the part that does make sense are how bodies adapt over time to surroundings and use.
for example because of eating habits changing, our jaws have become smaller and we don't need wisdom teeth.
or the effect of the sun on our skin, etc.
Hey lets turn it around EOM...why did god create your leaf bug thingy with such a defense? Why, if God created all things, did he create all these animals with defnses to ward off predators? Dinosaurs were the same. Some were predatorial and some were not....right? This is why if God is real ge allowed for evolution to occur without him interfering....
im sorry i had to get that out and im sorry if i strayed off topic
so i havent been to a meeting in some time and my wife decided we should go.
we showed up late, i was love bombed by an elder with a man-hug where i felt i was made a spectacle of.
moving on.
Heavensgate...let me just say this. Since youre a loyal-ish JW. Why dont you heed the counsel received at last nights meeting and show respect for ALL people..whats the saying "do unto others as you would have them do unto you"? Just sayin mate. Chill.
posted on behalf of jon p. .
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201403/untold-story-of-creation/.
i don't find the article itself very compelling but it seems to be opening up the possibility that a creative day is not a specific time period.
You know what lets just post the timeline so we can analyze it....
THE BEGINNING
The material heavens and earth are created.—Genesis 1:1.
DARKNESS
The earth is formless, desolate, and dark.—Genesis 1:2.
FIRST DAY
Diffused light evidently penetrates the earth’s atmosphere. If there had been any observer on the surface of the earth, the sources of light would have been imperceptible to him. Yet, the difference between night and day became discernible.—Genesis 1:3-5.
SECOND DAY
The earth is covered with water and a dense mantle of vapor. These two elements are separated, creating a gap between the watery surface and the canopy of vapor. The Bible describes this space as “an expanse between the waters,” and calls it “Heaven.”—Genesis 1:6-8.
THIRD DAY
Surface water subsides and dry ground appears. The atmosphere clears up to allow more sunlight to reach the ground. Some vegetation appears, with new species sprouting through the third and subsequent creative days.—Genesis 1:9-13.
FOURTH DAY
The sun and moon become discernible from the earth’s surface.—Genesis 1:14-19.
FIFTH DAY
God creates underwater creatures and flying creatures in great numbers with the ability to procreate within their kinds.—Genesis 1:20-23.
SIXTH DAY
Land animals are created, both large and small. The sixth day culminates with a masterpiece of God’s physical creation: the first human couple.—Genesis 1:24-31.
posted on behalf of jon p. .
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201403/untold-story-of-creation/.
i don't find the article itself very compelling but it seems to be opening up the possibility that a creative day is not a specific time period.
Wait wait wait.
SECOND DAY
The earth is covered with water and a dense mantle of vapor. These two elements are separated, creating a gap between the watery surface and the canopy of vapor. The Bible describes this space as “an expanse between the waters,” and calls it “Heaven.”—Genesis 1:6-8.
posted on behalf of jon p. .
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201403/untold-story-of-creation/.
i don't find the article itself very compelling but it seems to be opening up the possibility that a creative day is not a specific time period.
Also read this carefully
“For [God’s] invisible qualities are clearly seen from the world’s creation onward, because they are perceived by the things made, even his eternal power and Godship.” (Romans 1:20)
So Gods qualities are CLEARlY seen, BECAUSE they are perceived by the creation.....
whens the last time a dog bowed to worship God?
and we rely on mans perception to prove Gods existence? Hmm
posted on behalf of jon p. .
http://www.jw.org/en/publications/magazines/g201403/untold-story-of-creation/.
i don't find the article itself very compelling but it seems to be opening up the possibility that a creative day is not a specific time period.
According to the Bible, Jehovah God created all the basic kinds of plant and animal life, as well as a perfect man and woman who were capable of self-awareness, love, wisdom, and justice.
they were NOT perfect! If they were and had perfect knowledge they wouldnt have been so easily deceived by a talking puppet snake.....And apprently the same qualities as self awareness and love and wisdom were balanced by gullibility, foolishness, free will to disobey.
so i havent been to a meeting in some time and my wife decided we should go.
we showed up late, i was love bombed by an elder with a man-hug where i felt i was made a spectacle of.
moving on.
Leave it to heavensgate to cast a judgmental tone on people without understanding nor wisdom. tell your elders that you've been slumming it on JWN heavensgate andnsee where their loyalties lie....wake up mate youre a prisoner.
" report and ridicule people that are learning verses the misguided understanding you have now with a lot more time vested in it."
yes exactly heavensgate. I am learning misguided teachings and verses and am in an organization which thise i am following have more time INVESTED.
Perhaps education isnt so bad after all.
so i havent been to a meeting in some time and my wife decided we should go.
we showed up late, i was love bombed by an elder with a man-hug where i felt i was made a spectacle of.
moving on.
Well in all fairness theyve called me quite a bit but stopped calling to have my home study....
however i now have the added problem of my wife wanting to be more consistent in service and meetings....So i have to figure something out....hm
I could tell im just not ready...but i know that ill look like less of a man, a terrible husband blah blah lol
gottanthink of something.
i apologize for the strangeness of my topics of late.
im in antight spot.
i havent been to a meeting for over a month...wife is sick again and wants me to attend but i am having the most difficilt time getting motivated to go...i mean every molecule in my body wants to stay home..but ive got an elder friend texting to ask if we are going and another asking for our service reports....grrr.
Lol or drugs
so i havent been to a meeting in some time and my wife decided we should go.
we showed up late, i was love bombed by an elder with a man-hug where i felt i was made a spectacle of.
moving on.
I was thinking more along the lines of if we all die and our slate is wiped clean, what the hell was the point in Jesus' sacrifice? It was t just everlasting life it was forgiveness of sins right?
hm
