Feb 2008
What is the Big Picture?
29/02/08
During a lecture yesterday, the justification for our
use of the evolution theory as a primary anchor for
historical studies was given as follows:
"The biggest picture today is the evolutionary one."
The lecturer went on to explain that the evolution theory is unique in that it encompasses the vastness of the universe in its perspective, rather than a small geographic area or people group as the "other" theories do. This is a huge cultural assumption made based on what the educational community clearly doesn't know about the Bible. Evolutionary theory takes into account a very large physical space - the Universe - however the Biblical theory, although mostly based in one small physical area, explains at great length not only the entire physical universe but also includes the planes of mental existence, and an infinitely vast spiritual existence which is not contained by the physical laws of time or space.
When it comes to reliability, a third of the Bible is prophesy, and all so far have come true. However, as people like to argue over the validity of the Bible there is already plenty of literature on this, and I have no intention of entering into that debate today. My point is; who is to say that a scientific theory has more credibility that a spiritual one? This is a western ideology, and constantly thrown in the face of what I argue as personal experience is, "that is not scientifically possible, and therefore it is not true." Since when has a so-called scientific "fact" been necessarily true? On the contrary, science is continually evolving, theories change, and what was considered to be fact 100 or 1000 years ago is now considered foolish compared to what we "know" today. So if we base our knowledge on what is historically consistent, science is not a reliable argument for what constitutes as a universal truth. The Bible, however, is consistently true and argues that although human beliefs change God does not. So although some things become socially, scientifically or ethically acceptable, this does not alter a truth established at the Beginning of time by God. Science changes, God doesn't. He is the only perfect universal constant. For example, gravity is a law imposed by God to create order, but as it is a creation and not the Creator it has exceptions, and is subject to change as the Creator wishes. This is true of all natural law. So to argue that a scientific theory with limited scope overrides a spiritual theory with infinite scope is, well, illogical!
I'm not trying to convince everyone to believe the Bible. What I am trying to do is get people to question why they don't believe the Bible, and why natural reasonings should have any weight in discrediting One who is a supernatural God. Make up your own mind instead of simply believing what Western culture says about the validity of beliefs.
"The biggest picture today is the evolutionary one."
The lecturer went on to explain that the evolution theory is unique in that it encompasses the vastness of the universe in its perspective, rather than a small geographic area or people group as the "other" theories do. This is a huge cultural assumption made based on what the educational community clearly doesn't know about the Bible. Evolutionary theory takes into account a very large physical space - the Universe - however the Biblical theory, although mostly based in one small physical area, explains at great length not only the entire physical universe but also includes the planes of mental existence, and an infinitely vast spiritual existence which is not contained by the physical laws of time or space.
When it comes to reliability, a third of the Bible is prophesy, and all so far have come true. However, as people like to argue over the validity of the Bible there is already plenty of literature on this, and I have no intention of entering into that debate today. My point is; who is to say that a scientific theory has more credibility that a spiritual one? This is a western ideology, and constantly thrown in the face of what I argue as personal experience is, "that is not scientifically possible, and therefore it is not true." Since when has a so-called scientific "fact" been necessarily true? On the contrary, science is continually evolving, theories change, and what was considered to be fact 100 or 1000 years ago is now considered foolish compared to what we "know" today. So if we base our knowledge on what is historically consistent, science is not a reliable argument for what constitutes as a universal truth. The Bible, however, is consistently true and argues that although human beliefs change God does not. So although some things become socially, scientifically or ethically acceptable, this does not alter a truth established at the Beginning of time by God. Science changes, God doesn't. He is the only perfect universal constant. For example, gravity is a law imposed by God to create order, but as it is a creation and not the Creator it has exceptions, and is subject to change as the Creator wishes. This is true of all natural law. So to argue that a scientific theory with limited scope overrides a spiritual theory with infinite scope is, well, illogical!
I'm not trying to convince everyone to believe the Bible. What I am trying to do is get people to question why they don't believe the Bible, and why natural reasonings should have any weight in discrediting One who is a supernatural God. Make up your own mind instead of simply believing what Western culture says about the validity of beliefs.
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Introductory-level Classes
29/02/08
They are so mind-numbingly elementary in both concept and execution, but an unfortunate necessity at all stages of education in a small university like USC. One could compare the experience to that fateful day when you came home from Kindy and found that Play School no longer satisfied your intellectual hunger. I found these classes tiresome in first-year, where I had enough of an adult-mindset to research what was required of me in my classes before it was time to start handing in assessment. No I'm in my third year, and get lumped with the foolish majority who smoke giggling in the doorways and look confused when there is no bell. The lecture slide shows have sound effects and pretty pictures, and are littered with definitions of words and concepts so basic that I don't offer an answer, as I'm sure that the seemingly obvious question must be more complex than I dare assume. Then some 17-year-old girl in a micro-mini giggles and answers with, "Um, wasn't that a reality show on MTV?" when asked if anybody knows what defamation is. Without my soy latte this would be unbearable.
A New Friend!
12/02/08
Self-Medication...
11/02/08
I have an exam on Wednesday.
Oh joy! **insert sarcasm here.**
Some people deal with stress by drinking, taking drugs or behaving irresponsibly.
I, however, deal with things in a very mature and responsible way.
I simply accept stressful circumstances and rise above them with maturity and grace.
There is no need for all this dramatic nonsense, just pull yourself together and work harder.
Yeah, I didn't fall for it either.
Oh joy! **insert sarcasm here.**
Some people deal with stress by drinking, taking drugs or behaving irresponsibly.
I, however, deal with things in a very mature and responsible way.
I simply accept stressful circumstances and rise above them with maturity and grace.
There is no need for all this dramatic nonsense, just pull yourself together and work harder.
Yeah, I didn't fall for it either.
Walk Of Spirit = Walk of Life
08/02/08
Walking in the Spirit is Life, and walking in the
Flesh is Death.
I'm choosing not to get a tattoo at this stage.
As many of you know, God's dealing with me on a lot of stuff right now!
I'm learning SO much, and loving it, and I'm walking closer with God now than I ever have before.
I thought long and hard about getting this tattoo, and although I still REALLY want it, I've decided that the fact that I've had to think and pray so hard about something is enough of a reason not to go through with it for now.
I mean, if there are spiritual connotations that I'm unaware of, this could be a big mistake.
If there aren't, I can wait until I'm more spiritually mature before making a decision that will stay with me for life.
I don't want to be deceived by the fallen world that we live in.
Oh well, my mother will be pleased.
I'm choosing not to get a tattoo at this stage.
As many of you know, God's dealing with me on a lot of stuff right now!
I'm learning SO much, and loving it, and I'm walking closer with God now than I ever have before.
I thought long and hard about getting this tattoo, and although I still REALLY want it, I've decided that the fact that I've had to think and pray so hard about something is enough of a reason not to go through with it for now.
I mean, if there are spiritual connotations that I'm unaware of, this could be a big mistake.
If there aren't, I can wait until I'm more spiritually mature before making a decision that will stay with me for life.
I don't want to be deceived by the fallen world that we live in.
Oh well, my mother will be pleased.
