April 2009
12 posts
An Unsuitable Answer
I have been asked quite a number of times about my beliefs related to microevolution, macroevolution, intelligent design and creationism. For a much more detailed response than I can put together right here, check out Dr. James Tour’s article. I agree essentially wholeheartedly with his statements. I have included what I believe to be the highlights that resonate with my attitude below:
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The Good Ol' Days
A stage of my life - a very pleasant, fun and exciting stage - is ending in less than 3 weeks’ time. I feel the joys and matrimonial excitement, no doubt. Yet I also feel a sense of sadness at the ending of my time with “the boys.” The past few years have been a great time - lots of laughs and dealing with life’s random events together. But those days are ending, and I...
Media Killed the Local Band Star
I have been thinking about the effect of mass media on local artists lately. Let me explain what I mean. For thousands of years, civilization has been largely entertained by homegrown musicians. It was basically a matter of lack of transportation and a means by which artists from far away could share their works. This has changed dramatically over the past 150 years or so…concerts now...
Philippians
So it was a tough week. Tough weeks happen, however. I was using my tough week to travel the text of Philippians, and I stumbled upon a section I love (Chaper 1, Verses 9-11):
9 I pray that your love will overflow more and more, and that you will keep on growing in knowledge and understanding. 10 For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives...