1 day ago: Hi Lydia.
Well done for airing this thorny issue. I despair at times of modern society's attitude to marriage & children. My generation with the swinging 60's & all that, is largely to blame,& , for what it's worth; I apologise. Personally, I find it incomprehensible that a couple, who allegedly love one another, cannot get their act together for a couple of decades for the sake of giving their children a decent start.
Part of the problem is our attitude to sex. We all feel we have sex when, & with whom, we chose. That inevitably results in mismatched couples. Sex should be the final cherry on the cake for a couple who have made the ultimate commitment to one another; not some sort of toilet function.
The other problem is selfishness. Everyone is so concerned with their personal happiness, not that of their partner or offspring. In my personal experience it is usually the man who is at fault, the wife is a chattel; not always, but often. If a couple put the needs of their partner before their own, then they would be so blessed. This is a matter of faith; or taking a chance, & many are in too big a rush for personal satisfaction.
What is the answer ?
My wife &' I have been together 40yrs & brought up 2 children. For 25 of these years we have been bible believing Christians. This has helped us see the spiritual dimension to the problem, but we were ok for the first 15 as well. We all have a conscience hard wired, if we obey it then we have a chance; if not forget it. We can sort the problem as individuals, but unless we have a major spiritual awakening; society is goosed.
Colossians 3:18-19 NIV
[18] Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. [19] Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
4 days ago: Dear Colleen,
Would you honestly expect me to follow any religion other than The Best. Of course I stick up for my viewpoint, & I expect you to champion your's.
I would describe my belief as a personal relationship with my Creator. I am not keen on 'religion',but I understand your difficulty with the distinction. I also understand your view, as you have previously shared your unfortunate experiences with the church.
I believe we are eternal spiritual creatures; our bodies are a disposable shell. This (body) life is just s short precursor to the main event. This is where we get to chose our eternal destiny; I respectfully submit that this is an important subject to be aired.
It may cheer you to know that my belief motivates me to engage in activities in the 'here & now' which I know you would heartily approve of. I cannot share due to their interpersonal nature, but rest assured I share your concern for this life as well. (Gosh, that had nouwt to do with Islam.)
5 days ago: Hi Peter,
Yes I am familiar with the Peppered Moth experiment.
We start out with white moths & black moths in equalish proportions.
The trees blacken & the white moths stand out & are eaten.
We then have a higher number of black moths.
The trees return to normal & so does the white/black ratio.
There seems to be some question as to just how this experiment was carried out, but let's assume it was bona fide. What we have is an excellent example of natural selection. The moths have black genes & white genes, the black ones predominate for a while due to the environment, this is not questioned by anyone. Evolution theory requires the appearance of new, different traits which are capable of changing one type of creature into a new type of creature. MacroEcolution if you like.
6 days ago: Hi Colleen,
Hope I'm not trying to control anybody. I just think there's a storm coming & it would be remis of me not to warn folks. What they do with the info is up to them.
How on earth could I control folks on TED?
6 days ago: Hi Teodor.
That is a big question; how long have you got? I am a mechanical engineer; I love to find out how things work.
If we look at the rock strata worldwide; we find many fossils in each strata. In order to become a fossil you need to be buried very quickly, or you rot or get eaten. So a strata with fossils by definitIon must be formed rapidly. Most of these strata are massive, even trans-continental, so they were laid rapidly over large areas. In addition, there are many places where large fossils; notably trees; run vertically through many strata.
Evolutionary scientists claim these strata were formed slowly over millions of years. If the strata had to be formed rapidly then, the only place for long periods of time is between the strata, (Polystrata trees etc notwithstanding). If a long time occurred between the strata, then it would be reasonable to expect soil, erosion, etc to be present, but normally the lines of demarcation between layers are nice, crisp, straight lines.
My bible, which you are probably familiar with, tells of a worldwide flood some few thousand years ago. I feel the evidence in the rocks supports this claim, rather than evolution.
Naturally there is more to it than this, but this is one of the easier to explain in a short essay.
If this interests you, then check out....
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Up-0E4Qetfg&feature=related
:-)
6 days ago: Hi Della.
One day I was dropping off my work buddy after work. Her husband & young son were busy washing the family car.
As I drew up, they moved their attention to my grubby mobile. Undaunted, my buddy ran into the kitchen & surfaced with polishing kit & got to work on the interior.
Brought a tear to my eye.
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A comment on Conversation: The Modern View on Marriage and Divorce- Single Parenting or Staying Together for the Kids?
Well done for airing this thorny issue. I despair at times of modern society's attitude to marriage & children. My generation with the swinging 60's & all that, is largely to blame,& , for what it's worth; I apologise. Personally, I find it incomprehensible that a couple, who allegedly love one another, cannot get their act together for a couple of decades for the sake of giving their children a decent start.
Part of the problem is our attitude to sex. We all feel we have sex when, & with whom, we chose. That inevitably results in mismatched couples. Sex should be the final cherry on the cake for a couple who have made the ultimate commitment to one another; not some sort of toilet function.
The other problem is selfishness. Everyone is so concerned with their personal happiness, not that of their partner or offspring. In my personal experience it is usually the man who is at fault, the wife is a chattel; not always, but often. If a couple put the needs of their partner before their own, then they would be so blessed. This is a matter of faith; or taking a chance, & many are in too big a rush for personal satisfaction.
What is the answer ?
My wife &' I have been together 40yrs & brought up 2 children. For 25 of these years we have been bible believing Christians. This has helped us see the spiritual dimension to the problem, but we were ok for the first 15 as well. We all have a conscience hard wired, if we obey it then we have a chance; if not forget it. We can sort the problem as individuals, but unless we have a major spiritual awakening; society is goosed.
Colossians 3:18-19 NIV
[18] Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. [19] Husbands, love your wives and do not be harsh with them.
:-)
A comment on Conversation: What was the book that influenced you the most?
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A reply on Conversation: What do you think about Islam?
Would you honestly expect me to follow any religion other than The Best. Of course I stick up for my viewpoint, & I expect you to champion your's.
I would describe my belief as a personal relationship with my Creator. I am not keen on 'religion',but I understand your difficulty with the distinction. I also understand your view, as you have previously shared your unfortunate experiences with the church.
I believe we are eternal spiritual creatures; our bodies are a disposable shell. This (body) life is just s short precursor to the main event. This is where we get to chose our eternal destiny; I respectfully submit that this is an important subject to be aired.
It may cheer you to know that my belief motivates me to engage in activities in the 'here & now' which I know you would heartily approve of. I cannot share due to their interpersonal nature, but rest assured I share your concern for this life as well. (Gosh, that had nouwt to do with Islam.)
:-)
A reply on Conversation: Why is evolution considered a fact?
Yes I am familiar with the Peppered Moth experiment.
We start out with white moths & black moths in equalish proportions.
The trees blacken & the white moths stand out & are eaten.
We then have a higher number of black moths.
The trees return to normal & so does the white/black ratio.
There seems to be some question as to just how this experiment was carried out, but let's assume it was bona fide. What we have is an excellent example of natural selection. The moths have black genes & white genes, the black ones predominate for a while due to the environment, this is not questioned by anyone. Evolution theory requires the appearance of new, different traits which are capable of changing one type of creature into a new type of creature. MacroEcolution if you like.
:-)
A reply on Conversation: What do you think about Islam?
I have posted what I think of Islam at the start of this thread. I think they've got it wrong.
:-)
A reply on Conversation: What do you think about Islam?
Hope I'm not trying to control anybody. I just think there's a storm coming & it would be remis of me not to warn folks. What they do with the info is up to them.
How on earth could I control folks on TED?
:-)
A reply on Conversation: What do you think about Islam?
That is a big question; how long have you got? I am a mechanical engineer; I love to find out how things work.
If we look at the rock strata worldwide; we find many fossils in each strata. In order to become a fossil you need to be buried very quickly, or you rot or get eaten. So a strata with fossils by definitIon must be formed rapidly. Most of these strata are massive, even trans-continental, so they were laid rapidly over large areas. In addition, there are many places where large fossils; notably trees; run vertically through many strata.
Evolutionary scientists claim these strata were formed slowly over millions of years. If the strata had to be formed rapidly then, the only place for long periods of time is between the strata, (Polystrata trees etc notwithstanding). If a long time occurred between the strata, then it would be reasonable to expect soil, erosion, etc to be present, but normally the lines of demarcation between layers are nice, crisp, straight lines.
My bible, which you are probably familiar with, tells of a worldwide flood some few thousand years ago. I feel the evidence in the rocks supports this claim, rather than evolution.
Naturally there is more to it than this, but this is one of the easier to explain in a short essay.
If this interests you, then check out....
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Up-0E4Qetfg&feature=related
:-)
A reply on Conversation: Why is evolution considered a fact?
So is the Peppered Moth one of the main reasons you consider evolution a Fact?
:-)
A reply on Conversation: Why is evolution considered a fact?
""I can give you several reasons why I know so. ""
Ok, that's what we're after. Go ahead....
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A comment on Conversation: What is one act of kindness you have witnessed, granted or received?
One day I was dropping off my work buddy after work. Her husband & young son were busy washing the family car.
As I drew up, they moved their attention to my grubby mobile. Undaunted, my buddy ran into the kitchen & surfaced with polishing kit & got to work on the interior.
Brought a tear to my eye.
:-)