September 30, 2009
The Genesis of “Rat-Eating” Plants
Recently, news agencies and websites were deluged with headlines that a new species of “rat-eating” plant was discovered by a botanical team led by Stewart McPherson.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 30, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
The New “R-word” Label
For more than two centuries the despicable "N-word" has been hatefully hurled at "people of color." Now its use virtually is the equivalent of profanity and borders on being verbal …Originally from Christian Courier, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 30, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 29, 2009
Logical Fallacies: Straw-Man Fallacy
The straw-man fallacy is when a person misrepresents his opponent’s position and then proceeds to refute that misrepresentation rather than what his opponent actually claims.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 29, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Does Church Need Change?
In this last sneak peek from the new Answers magazine, Dr. Albert Mohler discusses what the church and parents can do to stop our young people from leaving church?
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 29, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 28, 2009
Does Church Need Change?
In this last sneak peek from the new Answersmagazine, Dr. Albert Mohler discusses what the church and parents can do to stop our young people from leaving church?
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 28, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Our Senses and the Bible
The Bible talks about the senses in ways that teach us more about Jesus and God's Word.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 28, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 27, 2009
News to Note, September 26, 2009
A toy dinosaur, “nothing” to worry about, the rusting planet, and more in this week’s News to Note.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 27, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 26, 2009
Feedback: The Collapse of the Canopy Model
Why does AiG suggest not using the vapor canopy model? Bodie Hodge, AiG–U.S., explains why the model has problems biblically and scientifically.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 26, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Creation in the Making
The tension between evolution and religion as it played out in the Darwin household is dramatized in a new film—Creation. Mark Looy, AiG–U.S., reports on the new movie.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 26, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 25, 2009
Chapter 11: The Glorious Middle Kingdom
The course of history in ancient Egypt has not been fully elucidated. Usually it has to be reconstructed from circumstantial evidence.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 25, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 24, 2009
More Abundant than Stars
Microbes form a life-sustaining organosubstrate on earth and contribute to our understanding of geology, ecology, and biology.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 24, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 23, 2009
Microbiota: Our Friendly Neighbors Within
The fact that God is, by nature, relational is reflected throughout all of creation, even down to the microscopic world.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 23, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Lessons from Lamentations
One of the little-known portions of the Bible is the book of Lamentations. Although frequently neglected by some students, this narrative truly contains some rich deposits of truth which will …Originally from Christian Courier, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 23, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Its time for Europe
Thirty years after it first began the heart of Open Air Campaigners still lies with evangelising Europe the only part of the world where the church is shrinkingOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 23, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 22, 2009
Logical Fallacies: Faulty Appeal to Authority
Essentially, the faulty appeal to authority is the argument that a claim is true simply because someone else believes it.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 22, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 21, 2009
Wonders of the Human Body
Along with the psalmist David, the new issue of Answers magazine magnifies the Creator: “I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; marvelous are Your works” (Psalm 139:14).
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 21, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 20, 2009
News to Note, September 19, 2009
A snake with a leg, tree-climbing Velociraptors, Richard Dawkins and the straw-god, and more!
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 20, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Pakistan Christian murdered in police custody
A Christian man accused of desecrating the Koran has reportedly been murdered in prison in District Sialkot in PunjabOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 20, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 19, 2009
Feedback: The Burden of Evidence
Should Christians use a variety of apologetic methods? What does the Bible teach? Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., provides insight.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 19, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Tension in Egypt over attacks on Coptic Christians
Egypts Coptic Christian community are upset over what they perceive to be organised attacks against them in the north of the countryOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 19, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 18, 2009
Chapter 10: How Do We Know What Happened?
Before dealing with the Middle Kingdom, which brought Egypt to a pinnacle of power and affluence, it is necessary to discuss the sources of information on which our knowledge of this era is derived.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 18, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Report reveals sharp rise in religious liberty violations in Cuba
Pressure on religious leaders in Cuba has increased significantly over the past year according to a new report by Christian Solidarity Worldwide CSWOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 18, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 17, 2009
Hairy New Findings in Dog Variation
There is astounding variation that exists within dogs. How can there be so much diversity within a single species?
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 17, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 16, 2009
The “Quest” for Kids
Many of those opposing the Christian faith accuse Christians of supposed “child abuse” for teaching them about God of creation.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 16, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Dignity in Worship Leadership
Under the Mosaic dispensation a special class served as the leaders of worship for the nation of Israel--they were called “priests.” Aaron and his offspring (via the tribe of Levi) …Originally from Christian Courier, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 16, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Colombian pastor assassinated by suspected paramilitaries
A Colombian pastor was assassinated in his home last Sunday by three masked gunmen Fortyone year old Rafael Velasquez pastor of the Foursquare Gospel Church in Maraonal died instantlyOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 16, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 15, 2009
Logical Fallacies: Ad Hominem
The ad hominmen fallacy is so named because it directs an argument against the person making a claim rather than the claim itself.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 15, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 14, 2009
Answers fall issue sneak peek: Bones
The bones in our bodies aren't just strong and flexible, they're constantly building and repairing themselves.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 14, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 13, 2009
News to Note, September 12, 2009
All for a skull, evolution leads to tooth decay, living in a zinc world, cured by . . . fat? and more in this week’s News to Note.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 13, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Christian women hold prayer vigil for Iranian converts
Christian women will gather outside the Iranian embassy in London today to highlight the plight of two Christian women in Iran imprisoned for converting from IslamOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 13, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 12, 2009
Feedback: The Logic of Belief
Is Christianity logical? As Dr. Jason Lisle, AiG–U.S., shows, not only is Christianity logical, it is foundational for all logic.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 12, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Jesus can transform hearts of persecutors says pastor
We have a Preserver who can turn the persecutor into someone who is persecuted for Christs sake says one Nigerian pastorOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 12, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 11, 2009
Chapter 9: More Shoddy Pyramids
To the northeast of the massive Step Pyramid of Saqqara is the mastaba of Mereruka, vizier of King Teti of the 6th Dynasty.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 11, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
New focus should be on 414 Window says mission strategist
Christian leaders need to reprioritise efforts to bring the Gospel to the 12 billion people in the 414 Window says one mission strategistOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 11, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 10, 2009
Radiohalos and Diamonds
We offer an explanation for the radiohalos and for the “tubes” in diamonds in terms of a hydrothermal fluid transport model for Po radiohalo formation.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 10, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 09, 2009
InSite, September 2009
Fair use of science, editing the web, and some new media to check out in this month’s edition of InSite from the AiG web team.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 9, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Divorce and Remarriage: White, Black, or Gray?
It must be wonderful to be one of those fellows who has every religious controversy perfectly figured out, with no room left for disagreement. I do not happen to be …Originally from Christian Courier, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 9, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 08, 2009
Logical Fallacies: Bifurcation
A person commits the fallacy of bifurcation when he or she claims that there are only two mutually exclusive possibilities—when, in fact, there is a third option.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 8, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 07, 2009
News to Note, September 5, 2009
Human evolution, dog evolution, mouse evolution, and more in this week’s News to Note.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 7, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Fall Answers issue sneak peek: Brain
Unlike any man-made computer, the brain is made of living cells that must constantly change as we acquire new skills and information.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 7, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 05, 2009
Feedback: How to Respond to a “Repeat Offender”
We are to be respectful and gentle in our responses initially, as per 1 Peter 3:15. However, if we are met with continued attacks from the same person, what can we do?
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 5, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
Outrage as Chinese Christians are imprisoned for aiding North Korean refugees
Chinese officials in Erlianhaote city have sentenced two Christians Miss Li Mingshun and Mr Zhang Yonghu to 10 and 7 years respectively in prison for aiding North Korean refugees fleeing to South Korea through ChinaOriginally from Christian Today, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 5, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 04, 2009
Chapter 8: The Shoddy Pyramids
Instead of layers of cut stone, the core consisted of a jumbled heap of stones piled up in the shape of a pyramid and then faced with limestone blocks. It looked all right from the outside, however.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 4, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 03, 2009
Radiohalos in the Cooma Metamorphic Complex, New South Wales, Australia
The Cooma granodiorite was generated as a consequence of the regional metamorphism that resulted from catastrophic large-scale emplacement.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 3, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 02, 2009
The Human Body—Wired for Extremes
God has equipped every human with backup systems that are programmed to respond to all sorts of emergencies.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 2, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
The Death of Sennacherib: A Case Study in Prophecy
The study of Bible prophecy is a most fascinating engagement. In his monumental work, _Encyclopedia of Biblical Prophecy_, the late Professor J. Barton Payne contended that the Bible contains 1,817 …Originally from Christian Courier, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 2, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)
September 01, 2009
Logical Fallacies: The Complex Question
Similar to the question-begging epithet is the fallacy called complex question. This is the interrogative form of begging the question.
Originally from AiG Daily Article, ReBlogged by mark on Sep 1, 2009 at 05:01 AM | Comments (0)