder of our little planet we call earth. When viewing this footage I get a sense of peace and comfort. I hope this video will do the same for you.
*Credits:
Footage from: Contact and Planet earth trailer
Music: Arrival to earth and The Allspark by Steve Jablonsky
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All Christians have been challenged with the remark, "The Bible is full of contradictions
All Christians have been challenged with the remark, "The Bible is full of contradictions and errors." That accusation has grown into one of the standard misconceptions of our time. As for me, I believe this is the most important issue for us as Christians when we witness. To prove the Bible contains no errors or contradictions. In doing so we show that the Bible is the inerrant word of God. Though people have always criticized the Bible, now, more than ever people are pointing out these alleged contradictions and errors in the Bible, and it's time we refuted them. Biblical scholars and Christian apologists have long since refuted the alleged contradictions and errors critics point out. It's time skeptics and critics move on to another arguement. I will link you websites that refute every single alleged contradiction and error any critic has ever mentioned. Ignoring these links and continuing to believe the Bible is full of errors will make you willingly ignorant, I highly suggest you visit them.
(101 Bible Contradictions Refuted)
http://www.bible.ca/islam/islam-bible-contradictions-refuted .htm
(Answering the remaining alleged discrepancies)
http://www.tektonics.org/
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/
http://www.thedevineevidence.com/skeptic_contradictions.html
http://www.carm.org/diff/Bible_contradictions.htm
http://www.kingdavid8.com/Contradictions/Home.html
http://www.apologeticspress.org/allegeddiscrepancies/
http://www.apocalipsis.org/difficulties/
*As for the alleged contradiction in Mark 16:17-18, in Acts 28:1-8 Paul is bitten by a poisonous snake and miraculously is unharmed. As it can be debated if Mark 16:9-20 should be in the Bible, Acts 28 can still further back up the claims within the verses.*
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Atheism:
a: a disbelief in the existence of a deity b: the doctrine that there is no deit
Atheism:
a: a disbelief in the existence of a deity b: the doctrine that there is no deity
(Problems with Atheism)
The distinction between the atheist and those who merely question God's existence is that the atheist dogmatically asserts that he knows there is no God. Atheism cannot overcome several major hurdles. First, it cannot be confirmed. No one can prove the nonexistence of something that does not exist. Second, it cannot be lived. All atheists hold certain values, but without a God behind the universe, our lives are merely the product of chance and time. Third, it does not adequately explain evil. The atheist recognizes evil, but cannot identify its source or address the problem other than point to ourselves. The point is, the atheist neither proves his case, nor lives consistently with it. He reveals his inconsistency by holding to many of the values of theism but with no basis for doing so. Take the atheism test to see if you truly are an atheist. The test is only four questions so don't worry about time consummation. The link below will direct you to the official Atheism Test.
(Refuting Arguments from Atheists)
The main argument I usually see an atheist assert is that, "God doesn't exist due to the lacking evidence for Him." First, just because of your lacking evidence of a God does not mean He doesn't exist. Second, since you cannot know all evidence, it is possible that evidence exists that proves God's existence, or at least supports His existence. Therefore, it is possible that God exists. Third, if it is possible then faith has its place; and if it's possible then you should be an agnostic. The second argument I hear from typically "strong" atheists is, "There is no evidence for God." First, this statement is irrational considering we do not hold all the evidence in the universe. We would need all evidence to show that there is none for a God. Second, since all evidence cannot be known, it is possible that evidence exists to support theism. The third argument I hear from atheists is, "Science has disproved God." An important thing to remember is that the scientific method cannot examine historical, philosophical, moral, or religious knowledge. Thus, God's existence cannot even be probed by the scientific method, let alone proven or disproven.
(Take the Atheism Test)
http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/atheiststest.html
This test does not prove, nor is it intended to prove that God exists. The only purpose of the test is to demonstrate that the strong atheist position (that one can claim to know that God does not exist) is logically flawed.
(Objections to the Atheism Test)
http://www.godandscience.org/apologetics/objections.html
*Atheists, take this test honestly. Death threats and off topic posts will be deleted.*
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"In spite of having been pronounced dead even by intelligent skeptics, the thesis that Jud
"In spite of having been pronounced dead even by intelligent skeptics, the thesis that Judaism and Christianity consist merely of stolen pagan myths and ideas continues to be promulgated by the uncritical and accepted by the gullible. Acharya S and her Christ Conspiracy are simply the latest recycling of the general thesis, but now, even Robert Price has promulgated aspects of it in his Deconstructing Jesus."
-James Patrick Holding
"Why are people who are so skeptical of the claims made by Christianity so gullable as to believe these supposed comparisons with pre-Christian religious figures without asking for evidence? There's a definite lack of critical thinking on their part when it comes to these lists. There are many who seem to want to believe that Christianity is a copycat religion and thus accept any evidence that they feel backs up their beliefs whether that evidence is truthful or not."
-KingDavid8
The seven arguments against Christian dependence on pagan religions.
1. "Copycat" proponents often illogically assume that just because two things exist side by side, one of them must have caused the other.
2. Many alleged similarities are exaggerated or fabricated.
3. The chronology is wrong. Writers cite beliefs and practices that postdate the first century formation of Christianity.
4. Paul would never have consciously borrowed from pagan religions; in fact, he warned against the very thing.
5. Early Christianity was exclusive; any hint of syncretism in the New Testament would have caused immediate controversy.
6. Unlike the mystery religions, Christianity is grounded in actual historical events.
7. What few parallels remain could reflect a Christian influence on pagan beliefs and practices. Pagan attempts to counter the growing influence of Christianity by imitating it are clearly apparent.
Has Christianity been copied from pagan religions? I think the logical answer is, no. If you however believe to the contrary, I would ask for you to send me some evidence for your claims. Be sure not to include quotes or excerpts from Christ mythicists. Quotes will not help you for they do not back up history. Be sure to also check the links I have provided below.
Links:
(Christian)
http://www.thedevineevidence.com/jesus_similarities.html
http://www.kingdavid8.com/Copycat/Home.html
http://www.tektonics.org/copycat/copycathub.html
http://www.christian-thinktank.com/copycat.html
(Secular)
http://www.pantheon.org/areas/
http://killeenroos.com/1/SUMEGODS.htm
http://www.greekmythology.com/
http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/mythology.htm
http://webonautics.com/mythology/mythology.html
http://homepage.mac.com/cparada/GML/index.html
http://www.mythweb.com/encyc/index.html
http://www.online-mythology.com/
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Zeitgeist: The Movie was released June 2007. With its release many viewers were shocked at
Zeitgeist: The Movie was released June 2007. With its release many viewers were shocked at what they were viewing. Many believed Christianity had finally been proven false and began sending the movie everywhere they could. Sadly the believers of the movie had not and have not researched the claims that were made in the movie. Part 1 of the movie focuses its attack on Christianity. The movie claims Christianity was borrowed from pagan myths, the Bible was plagiarized, Jesus wasn't a historical figure, Christianity was created for social control, and that the Bible is based on astrology. Though the claims they make sound accurate, they are completely false and go against the historical records of pagan deities. The point of this video is to quickly show historical facts that contradict against Zeitgeist, proving it false. Zeitgeist makes roughly 50 claims about various ancient gods and their similarities to Jesus Christ. The problem I have found is that no one seems to be able to show us where Zeitgeist's claims can be found in actual ancient texts. Please go to the following links below to find out what is being put into your mind and how Zeitgeist: the movie is completely false and full of lies.
(*A must view site*)
http://zeitgeistchallenge.com/
http://www.youtube.com/zeitgeistdebunked
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7572663630528394775
http://www.thedevineevidence.com/jesus_similarities.html
http://www.tektonics.org/copycat/copycathub.html
http://www.preventingtruthdecay.org/copycats.shtml
http://kingdavid8.com/Copycat/Home.html
http://benwitherington.blogspot.com/2007/12/zeitgeist-of-zei tgeist-movie.html
"Not one clear case of any alleged resurrection teaching appears in any pagan text before the late second century A.D., almost one hundred years after the New Testament was written." --Dr. Gary Habermas
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Zeitgeist: The Movie was released June 2007. With its release many viewers were shocked at
Zeitgeist: The Movie was released June 2007. With its release many viewers were shocked at what they were viewing. Many believed Christianity had finally been proven false and began sending the movie everywhere they could. Sadly the believers of the movie had not and have not researched the claims that were made in the movie. Part 1 of the movie focuses its attack on Christianity. The movie claims Christianity was borrowed from pagan myths, the Bible was plagiarized, Jesus wasn't a historical figure, Christianity was created for social control, and that the Bible is based on astrology. Though the claims they make sound accurate, they are completely false and go against the historical records of pagan deities. The point of this video is to quickly show historical facts that contradict against Zeitgeist, proving it false. Zeitgeist makes roughly 50 claims about various ancient gods and their similarities to Jesus Christ. The problem I have found is that no one seems to be able to show us where Zeitgeist's claims can be found in actual ancient texts. Please go to the following links below to find out what is being put into your mind and how Zeitgeist: the movie is completely false and full of lies.
(*A must view site*)
http://zeitgeistchallenge.com/
http://www.thedevineevidence.com/jesus_similarities.html
http://www.youtube.com/zeitgeistdebunked
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7572663630528394775
http://www.tektonics.org/copycat/copycathub.html
http://www.preventingtruthdecay.org/copycats.shtml
http://kingdavid8.com/Copycat/Home.html
http://benwitherington.blogspot.com/2007/12/zeitgeist-of-zei tgeist-movie.html
http://www.allaboutreligion.org/is-jesus-god-aar-afb2.htm
"Not one clear case of any alleged resurrection teaching appears in any pagan text before the late second century A.D., almost one hundred years after the New Testament was written." --Dr. Gary Habermas
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The account of Noah's Ark is one of the most widely known events in the history of mankind
The account of Noah's Ark is one of the most widely known events in the history of mankind. Unfortunately, like other Bible accounts, it is often taken as a mere fairy tale. However, there is a substantial amount of evidence that leads to there actually being a flood that covered the entire earth. If there was a Global Flood we would expect to find geological evidence, considering a catastrophic world wide flood would change the geography of the land. Even if we ignore the geological evidence, there is still historical evidence from over 270 different cultures all around the world that speak of a catastrophic flood that covered the earth. Below you will find numerous sources that will further help you in determining if there really was a Global flood.
(Get ANY answer about the flood here)
http://www.globalflood.org/faq.html
Sources:
http://www.globalflood.org/
http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/flood.asp
http://www.icr.org/global-flood/
http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/evid9.htm
http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/faq/noah.asp
http://www.trueorigin.org/arkdefen.asp
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"Scientists who go about teaching that evolution is a fact of life are great con-men, and
"Scientists who go about teaching that evolution is a fact of life are great con-men, and the story they are telling may be the greatest hoax ever. In explaining evolution, we do not have one iota of fact."
- Dr. T. N. Tahmisian
The theory of evolution has become one of the most dangerous threats to the Christian faith. Many students that are indoctrinated with the theory of evolution begin to deny a the existence of a God for the simple reason that they feel like they don't need one. Our society has pushed this theory in everyone's minds. The majority of scientists have approved and accepted this theory and are using it in their teachings. Schools have agreed to only teach this theory and block out Intelligent Design. The truth of the matter is, evolution is not a fact and is still unproven! Evolution has just as much of a right to be taught in schools as Intelligent Design. They should both be taught equally, allowing the students to decide which is more accurate. This video was created to show you that evolution still has flaws and is far from a fact. If you are a theistic evolution and would like to debate on this matter, feel free to e-mail me. I truly believe that any Christian that believes in the theory of evolution is calling God a liar. I do not debate atheistic evolutionists for numerous reasons, though I will still reply to your e-mails. Below you will find some links that further explain the flaws in the theory of evolution and a few creation/intelligent design sites. Remember that this video did not elaborate on my 10 points. I simply do not have enough time to elaborate on all 10 points. However, messaging is always available as well as the sources listed below. Evolution is not fact.
(Evidence #1)
http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v16/i4/birds.asp
http://creationontheweb.com/content/view/5543/
http://www.clarifyingchristianity.com/transition.shtml
(Evidence #2)
http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/evid2.htm
(Evidence #3)
http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/evid3.htm
(Evidence #4)
http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/evid5.htm
http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/evid6.htm
(Evidence #5)
http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs/4005.asp
(Evidence #6)
http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/evid9.htm
*Sources:
http://www.godandscience.org/evolution/index.html
http://www.fullbooks.com/The-Evolution-Of-Man-Scientifically -Disproved2.html
http://nwcreation.net/evolutionfraud.html
http://creationismunleashed.blogspot.com/2005/08/ten-major-f laws-of-evolution.html
http://emporium.turnpike.net/C/cs/
http://www.ishipress.com/creation.htm
http://www.newgeology.us/presentation32.html
http://www.answersingenesis.org/home/area/qa.asp
http://www.biblelife.org/evolution.htm
http://www.christiananswers.net/creation/home.html
http://www.clarifyingchristianity.com/creation.shtml
http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-3015057674550490925& q=creation+evolution&total=63&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=searc h&plindex=3
http://video.google.ca/videoplay?docid=-3572322869940889884& q=young+earth&total=2161&start=0&num=10&so=0&type=search&pli ndex=0
(*To the evolutionists that are calling the evidences in this video false. Feel free to e-mail me, I am not a bias Christian, I'd be glad to hear what you think is wrong in this video. I would also be glad to refute all alleged transitional fossils.*)
*Correction #10: Should read, "Empirical evidence" instead of "Scientific proof"*
*Abiogenesis is one of the cornerstones of evolution. The idea that life arose and diversified by natural means rests on the assumption that life arose naturalistically. How can you separate the two? Thus, evolution and abiogenesis can be together. Abiogenesis is further needed to explain life on earth. Evolution must explain its origin of life.
(Note: I hold positions on both Old earth Creationism and Young earth Creationism. I hold opposing views to some points on both sides, so I am in the middle I guess you could say.)
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"I would say the universe has a purpose. It's not there just somehow by chance."
-Dr. Rog
"I would say the universe has a purpose. It's not there just somehow by chance."
-Dr. Roger Penrose
"Atheism is so senseless. When I look at the solar system, I see the earth at the right distance from the sun to receive the proper amounts of heat and light. This did not happen by chance." "The true God is a living, intelligent and powerful being."
-Sir Isaac Newton
Is this universe a product of random chance? Or is it possible that the universe has a cause and a purpose? If the universe is a product of chance, then where is purpose of life, where is hope on this little planet we live on? I personally believe this universe has a cause and a purpose. When looking outside of earth at the starry heavens, you can't help but to be in awe at the majestic wonder of the stars and the entire cosmos itself. These are images of the cosmos, the universe we cannot see with the naked eye. How can one look at these images and say, "There is no God." Well, I say, "The Heavens are telling the Glory of a God."
This video was not made to inform you of "evidence" that this universe is either a product of chance or not. It was made to spark a thought in your mind, "Is the cosmos a product of random chance? Or has the cosmos been designed and put in order by a Creator?"
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