The separation of Church and State? Evolution, Intelligent Design and the Bible - Part 3

Intelligent Design is a doctrine such as Evolution and the Bible. If the world is looking at the Bible as a doctrine we must look at all Books, Papers, Articles and Scientific Lectures as Doctrines.

What is I.D.?

Intelligent Design (ID) is the controversial assertion that certain features of the universe and of living things exhibit the characteristics of a product resulting from an intelligent cause or agent, as opposed to an unguided process such as natural selection.. Adherents of Intelligent Design have claimed that it stands on equal footing with, or is superior to, current scientific theories regarding the origin of life and the origin of the universe.

The scientific community has rejected this claim on the grounds that Intelligent Design is not a scientific theory but junk science.

The N.A.S has said that Intelligent Design "and other claims of supernatural intervention in the origin of life" are not science because their claims cannot be tested by experiment and propose no new hypotheses of their own. Proponents of Intelligent Design make the claim that there is a systemic bias within the scientific community against proponents' ideas and research, because of the naturalistic assumption that science can or should only make reference to natural causes. Critics have called this argument polemical, as Intelligent Design, in its opposition to what it terms methodological-naturalism, is at odds with current scientific philosophy and methodology.

Finally, supporters hold that religious neutrality requires the teaching of both evolution and Intelligent Design in schools, because teaching only evolution unfairly discriminates against those holding the Creationist beliefs. Teaching both, Intelligent Design supporters argue, allows for a scientific basis for religious belief, without causing the state to actually promote a religious belief. According to critics of Intelligent Design, not only has Intelligent Design failed to establish reasonable doubt in its proposed shortcomings of accepted scientific theories, but it has not even presented a case worth taking seriously.

Critics of Intelligent Design argue that Intelligent Design has not presented a credible case for the public policy utility of presenting Intelligent Design in education. More broadly, critics maintain that it has not met the minimum legal standard of not being a "clear" attempt to establish religion, which in the United States is constitutionally forbidden. Many large words are usually associated with theories dont you think? If we are to teach, I.D. we might as well teach, Scientology, Budism, Hinduism, and all the other isms in the world and hope our children can still think for themselves afterward.

The Bible answers all these isms like this; Mat 16:12 Then understood they how that he bade them not beware of the leaven of bread, but of the doctrine of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees. Rom 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 1Ti 6:3-5; If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

There are many fine Christians that want to do the proper things for their children but for them to push for Intelligent Design to be taught in the schools along with Evolution, is also harmful, for they are devieateing from the true word. This is a deception from Satan. 2Jo 1:9-11; Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds.

Teaching Intelligent Design is erring from the truth. We do not sneak about trying to cover up the Gospel of Jesus Christ, but we are to stand boldly affirming the truth and Faith that we have in the Word of God. Gal 1:7-9; Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.

Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Phi 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. So in ending, we see that the men who are encouraging teaching Evolution and those that argue to teach Intelligent Design are both at odds with the Father and His word. We cannot allow others to teach false, religions, doctrines and unprovable theories to our children.
Its the Bible or nothing.

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The Scroll of Revelation, 19 - Israel and the Church Overcome Satan

Revelation 12:1-17, Commentary

This chapter is another of revelation's "close-ups" Here you will see a Woman, her Children, and a Dragon, depicting events that take place during the final three and one half years of earth's history.

During this time, Jerusalem has a Jewish temple and a Gentile population, per chapter 11. God has a witness represented well by two Elijah-like prophets. What else is going on for these "one thousand two hundred and sixty days"? Chapter 12 is given to show us just that.

Review. I believe we have seen this "woman" picture before, in chapter 7. More details are given here, but the overall pattern is the same. First there is something very Jewish that appears. The woman that is clothed with the sun, moon, and stars (12:1) must be the same as what Joseph saw and related to his family way back in Genesis 37:9-10. This is Israel. In chapter 7 Israelites from every tribe are sealed. Later in both chapters is seen "another" group, the "rest of her offspring" who keep the commands of God (12:17), have the testimony of Jesus (12:17), and who washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb (7:14). That other child certainly matches every description of the church available to us. Here in chapter 12 we see more of the church's washing process, and how they come out of the great Tribulation through untold suffering.

Here is the first introduction to the source of all the Jewish and Christian trouble: a "fiery red dragon" with seven heads and ten horns. We know that neither the woman or the dragon here are to be taken as literal, but every piece of information given is valuable. The seven heads and ten horns will be fully explained in chapter 17, and will be seen again as a part of the "beast" known as antichrist in chapter 13. But the identity of this chapter's monster is spelled out in verse 9: This is Satan.

Though one is tempted to see Jesus and Mary in the beginning of this passage, the imagery will not work for the latter portion of the chapter. The woman, after giving birth (12:2), flees into the wilderness (12:6), and is seen later as the mother of others, who follow Jesus (12:17). This does not fit the reality of Mary's life, but does describe Israel, who first brought Jesus into the world, then an elect people. The continued hatred of Satan for Israel through the centuries is documented history.

So Satan tries to devour Jesus, through King Herod (12:3-4, Matthew 2:16-18). But the King to be is born anyway (12:5). That same Satan tries, during the Tribulation, to devour the Elect (12:15). The suffering church of verses 7-12 overcomes this assault by being faithful until the death. No rapture is hinted at here.

Basic to the understanding of the chapter is the fall of Satan. It is mentioned in verse 4. One third of the angelic host is thrown to the earth. This is further explained in 12:7-9. There is a heavenly battle between the good and evil angels. The evil ones lose and are cast out of the heavenly realm. This is what Jesus "saw" predictively (Luke 10:18). This is also what Daniel saw in his prophecy (Daniel 8:9-10). In that vision, the "little horn" aka the man of sin grows up to "the host of heaven", and is able to bring "stars" (Biblical symbol for angels) to the ground.

So, war in heaven, conflict on earth. The man of sin is released from his place in the pit (chapter 13 and 17) and Satan, cast to the ground, uses him to rise to power here (12:10-12), having lost it in heaven. Israel is protected (12:16), experiencing Christ for the first time. Saints are scattered, defeated, (Daniel 7:25 and Revelation 12:11) because they are ready to go and be with Jesus.

In the telling of the story, behind-the-scenes truths come out:

12:10, The accuser: Satan and his accomplices, we are told, use the mechanism of accusation against us daily. We see this working itself out in the life of Job, and know that it has a reality we must also confront. He accuses us because he himself is guilty. So when he comes to earth, his desire to hurt the people of God is foremost on his mind.

12:11, The defense of the believer: What Jesus did for us, and our constant talking about it, and our seeking first His Kingdom until the day we die, that is the victory!

12:12, Such hatred,stored up for such quantities of time, is lethal. Satan has more than Christians to overcome in his "short time." He has to unravel the predetermined will of God in three and one half short years. He knows God has never been wrong about anything He has predicted, but in his great pride he will hope for one exception to the rule.

12:13, 14, His first task is to go after Israel, the apple of God's eye, the heart of his plans for humanity. The special 144,000, as noted in chapter 7, are "lured" away to the wilderness, loved by Jesus, and protected by Him. They are taken to a place seemingly by airlift where they cannot be touched by Satan's rage. How long? Three and one half years, the entire length of the Great Tribulation.

12:15-16, Desperate, frustrated, the enemy takes measures to flood, literally, the hiding place of the Jews. This could well be what is going on in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria, with the control of water for the Tigris-Euphrates, or some such vast water supply (see part five). But by an earthquake or another natural phenomenon, supernaturally timed, water meant to flood the wilderness retreat will be diverted.

12:17, Description of the believer: Just like the Antiochus of ancient history, and indeed, quite possibly that man himself, preserved through the ages for this moment, this angry frustrated God-hater will find someone else upon whom to vent his fury: The Church. Like the true Jew, we are those who "keep God's commandments", as John loved to point out in his epistle (eg I John 1:3). We are also those who have the testimony of Jesus Christ.This is no end-time faction called "tribulation saint". This is me. This is you. This is the church of God.

Look for Bob Faulkner's creations on http://professorenglish.org There you will find a variety of Scripture studies, including a through-the-Bible course, in video, audio, and text. There are works about the Christ, the antichrist, the rapture, and more.
For those who love North Korea, I have created http://chosunhouse.com.
As for me, I'm a man found of God over 50 years ago, called to the ministry, serving in tentmaker style with my wife and my local church in Chicagoland.
Contact me at diakonos3@gmail.com

The Scroll of Revelation, 19 - Israel and the Church Overcome Satan

Revelation 12:1-17, Commentary

This chapter is another of revelation's "close-ups" Here you will see a Woman, her Children, and a Dragon, depicting events that take place during the final three and one half years of earth's history.

During this time, Jerusalem has a Jewish temple and a Gentile population, per chapter 11. God has a witness represented well by two Elijah-like prophets. What else is going on for these "one thousand two hundred and sixty days"? Chapter 12 is given to show us just that.

Review. I believe we have seen this "woman" picture before, in chapter 7. More details are given here, but the overall pattern is the same. First there is something very Jewish that appears. The woman that is clothed with the sun, moon, and stars (12:1) must be the same as what Joseph saw and related to his family way back in Genesis 37:9-10. This is Israel. In chapter 7 Israelites from every tribe are sealed. Later in both chapters is seen "another" group, the "rest of her offspring" who keep the commands of God (12:17), have the testimony of Jesus (12:17), and who washed their robes white in the blood of the Lamb (7:14). That other child certainly matches every description of the church available to us. Here in chapter 12 we see more of the church's washing process, and how they come out of the great Tribulation through untold suffering.

Here is the first introduction to the source of all the Jewish and Christian trouble: a "fiery red dragon" with seven heads and ten horns. We know that neither the woman or the dragon here are to be taken as literal, but every piece of information given is valuable. The seven heads and ten horns will be fully explained in chapter 17, and will be seen again as a part of the "beast" known as antichrist in chapter 13. But the identity of this chapter's monster is spelled out in verse 9: This is Satan.

Though one is tempted to see Jesus and Mary in the beginning of this passage, the imagery will not work for the latter portion of the chapter. The woman, after giving birth (12:2), flees into the wilderness (12:6), and is seen later as the mother of others, who follow Jesus (12:17). This does not fit the reality of Mary's life, but does describe Israel, who first brought Jesus into the world, then an elect people. The continued hatred of Satan for Israel through the centuries is documented history.

So Satan tries to devour Jesus, through King Herod (12:3-4, Matthew 2:16-18). But the King to be is born anyway (12:5). That same Satan tries, during the Tribulation, to devour the Elect (12:15). The suffering church of verses 7-12 overcomes this assault by being faithful until the death. No rapture is hinted at here.

Basic to the understanding of the chapter is the fall of Satan. It is mentioned in verse 4. One third of the angelic host is thrown to the earth. This is further explained in 12:7-9. There is a heavenly battle between the good and evil angels. The evil ones lose and are cast out of the heavenly realm. This is what Jesus "saw" predictively (Luke 10:18). This is also what Daniel saw in his prophecy (Daniel 8:9-10). In that vision, the "little horn" aka the man of sin grows up to "the host of heaven", and is able to bring "stars" (Biblical symbol for angels) to the ground.

So, war in heaven, conflict on earth. The man of sin is released from his place in the pit (chapter 13 and 17) and Satan, cast to the ground, uses him to rise to power here (12:10-12), having lost it in heaven. Israel is protected (12:16), experiencing Christ for the first time. Saints are scattered, defeated, (Daniel 7:25 and Revelation 12:11) because they are ready to go and be with Jesus.

In the telling of the story, behind-the-scenes truths come out:

12:10, The accuser: Satan and his accomplices, we are told, use the mechanism of accusation against us daily. We see this working itself out in the life of Job, and know that it has a reality we must also confront. He accuses us because he himself is guilty. So when he comes to earth, his desire to hurt the people of God is foremost on his mind.

12:11, The defense of the believer: What Jesus did for us, and our constant talking about it, and our seeking first His Kingdom until the day we die, that is the victory!

12:12, Such hatred,stored up for such quantities of time, is lethal. Satan has more than Christians to overcome in his "short time." He has to unravel the predetermined will of God in three and one half short years. He knows God has never been wrong about anything He has predicted, but in his great pride he will hope for one exception to the rule.

12:13, 14, His first task is to go after Israel, the apple of God's eye, the heart of his plans for humanity. The special 144,000, as noted in chapter 7, are "lured" away to the wilderness, loved by Jesus, and protected by Him. They are taken to a place seemingly by airlift where they cannot be touched by Satan's rage. How long? Three and one half years, the entire length of the Great Tribulation.

12:15-16, Desperate, frustrated, the enemy takes measures to flood, literally, the hiding place of the Jews. This could well be what is going on in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria, with the control of water for the Tigris-Euphrates, or some such vast water supply (see part five). But by an earthquake or another natural phenomenon, supernaturally timed, water meant to flood the wilderness retreat will be diverted.

12:17, Description of the believer: Just like the Antiochus of ancient history, and indeed, quite possibly that man himself, preserved through the ages for this moment, this angry frustrated God-hater will find someone else upon whom to vent his fury: The Church. Like the true Jew, we are those who "keep God's commandments", as John loved to point out in his epistle (eg I John 1:3). We are also those who have the testimony of Jesus Christ.This is no end-time faction called "tribulation saint". This is me. This is you. This is the church of God.

Look for Bob Faulkner's creations on http://professorenglish.org There you will find a variety of Scripture studies, including a through-the-Bible course, in video, audio, and text. There are works about the Christ, the antichrist, the rapture, and more.
For those who love North Korea, I have created http://chosunhouse.com.
As for me, I'm a man found of God over 50 years ago, called to the ministry, serving in tentmaker style with my wife and my local church in Chicagoland.
Contact me at diakonos3@gmail.com

The atheist church goer has a question.

Why would you not look forward to perfect paradise?

I challenge you to read the book of Revelation and the promises there-in. Its short. You could read it all tonight. Then you will know.

You will also be motivated to stock up on your survival supplies after you do.

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TWO CHRISTIANS SHOT DEAD IN PAKISTAN CHURCH ATTACK…

Two Christians shot dead in Pakistan church attack

Yunis Ilyas (centre)
with his wife and four children

Two Christian men were shot dead in an attack on a Pakistan church by Muslim youths last night (Monday 21 March).
Father of four Yunis Ilyas (47), whose family is supported by a Barnabas Fund feeding programme, and newly-wed Jameel Masih (21) were killed on the spot during the incident at a church in Hoor Camp, Hyderabad. Two others were injured; one of them, Sadiq Masih, was transferred to a hospital in Karachi, where he is in a critical condition.
The incident started at around 6.30pm when Muslim youths began shouting vulgar abuse at Christians who were arriving for a prayer service at the church. The pastor and a number of other Christians remonstrated with the Muslim boys, but they continued insulting the Christian girls. The Muslim aggressors left the scene, but they returned shortly afterwards with pistols and fired at Christians as they were coming out of the church.
Wilson Saraj, Barnabas Fund’s co-ordinator for South Asia, was in Hoor Camp earlier this month visiting the 41 Christian families – including Yunis’ – in the area who receive monthly food parcels from the feeding programme. He spoke to the pastor of the grieving church today.
Mr Saraj said:
The church and the entire community are deeply saddened by this attack and tragic loss of these two brothers in Christ. The Christian community is feeling very insecure today; they urgently need our prayers.
The attack comes three weeks after the assassination of Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian who tirelessly defended the beleaguered Christian community in Pakistan. Christians are increasingly subjected to violence by hostile Islamists and suffer severe discrimination in public life. They have been feeling particularly vulnerable since the death of their advocate.
Barnabas Fund supports marginalised Pakistani Christians through various projects, including two feeding programmes. Yunis’ family is among 855 very poor families throughout the country supported by one of the feeding programmes. The other programme supports another 860 Christian families who were severely affected by the disastrous floods of 2010.
Please Pray
For Yunis’ wife Sosan and four children Ulfat (27), Sobia (25), Uzma (23) and Bashir (22), for Jameel’s widow and all those who are grieving their loss today. Pray that they will experience the Lord’s presence and comfort.
For the church pastor as he seeks to lead his congregation in a godly response to this tragedy; pray that he will have wisdom and strength.
Give thanks that the police have registered a case against the suspected culprits and are pursuing them. Pakistani Christians are often denied justice; pray that this case will prove to be different.
BARNABAS FUND
EMAIL NEWS SERVICE
About us: Barnabas Fund works to support Christian communities around the world where they are facing poverty and persecution.

Note to editors: Further details, quotes and photos on these and other stories may be available on request.barnabasfund.org

WHAT DO WE DO?

SHRUG OUR SHOULDERS!!!!

SHARIA WILL DOMINATE THE WORLD- MUSLIM PRO GADAFFI DEMO LONDON….

Supporters of Colonel Gaddafi have staged a protest at Downing Street over the UK’s involvement in military action in Libya

http://www.lbc.co.uk/pro-gaddafi-protests-in-london-photos-37673/album/pro_gaddafi_supporters_protest_in_london/1069#16974

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TWO CHRISTIANS SHOT DEAD IN PAKISTAN CHURCH ATTACK…

Two Christians shot dead in Pakistan church attack

Yunis Ilyas (centre)
with his wife and four children

Two Christian men were shot dead in an attack on a Pakistan church by Muslim youths last night (Monday 21 March).
Father of four Yunis Ilyas (47), whose family is supported by a Barnabas Fund feeding programme, and newly-wed Jameel Masih (21) were killed on the spot during the incident at a church in Hoor Camp, Hyderabad. Two others were injured; one of them, Sadiq Masih, was transferred to a hospital in Karachi, where he is in a critical condition.
The incident started at around 6.30pm when Muslim youths began shouting vulgar abuse at Christians who were arriving for a prayer service at the church. The pastor and a number of other Christians remonstrated with the Muslim boys, but they continued insulting the Christian girls. The Muslim aggressors left the scene, but they returned shortly afterwards with pistols and fired at Christians as they were coming out of the church.
Wilson Saraj, Barnabas Fund’s co-ordinator for South Asia, was in Hoor Camp earlier this month visiting the 41 Christian families – including Yunis’ – in the area who receive monthly food parcels from the feeding programme. He spoke to the pastor of the grieving church today.
Mr Saraj said:
The church and the entire community are deeply saddened by this attack and tragic loss of these two brothers in Christ. The Christian community is feeling very insecure today; they urgently need our prayers.
The attack comes three weeks after the assassination of Minorities Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian who tirelessly defended the beleaguered Christian community in Pakistan. Christians are increasingly subjected to violence by hostile Islamists and suffer severe discrimination in public life. They have been feeling particularly vulnerable since the death of their advocate.
Barnabas Fund supports marginalised Pakistani Christians through various projects, including two feeding programmes. Yunis’ family is among 855 very poor families throughout the country supported by one of the feeding programmes. The other programme supports another 860 Christian families who were severely affected by the disastrous floods of 2010.
Please Pray
For Yunis’ wife Sosan and four children Ulfat (27), Sobia (25), Uzma (23) and Bashir (22), for Jameel’s widow and all those who are grieving their loss today. Pray that they will experience the Lord’s presence and comfort.
For the church pastor as he seeks to lead his congregation in a godly response to this tragedy; pray that he will have wisdom and strength.
Give thanks that the police have registered a case against the suspected culprits and are pursuing them. Pakistani Christians are often denied justice; pray that this case will prove to be different.
BARNABAS FUND
EMAIL NEWS SERVICE
About us: Barnabas Fund works to support Christian communities around the world where they are facing poverty and persecution.

Note to editors: Further details, quotes and photos on these and other stories may be available on request.barnabasfund.org

WHAT DO WE DO?

SHRUG OUR SHOULDERS!!!!

SHARIA WILL DOMINATE THE WORLD- MUSLIM PRO GADAFFI DEMO LONDON….

Supporters of Colonel Gaddafi have staged a protest at Downing Street over the UK’s involvement in military action in Libya

http://www.lbc.co.uk/pro-gaddafi-protests-in-london-photos-37673/album/pro_gaddafi_supporters_protest_in_london/1069#16974

View the original article here