Those are Miracles, they are Supernatural which means above nature and since God is the author of nature, he can do it. Miracles can not be explained away by scientists or any other intellectual body. I believe in God, the Father Almighty, CREATOR of Heaven and earth.
Amazing. Even when praying you need to get the last word.
We will NEVER really understand HOW HE did it. We are expected to have FAITH in HIM. Faith means to believe and trust HIM. There are many awesome MYSTERIES about GOD we will NEVER understand. I don’t even begin to think I know more than HIM, or try to tell HIM how he did it.
I agree, the 10 mile figure is not correct. Whether it came from a creationist source or not, we don’t know. But the general principle is correct. There is the Goldilocks zone in which the earth must be located in order to have water in all 3 phases.
The zone is roughly just outside the orbit of Venus, to just inside the orbit of mars, a very large zone, and it would be larger yet, if you consider the possiblity of the Earth being larger or smaller (which would affect the actual temperature by geochemical processes, composition of atmosphere, etc)
He gave you a mind and curiousity to find out how He did it. This is the joy of doing science, of finding out. It is good and the most direct example of work as prayer.
Just remember, he said scientific TRUTH which is itself a participation in DIVINE TRUTH.Alethios, what you have written is distasteful. Please allow me to inform you of the TRUTH.
THE FOUR-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PONTIFICAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1603-2003, The Commemorative Session of 9 November 2003, ADDRESS OF **JOHN PAUL II **TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PONTIFICAL, ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
"Our gatherings have also enabled me to clarify important aspects of the Church’s doctrine and life relating to scientific research. We are united in our common desire to correct misunderstandings and even more to allow ourselves to be enlightened by the one Truth which governs the world and guides the lives of all men and women. I am more and more convinced that scientific truth, which is itself a participation in divine Truth, can help philosophy and theology to understand ever more fully the human person and God’s Revelation about man, a Revelation that is completed and perfected in Jesus Christ. For this important mutual enrichment in the search for the truth and the benefit of mankind, I am, with the whole Church, profoundly grateful."
“Rubbish” is a polite word for what Rossum really meant about creationist arguments!
Memaw, how did you become so anti-intellectual? Do you not distinguish between mysteries about God (e.g., the Trinity) which are in principle unfathomable, and questions in science that are fathomable, like how to cure cancer, how the world works?
Is there anything about which you are curious?
Who are these others who have shown that it is possible?
It’s a funny word to use when you don’t know that the argument came from a creationist source. And no, it’s not polite in any case.
It’s polite by comparison with alternatives such as “sterca tauri.”
Please do remember that I wasn’t responding in msg. 919 to you, Memaw but to Alethios’ comment refer to it please. And best to read the Pope’s comments in its entirety and not to misinterpret what Pope John Paul II’s statement (msg.919):
Pope John Paul’s statement to his scientific advisory committee, which is comprised of religious members of different faiths and non-religious members, is as he stated, *scientific truth, which is itself a participation in divine Truth, can help philosophy and theology to understand ever more fully the human person *.Alethios, what you have written is distasteful. Please allow me to inform you of the TRUTH.
THE FOUR-HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE PONTIFICAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES 1603-2003, The Commemorative Session of 9 November 2003, ADDRESS OF **JOHN PAUL II **TO THE MEMBERS OF THE PONTIFICAL, ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
"Our gatherings have also enabled me to clarify important aspects of the Church’s doctrine and life relating to scientific research. We are united in our common desire to correct misunderstandings and even more to allow ourselves to be enlightened by the one Truth which governs the world and guides the lives of all men and women. I am more and more convinced that scientific truth, which is itself a participation in divine Truth, can help philosophy and theology to understand ever more fully the human person and God’s Revelation about man, a Revelation that is completed and perfected in Jesus Christ. For this important mutual enrichment in the search for the truth and the benefit of mankind, I am, with the whole Church, profoundly grateful."
Memaw, you along with all members of Catholic.com shouldn’t have any disagreements found within the pdf ( bscs.org/pdf/behavior.pdf ) entitled Genes, Environment, and Human Behavior since Pope John Paul II stated, " . . .scientific truth, which is itself a participation in divine Truth, can help philosophy and theology to understand ever more fully the human person. . . .".
Confused? I understand what a handful of people are doing here with crystal clarity. It is called salesmanship and ‘engineering consent.’ For the more scientifically inclined, I suggest you look up the work on behavior done by a man named Skinner for the Office of Naval Research.I do recall that Alec and I did earlier touch base on this topic with you, Ed. It’s extremely important for everyone, you and other curious minds to explore, learn, and hopefully further discuss Genes, Environment, and Human Behavior. It was funded by the Department of Energy in 2000 as **Curriculum Development > High School 9-12 > Human Genome Project Curriculum Supplements > Genes, Environment, and Human Behavior **.
“This curriculum supplement explores how scientists investigate the genetics of human behavior. The curriculum, BSCS’s fourth module related to the Human Genome Project, includes background information on the methods and assumptions of behavioral genetics and five student activities. Students are introduced to the complexity of the interactions of genetic, developmental, and environmental phenomena on human behaviors. It helps them realize that neither genes nor environment tells the whole story. Intelligence is used as an example of a complex human behavior, as is novelty-seeking behavior. The nature of human behaviors is contrasted with other human traits that exhibit simple inheritance patterns and with complex physical traits such as adult height. Students learn to understand human behavior in terms of genes and environment as they explore techniques used by behavioral geneticists. An important goal of the module is to develop among the students an appreciation of the potential impact of this emerging knowledge on public policy.” (1)
The BSCS (Biological Sciences Curriculum Study) is a leader in the field of science education because of our support for the teaching of evolution, our comprehensive approach to improved science teaching and learning, and our development and implementation of the BSCS 5E Instructional Model. The pdf has a wealth of information and extensively discusses a wide range of topics:
What Is Genetics?
What is meant by single-gene inheritance?
The multifactorial nature of complex human diseases
S o u rces of genetic variation
Genetics and evolution
The history of behavioral genetics
An illustrative problem from modern human behavioral genetics
The impact of genetics on society
What Is Behavior?
Why should we be interested in the biology of behavior?
What factors contribute to individual differences in behavior?
Behavior is influenced by genes and enviro n m e n t
Behavior can be influenced by development
How do we measure behavior?
Methods and Assumptions of Research in Behavioral Genetics
Methods using principles of genetic epidemiology
Methods using molecular genetic technology
Animal studies
Some interesting re s u l t s
Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications of Behavioral Genetics
Explanation and prediction in behavioral genetics
F reedom and re s p o n s i b i l i t y
Particular ELSI topics
B i o l o g y, human nature, law, and public policy
bscs.org/pdf/behavior.pdf
bscs.org/pdf/behavior.pdf
YES! Absolutely, the truth! You know I love Jesus more than mere mortal words can express.
- bscs.org/curriculumdevelopment/highschool/humangenome/behavior/
http://bscs.org/curriculumdevelopment/highschool/humangenome/behavior/that contains answers you’re confused about. And may God bless you with new knowledge, more truth, and an endless stream of love for your fellowman/woman whether they be religious on non-religious.
I first read it in Readers Digest Magazine, and I have heard it several time since. A Jesuit priest I know who has written text books for High Schools told of it in a homily also. I didn’t just dream it up folks.
You could probably google it and see at least a few explanations.
Reader’s Digest, Science, Nature, Astrophysics and Space Science, Scientific American – what’s the difference?
