Good morning friends,
Quote of the week:
Materialists…deny the reality of mind (while they use their minds to advance materialism), determinists deny the reality of human choice (while they choose determinism), and relativists deny the fact of right and wrong (while they judge you if you disagree). – Nancy Pearcey (from, Finding Truth: 5 Principles for Unmasking Atheism, Secularism, and Other God Substitutes)
Now, here are your weekly links:
- Your Brain Didn’t Evolve – Psychiatrist Explains Why – YouTube – This is a fascinating interview!! Join veteran psychiatrist Dr Dianne Grocott as she explains why the human brain-the most complex information-processing system known-could not have arisen by chance. From DNA and neural feedback loops to purpose, morality, and meaning, this conversation challenges evolutionary assumptions and points to a deliberate designer behind the mind.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vmql2TM5n68
- The incredible human brain · Creation.com – As powerful evidence for a Designer’s existence, look no further than inside your head.: https://creation.com/en/articles/the-incredible-human-brain
- Why is there Evil? Frank Turek – YouTube – The problem of evil is one of the toughest to answer in apologetics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnzONnRq74Y
- Why Math Shows Earth-Like Planets Are Statistically “Impossible” – YouTube – Observational data and theoretical astrophysics reveal that Earth operates under an extraordinarily precise set of environmental conditions necessary to sustain life. From planetary protective magnetic shields and stable ocean currents to our precise location within the Milky Way’s galactic habitable zone, the parameters governing habitability are far more restrictive than previously assumed. Updated statistical models factoring in these complex requirements indicate that Earth-like planets are statistically vanishingly rare, challenging optimistic estimates like the historical Drake Equation. Modern exoplanet search techniques-such as transit photometry and direct imaging using coronagraphs-continue to show that our solar system’s stable layout stands in stark contrast to the volatile planetary systems observed throughout the galaxy.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltux6cu_3jw
- The Stunning Human Mind: Proof Evolution Fails to Explain Us – YouTube – Dr. Casey Luskin examines the significant fossil gaps surrounding the sudden appearance of the genus Homo, highlighting admissions from leading scientists that clear ancestor-descendant sequences remain unknown. He argues that unique aspects of human exceptionalism-such as abstract reasoning, mathematics, language, and self-sacrificial morality-defy simple survival-based evolutionary explanations. By contrasting microevolutionary variations within human-like fossils against the abrupt shifts in the geological record, the presentation asserts that human origins are best explained through intentional design rather than accidental macroevolution.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnY6wrSg_TM
- Your Hands Point to a Designer – Hand Injury Therapist Explains – YouTube – Join hand therapist Dr Anita Clerke as she explains why the intricate anatomy, nerve networks, and healing mechanisms of the human hand point to purposeful design rather than evolutionary accident. From unique fingerprints and finely tuned ligaments to nerve repair and brain–hand coordination, she shows how the hand’s beautifully integrated complexity reflects intelligent intent.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HzKzA1HMoY
- Are Young Earth Creationists Misreading the Bible? Q&A Frank Turek – YouTube: https://youtu.be/EbXuRHkKf1c?is=khFSQOkpn4weMHPD
- Skeptic Student Challenges Frank Turek on Bible Reliability – YouTube: https://youtu.be/mOH2SOyfhJE?is=1_hZyBff0srTp2HI
- Fossils Support the Global Flood-Not Evolution – YouTube – Fossils are often seen as silent witnesses to deep time-but what if they tell a different story? From soft tissue that shouldn’t exist to creatures frozen mid-action, the evidence raises unsettling questions about how quickly the past may have been buried. Why do intact skeletons, mass graveyards, and marine life atop mountains point to sudden catastrophe rather than slow change? And what happens when common explanations fail under scrutiny? Joel Tay explores whether the fossil record fits a far more dramatic origin.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHRu1FOxZoI
- Hear bee, make nectar · Creation.com – Not only can plants ‘hear’, but they can respond rapidly. When a recording of the sound of a bee buzzing nearby was played back to evening primrose flowers, they began producing sweeter nectar. Within only three minutes from first sound exposure (i.e. the time researchers had to wait to collect the quantity of new nectar required for their measuring equipment to work), the concentration of sugar in the nectar increased by ~20% on average. The fact that the flower will ignore other sounds such as hummingbirds’ wings and produce nectar only upon identifying the exact rhythm, pitch, etc. akin to bee wings fluttering nearby is truly remarkable!: https://creation.com/en/articles/hear-bee-make-nectar?fbclid=IwY2xjawUTaO5wZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMUpzU01pYkhaVm9oY1dxSnlzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefQiWPpN38vVMIROJGlD8vTdSgTaGnFqUfM7AhGs1djGz3PiFKg3LvqBvffs_aem_dyhVgZALCTKNi1L2_7dPKg
- Does Radioisotope Dating Prove an Old Earth? | The Institute for Creation Research – In summary, radioisotope dating doesn’t accurately date rocks from recent volcanic eruptions, and the various methods often contradict each other. There is strong evidence that decay rates have varied in the past. And the primary model uses isotope ratios and unfounded assumptions to derive an age.: https://www.icr.org/content/does-radioisotope-dating-prove-old-earth
- Radiometric Dating: Problems with the Assumptions | Answers in Genesis – Radiometric dating is often used to “prove” rocks are millions of years old. Once you understand the basic science, however, you can see how wrong assumptions lead to incorrect dates. Most people think that radioactive dating has proven the earth is billions of years old. Yet this view is based on a misunderstanding of how radiometric dating works. Part 1 (in the previous issue) explained how scientists observe unstable atoms changing into stable atoms in the present. Part 2 explains how scientists run into problems when they make assumptions about what happened in the unobserved past.: https://answersingenesis.org/geology/radiometric-dating/radiometric-dating-problems-with-the-assumptions/
- Apologia Sophia: “Apologetics Wisdom” 3-Preparation – Reflections: https://reflectionsbyken.wordpress.com/2019/03/12/apologia-sophia-apologetics-wisdom-3-preparation/
- Five Best Scientific Evidences for the God of the Bible – Reasons to Believe: https://reasons.org/creation/universe/five-best-scientific-evidences-for-the-god-of-the-bible
- Is the Bible trustworthy or has it been changed? – Christian Today: https://www.christiantoday.com/news/is-the-bible-trustworthy-or-has-it-been-changed
- The Muratorian fragment, dated 170 A.D., affirms 22 out of 27 New Testament books | WINTERY KNIGHT: https://winteryknight.com/2017/08/02/the-muratorian-fragment-dated-170-a-d-affirms-22-out-of-27-new-testament-books-3/
- Should Christians pursue advanced degrees? · Creation.com: https://creation.com/en/articles/christians-advanced-degrees
- Grounded Faith by Terrell Clemmons – Salvo Magazine – Millennials are the first generation of Americans to grow up in a culture where skepticism is the default setting. Their parents may have accepted “because my church says so,” but they’re not buying that. And really, why should they?: https://salvomag.com/article/salvo44/grounded-faith
- Mann’s Word: CAN WE TRUST THE TEXT OF THE NEW TESTAMENT?: https://mannsword.blogspot.com/2019/10/can-we-trust-text-of-new-testament.html
- Why is God in my Bedroom? | Sexuality and the Bible – JC Lamont | Biblical Scholar & Author: https://jclamont.com/sexuality-and-bible/
- To Be Sure….God Loves Us: IS JESUS’ DEATH AS A PUNISHMENT FOR SINS CENTRAL TO CHRISTIANITY…OR COSMIC CHILD ABUSE?: https://2besure.blogspot.com/2019/05/someone-in-one-of-online-groups-i-am.html
- A Brief Defense of the Pro-Life Position: https://truthbomb.blogspot.com/2020/03/a-brief-defense-of-pro-life-position.html?m=1
- Official Mormon Church Doctrine- Quick Questions for Mormons – YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzypKxr9knA
- I Don’t Have Enough Faith to Be an Atheist (Book) – Frank Turek, Norm Geisler – Christians, if you haven’t read this book, it is my conviction that you need to: https://impactapologetics.com/i-dont-have-enough-faith-to-be-an-atheist-paperback/
Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” 1 Corinthians 15:33
Blessings to you all