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You did not read my post very well, if at all. It is a question of what is rational. Why do you reject reasoning, logic and rational thinking? I have explained to you there is no other explanation for the information that is required to operate life and the universe. Vast information in a cell which I explained to you doesn't arrive by random. "a meaningless accident of atoms" does not explain anything and it certainly does not explain how the vast volumes of information came into existence. Random movements of atoms does not produce complex information structures. Claiming accident of atoms can produce something complex and useful has long ago been rejected by many scientists. Professor Philip Stott, a scientist and mathematician will tell you that the mathematical law of probability proves there is not enough time in the universe for the right atoms, molecules, or chemicals to come together to produce life. This has been mathematically carefully calculated and is reasonable. He gave an example by explaining if you put a monkey in front of a typewriter and let him type random characters, how long do you think it would take the monkey to type the complete works of Shakespeare? That is what the idea of random chance processes is claiming could happen to create a living cell. It simply could not happen by random. A living organism is vastly complex. The data and machinery in a cell is so complex and intricate that biological science is amazed. It could never happen by accident. The theory that life could begin by random processes has never been proven by any empirical science. It simply can't be done. You would probably have a better chance of a monkey typing on a keyboard or on a piano producing something meaningful. The other question you ignored is when you said "an accident of atoms" where did the atoms come from? Where did the laws of physics and gravity all come from? Where did matter itself come from? You conveniently ignore the reality that the complex universe could not come into existence without a superior external power or an intelligent designer as we say. Go ahead if you want to hang onto a blind, childish way of looking at things. You also have not explained the meaning of life if everything is just a chemical accident. According to you humans are just a chemical blob that accidentally happened to come along. Not logical at all. But I guess ignorance is bliss until one knows deep down they will have to face their Creator one day because as the bible says, we are appointed to die and after this the judgment. Fools ignore the truth because they think they can avoid accountability that way. It doesn't work like that. Everyone will still be accountable. This universe does not exist for nothing. We are not here by nothing, for nothing and to just disappear as nothing.

I know it is hard for an idealist to understand reality, but it is not that complicated. The oil industry is thriving because there is centuries of oil and gas still in the ground and it is a profitable business. There are millions of users who run cars, trucks, motorcycles, buses, ships of all kinds, and aircraft of all kinds. That is just how the world is. You can't change it by waving a wand or by government decree as Trudeau thinks. Society is deeply built on the oil and gas industry. I really don't know how to explain it in any other way. Good for Iowa if they can make a good living on wind power. That simply would not work as an alternative for the oil and gas industry. It would not provide a fraction of the energy required. Wind turbines are an ugly eyesore on the landscape. I have seen them in southern Alberta and would not want those spread across the country. There are also lots of problems with wind power. They don't generate enough power for all the cities, they don't provide the power for millions of vehicles, etc. and their output varies with the wind and may stop altogether if there is no wind. So they are not realistic alternative to oil and gas. I think you still missed the point that society functions and depends on the free enterprise system which means where a resource is profitable and there is a big demand, companies invest in it and produce thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in revenue for the country. That is what the oil and gas industry does. There is nothing else on the horizon that could do that. Investors must see the value before they invest. They are not going to switch to something that has no evident large value. Government cannot tell companies where to invest their money. That would be total disaster.

The Bible, which is God's revelation to man, explains how God created the universe in six days. The fact is it was supernatural event. God does not anyone to twist his word to try to make it palatable to skeptics. That is not how God operates. That is not how Bible believers should operate either. Where did the universe come from? Do you have any idea? There is no contradiction between the Bible and genuine science which uses the scientific method. Some of the greatest scientists who ever lived in the 16th or 17th centuries believe God created the universe. The Bible tells how God supernaturally created the universe which is probably somewhere around six thousand years ago. You said creationism is completely based on faith, which is incorrect. Belief in the creation account in the Bible is entirely reasonable for a number of reasons. I can't go into all of it on these short comment sections, but I will mention just a couple points for consideration. 1. The question of how the universe started or where it came from cannot be answered from a purely secular science point of view. The reason is because logic tells us that every effect had to have a cause. The universe is an effect. Therefore, it had to have a cause. Secondly, since logic tells everyone something (the universe) could not come into existence without a cause. Scientists say the universe is expanding. That means it had to have a beginning at some point in time. 2. Because of the existence of the laws of physics, the complexity of the universe, the motion of the planets around the sun, the existence of atoms, molecules, gravity, etc., it is reasonable to believe there was a supernatural being or intelligent designer who designed and created it all. It is unreasonable to believe the complex universe came into existence without an external supernatural designer-creator. There is no explanation for the existence of everything apart from a supernatural being apart from the creation. 3. Even in a single cell, biological scientists have discovered an immensely complex amount of organized data which directs how the machinery in the cell operates. In fact, there are a number of different streams of data. This is something that was unknown to Darwin in the 19th century. In the last fifty years discoveries have been made that show the vast complexity of living cells. They have vast amounts of data similar to huge computers. Random chance processes as in the theory of evolution cannot add new information which is what is required to operate the vastly complex cells and living structures. This could not have come into existence by any kind of random chance processes as Darwinism claims. Vast amounts of information must be implanted in the beginning by a supernatural being of immense intelligence and infinite power. 4. The final point is a philosophical one. Atheism or Darwinism cannot explain why the universe exists and why mankind exists. According to them we are just some kind of cosmic accident. We are all here from nothing, by nothing, and for nothing. Human emotions, reasoning and intelligence is all just a chemical reaction. That view of the creation is irrational. People that believe that think life has absolutely no purpose and no meaning. So there is no good and no evil. Everyone is just an accident of the chemical or atoms coming together. What a sad way of thinking. But that is the thinking of atheist scientists and others who follow that line of thought. Life is just a meaningless accident of the atoms.

New Zealand has a small population. It is easy for such a small country to do what they want. It would be impossible for larger countries that have millions of cars, trains, ships, and aircraft to operate without fossil fuels. The world needs fossil fuels to function. Progressives and environmentalists live in la la land.

creation.com have a lot of science authorities who contribute to their thousands of articles and videos. Jonathan Sarfati is one highly qualified scientist who has written several books. quote Biography Creationist Physical Chemist and Spectroscopist Dr Jonathan Sarfati was born in Ararat, Australia in 1964. He moved to New Zealand as a child and later studied science at Victoria University of Wellington. Dr Sarfati holds citizenships of Australia, New Zealand, and the USA. He obtained a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Chemistry with two physics papers substituted (nuclear and condensed matter physics). His Ph.D. in Chemistry was awarded for a thesis entitled ‘A Spectroscopic Study of some Chalcogenide Ring and Cage Molecules’. He has co-authored papers in mainstream scientific journals on high temperature superconductors and selenium-containing ring and cage-shaped molecules. He also had a co-authored paper on high-temperature superconductors published in Nature when he was 22. Dr Sarfati has been a Christian since 1984. He has long been interested in apologetics, the defense of the faith, and was a co-founder of the Wellington Christian Apologetics Society (New Zealand). Creation vs evolution is of course a vital area, because of the ramifications for the doctrines of Creation, the Fall which brought death into the world, and their links to the doctrines of the Incarnation, Atonement and Bodily Resurrection of the God-man Jesus Christ. Dr Sarfati is married to Sherry and they enjoy spending time with their two grand-daughters. In August 1996, he returned to the country of his birth to take up a position as a research scientist and editorial consultant for Creation Ministries International in Brisbane. In this capacity, he is co-editor of Creation magazine, and also writes and reviews articles for Journal of Creation, CMI’s in-depth peer-reviewed publication, as well as contributing to CMI’s creation.com website. In 1999, his first book was published—Refuting Evolution, which countered a teachers guidebook by the National Academy of Sciences, Teaching about Evolution and the Nature of Science, which had been widely circulated and publicized. Refuting Evolution now has 450,000 copies in print. Later that year he was a co-author of the updated and expanded Answers Book [note: now entitled The Creation Answers Book], answering 20 of the most-asked questions about creation/evolution. He later wrote Refuting Evolution 2, countering the PBS Evolution series and an anticreationist article in Scientific American. In 2004, he wrote Refuting Compromise, defending a straightforward biblical creation timeline and a global flood, and answering biblical and scientific objections, concentrating on the errant teachings of day-age/local flood advocate Hugh Ross. It has been acclaimed as ‘the most powerful biblical and scientific defense of a straightforward view of Genesis creation ever written!’ See the introductory chapter and some reviews. In 2006, he co-authored 15 Reasons to Take Genesis as History with Don Batten, as a concise reference guide for Christians, including pastors and theologians, why Genesis can be trusted as real history of Creation about 6000 years ago and a global Flood. In 2008, he finished By Design: Evidence for nature’s Intelligent Designer—the God of the Bible. This demonstrates many examples of design in many areas, shows why chemical evolution can’t explain the origin of first life, and answers many objections to the Intelligent Design movement by invoking the biblical Creation-Fall model. In 2010, Dr Sarfati wrote The Greatest Hoax on Earth? Refuting Dawkins on evolution, a response to leading atheopath Richard Dawkins’ latest book The Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution (see website). That year, Dr Sarfati emigrated to the USA with his wife to work in the CMI–USA office as author, speaker, apologist, and Head Scientist. In 2012, he considerably expanded and updated a classic general apologetics book, Christianity for Skeptics, by Dr Steve Kumar of New Zealand. This presents a positive case for the existence of God, the inspiration of the Bible, and the divinity and resurrection of Christ, and answers challenges from suffering, atheism, Eastern philosophy, and Islam. The update now also contains cutting edge material on design in nature, the Christian roots of science, and answering the ‘new atheists’. In 2015, Dr Sarfati wrote probably his most important and comprehensive book yet: The Genesis Account: A theological, historical, and scientific commentary on Genesis 1–11, almost 800 pages long. Dr Jonathan Sarfati playing blindfold chess against 12 opponents Dr Sarfati is also a keen chess player. He is a former New Zealand Chess Champion, and represented New Zealand in three Chess Olympiads, and drew with Boris Spassky, world champion 1969–1972, in a tournament game (those interested in the game score can see this chess site). In 1988, F.I.D.E., the International Chess Federation, awarded him the title of F.I.D.E. Master (FM). Dr Sarfati regularly accepts challenges from multiple players where he plays ‘blindfold’, i.e. from memory without sight or any physical contact with the board, so moves are communicated via a recognized chess notation (See an example at the Croydon Chess Club). Twelve is the most played simultaneously to date—see photo, left. unquote Here he is playing chess blindfold against 12 people at a time.

Fiction.

That's right, it is your choice. But you should at least make yourself aware of your spiritual condition instead of fighting it. According to the Bible we are all as an unclean thing. We are all born with a sinful, fallen nature and in rebellion against God. The Bible has given us the solution to that which is to accept the truth, admit we are sinners, determine to change, and accept Jesus as our Savior (atonement for our sins) and accept his written revelation (the Bible). Then we become new creatures and are forgiven. The alternative is to go into eternity without salvation. But everyone has to make that decision himself. Nobody can make that decision for someone else.

Just telling you as it says in the Bible. It is entirely your choice what you do with it. I have done my part. My conscience is clear.

So far the only feasible energy for the hundreds of millions of vehicles, ships, and aircraft is fossil fuels. There is nothing that would come even close to replacing fossil fuels and the oil industry. The world energy consumption is based on the profitable production of fossil fuels. Companies are not going to switch to alternative energy source unless there is the same money to be made in it, which there isn't. That is just a fact of life. The world does not operate on idealism of teenagers or enviro fanatics. That doesn't pay for the energy industry or provide the energy needed.

Sometimes I am able to find the answer to a question as in this case. 'Let me emphasize the point again, mutations can create new traits and, by definition, new information, but this is only possible at the very basic level. Mutations cannot give us the type of information required for evolution. It cannot account for the type of information required for making irreducibly complex machinery in the cell such as ATP synthase, or the incredibly complicated biochemistry of photosynthesis." Do mutations add information and is that evolution? - creation.com So according to this article mutations can create some new traits, and some new information, but not the kind of complex information that would be required for evolution as in Darwinism. That kind of information required an intelligent designer-Creator.

Do mutations add information? Is that Evolution? Do mutations add information and is that evolution? - creation.com

There is no evidence that new species were ever formed by evolution. No fossils showing it have been found. That shows the whole thing is a fraud.

Changes in viruses caused by mutations is not the same thing as Darwinism or the theory of evolution. That is not what the theory is talking about. A virus will not become another creature or species for example. Creationists believe in mutation, but not the kind the theory of evolution is talking about. It doesn't happen. The transitional fossils that would provide evidence do not exist. Viruses mutating are not considered evolution. There are people who use the term evolution when talking about mutations of viruses, but this is baloney. It is an incorrect use of the word evolution, unless the word evolution has different meanings. That could be the case. Many words are used to convey different things.

If you think you can do it, go ahead and invest your money in wind and solar power and sell it. See how much you make.

You proved your ignorance. Viruses have always mutated. Mutation is not evolution. There was no change from one species to another.

The only right you have is the right to go to hell for rejecting God, Jesus Christ and the Bible. That is what the Bible teaches. "What is a biblical view of human rights? It is difficult to speak definitively about human rights because it's such an esoteric topic, subject to personal opinion, historical precedent, and situational ethics. "Human rights" are those things that people naturally deserve by nature of their identity as human beings. But from an entirely ethical standpoint, our only right is that of eternal damnation because of our sinful nature. When seen from a Christian standpoint, human rights are what we should have by nature of being created in the image of God. But in this regard, the only rights are to be able to multiply, use the earth, and to rule over animals—and those are rights given to mankind, not necessarily individuals. From a biblical standpoint, there is no "right." There is only what God intended for us to have. Half of this includes elements of a lifestyle that is beneficial to us as humans. The other half is justice. What is a biblical view of human rights? (compellingtruth.org)

Energy is what makes life possible on earth for the seven billion people.

There are many evils in it. Trudeau and the Liberals (and NDP) are destroying the energy industry and thousands of jobs in Canada. The war against CO2 is costly Canadians billions of dollars and harming the standard of living of everyone. If government or someone such as yourself wants to take action on things that effect my life, my prosperity, my income, etc. the onus on you and them to prove beyond a doubt it is justified. That has not been done.

No, evolution is definitely not "scientific fact". Even scientists would laugh at that statement. Empirical science is science that is proven by the scientific method. Evolution has never been proven and is impossible to prove. It simply cannot be repeated in a lab and never has been.

God has a commandment against killing. The unborn baby is a person in the Bible. Human rights do not include the right to kill other people or to go against the sanctity of marriage and the family. There is no human right to do whatever you feel like in a civilized society. Where did you get the idea human rights means a free for all?

There you go again twisting what I said. I never said that being the best selling book proves it is divinely inspired. I said it has sold more books than any other in history. That is because of it's significance and importance. Millions of people believe it is God's word. That's why it is the best selling book. I don't think it says non-virgins should be stoned. Also, that did not apply to all non-virgins. It had to do with adultery which you never mentioned. Those were certain commandments in the old testament that were directed to Israel but they do not apply today. They do not apply to the church age in the past 2,000 years. "The Bible does not prohibit women from enjoying equal opportunities legally, socially, or economically, nor does the Bible require Christian women to be submissive to all men. This would mean that godly women should feel perfect liberty to take positions of authority over men in professional, business or social contexts. But the Bible does prescribe the form which should accompany freedom for the Christian woman in her home and in her church." " Women’s liberation, like many social movements of our day, causes confusion and concern for Christians. Too often, angry rhetoric or dynamic personalities obscure genuine issues, and enthusiasts for the cause attempt to enlist devotees to support the entire package of issues, some of which trouble the Christian’s conscience. Some go so far as accusing the Bible of perpetuating female bondage through its archaic teachings. This unfortunate charge is ironic, for the Bible alone offers the only true freedom for women or men. While pagan cultures contemporary with Old Testament Israel treated women as the lowest form of chattel property, the Bible exalts women who found fulfillment in many ways. For instance: Hannah’s life centered on her family (I Samuel 1-2) Miriam excelled as a prophetess (Exodus 15:20) Deborah achieved greatness as a judge, military leader and poet (Judges 5) Esther successfully led her people through intriguing political conspiracies (Esther 4-7) Naomi and Ruth sold real estate (Ruth 4:3-9) Women aided in the defense of Thebez An woman turned the tide of that battle against the wicked aggressor, Abimelech (Judges 9:50-55) The inspired description of an excellent wife given in Proverbs 31 contains ambitious standards for her family relationships, but no one can honestly say that she was a domestic slave to a chauvinistic husband. Indeed, she found fulfillment, in addition to her home, in real estate investments (31:16), as well as in retail and wholesale distribution of the clothing she manufactured (31:24). The first European convert to Christianity, Lydia of Thyatira, was a “seller of purple fabrics, a worshiper of God” (Acts 16:14). Furthermore, there are no distinctions of sex regarding salvation by faith in Christ or one’s position before God. “There is neither male or female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus” (Galatians 3:28). The prominence of women in the early church is apparent in the numerous names cited for special recognition in the Epistles (Romans 16; II Timothy 4; II John). Neither males nor females have advantaged positions of spirituality, but both have appropriate responsibilities for living spiritually within the contexts established by God for their respective sex. Within Christian freedom, the Bible prescribes a certain form for the Christian home and the church. One who does not know Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior cannot be expected to adhere to Biblical precepts. Since the Bible offers freedom, not chaos, it sets guidelines for essential institutions. Within the Christian home, “the man is the head of the woman” (I Corinthians 11:3). “For indeed man was not created for woman sake, but woman for man’s sake” (I Corinthians 11:9). The headship of the man in the home is based upon the creative fiat of God Himself; “It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him” (Genesis 2:18). Yet, the husband violates the Bible’s instruction if he treats his wife as an inferior. “In the Lord, neither is woman independent of man, nor is man independent of woman. For as the woman originates from the man, so also the man has his birth through the woman; and all things originate from God” (I Corinthians 11:11-12)." FEMINISM - What about feminists and women's lib? - ChristianAnswers.Net

I never said western democracies are using only the Bible. Obviously they are not. You misunderstand most of what I said. The Bible has nothing to do with Sharia Law which is a false religion. Not sure why you mention it. You came to Canada but have not yet learned our system is based on Judeo-Christian principles and civilization down through the ages. The difference between western countries and the rest of the world is the west is founded on Judeo-Christian principles such as respect for the rights of the individual. That is non-existent in much of the rest of the world. Check Africa, the middles east and Asia. Where do you think laws against murder, stealing, etc. came from. This does not mean Canada is following the Bible to much extent today. Obviously are not. You do realize Sharia Law is a denial of basic freedoms and human rights I hope. The Bible teaches that human life is sacred. That is why abortion is immoral and against the Bible. The Bible also teaches marriage can only be between one man and one woman. The family is the centre of a civilized society. The Bible does not teach that blasphemers should be executed. Where did you come from?

John F. Walvoord is one of the most prominent evangelical scholars of his generation. Listen to what he had to say. Because of the length I am not going to post it all. Just a part. You will have to go to the link to read the whole article. God does not necessarily give faith or enlightenment about truth to everyone if they do not make some effort themselves to learn it or if they simply reject any offer of the truth, he may just let them be. That is evident in the way the world is. quote Though Christians believe the Bible is the Word of God, it is obvious that the world as a whole does not pay attention to what the Bible says. So why should we pay attention to what the Bible says? What is Faith? A nineteenth-century philosopher by the name of Comte held that we should believe only what we can observe personally. Though advanced as a practical philosophy, it is impossible to live with this definition of faith. Everyone in his daily life is constantly believing and acting upon certain facts that are not necessarily proved. For instance, if we drive a car across a bridge, how do we know by observation that the bridge will not break down? If we board an airplane for a flight to a distant city, how do we know whether the thousands of workers who put the plane together did a good job, whether the mechanics properly checked the plane, whether enough fuel has been added, and whether the flight crew is competent to fly the plane? We have been able to observe none of these factors, and yet we board a plane with a good deal of confidence. In everyday life, faith is a part of the way we live. But faith is not a totally irrational step. After driving over many bridges and observing others doing the same, we assume that bridges are constructed safely. After flying thousands of miles, we assume that those involved in the process of flying have done their duty well. Though we have only partial knowledge, we believe it is sufficient upon which to base our faith. In coming to the Bible, we do not have all the proofs that the Bible is the Word of God, but we have many that are quite sufficient. A study of the Bible not only provides an object of faith, something to believe in, but gives us many reasons why we should believe what the Bible states. The answer to why we believe the Bible involves many facts that together provide an intelligent basis for believing the Bible to be a supernatural statement of truth. The Bible itself claims to be a supernatural book that God produced through human authors. The Bible Inspired of the Holy Spirit The authors of the Bible do not claim to be men of supernatural knowledge, and they freely admit that God is the source of their information. This is brought out in a central text that states, “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Tim. 3:16-17). The claim in this statement is that all Scripture, that is, all the “holy Scriptures” (2 Tim. 3:15), comes from God, who guided the men who wrote it. This was a supernatural process that human minds cannot understand, but the practical effect was that the writers wrote what was their thinking, but their thinking was so guided by God that the very words they used to express the truth were exactly what God wanted them to use. Because of this, the Scriptures are effective in teaching spiritual truth about God, about morals, about salvation, and about our future hope. The Scriptures are capable of rebuking those who are not obeying its commands. The Scriptures also provide correction. They answer the question, How can a person who is not doing the will of God correct his life and make it correspond to the will of God? They also provide training, or schooling, in righteous living as well as teach all the truth about God, His righteousness, His justification, and the righteousness that He can provide for a Christian. The end result is that the man of God as he studies the Bible will be equipped thoroughly, as the Scripture states, for every good work into which God leads him. ....... skipped part here..... The Testimony of Jesus Concerning Inspiration of Scripture One of the most dynamic and important reasons for believing in the inspiration of Scripture is that Jesus Christ affirmed this view again and again. In Matthew 5:18 Christ said, “I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished.” In making this statement, Christ is offering the most complete definition of how far inspiration extends. According to Christ, it not only extends to the words but to the letters and even to the smallest part of a letter that would affect the meaning. In the Hebrew, one little stroke, like an English apostrophe, was the letter “yodh.” This is the smallest letter. In other cases, simply adding an additional stroke to a letter would change its meaning. This can be illustrated in the English in the capital letter “F.” If another horizontal line is added at the bottom of the letter, it becomes “E.” This is what Christ meant when He said that the smallest part of a letter has meaning. If this is the case, then the Scriptures as a whole must be true because Christ declared the Scriptures were true to the smallest letter and the smallest part of a letter that would change the meaning. Believing the Scriptures becomes believing the words of Christ Himself. unquote 3. Why Believe the Bible? | Bible.org

Climate alarmism may be contributing to rising anxiety among today's teens, as well as other people Why Climate Alarmism Hurts Us All (forbes.com)

Google is so simple to use. People comment without the slightest clue about the subject. But I guess that's just the way the world is today.