Thank you Fuz for going above and beyond to answering our questions, even if it means restating similar ideas time and time again. I appreciate your outstanding commitment and resiliency to culture hope, inspiration, and sound reasoning to us laypeople. It truly encourages me that no matter how many times you are asked very similar questions, they're always answered in a respectable approach alongside great clarity. Furthermore, packaged with an overall understanding to consider anytime a new developments arises causing confusion and doubt. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV "Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." Also I appreciate that these are being uploaded since I cannot join the live chat. Thanks again from West Lafayette, Indiana.
Thank you for this video in answer to a question of interest to me. I like the fact that over time you have influenced my thinking and understanding of topics like this so that I have been able to come to some of the same conclusions that you elucidated in this video even before I was able to view it. They say repetition is the soul of learning and I have learned to watch and read the content that you and RTB provide over and over in an attempt to make up for my lack of a scientific background and education. I think differently (and hopefully better) thanks to you, even though at this stage of life I'm now eligible for the senior discount at most restaurants. Thank you for all that you do for all of us and for the cause of Christ. ~ Paul Alleeson, Pine Mountain Club, California.
Thanks Fuz. For years RTB podcasts accompanied me on my morning and evening hour-long commutes to work. I miss the old podcasts where you, Ken, Hugh, Dave, Krista, Jeff, and Joe would toss around new findings on all kinds of stuff. The multi discipline approach allowed you guys to discuss where various ideas would cross over to other science domains. That's why I think your creation model is reasonable and broad with appropriate hypothesis testing. Over time I came to appreciate Ken's contribution and the necessity of philosophy and theology to provide an intellectual context for science. Usually when friends would discuss a science topic. thanks to you guys, I could join in. One of my high IQ buddies was discussing multi dimensions for time and space, and I joined in. He was amazed that I knew what he was talking about. The best part was that this hard agnostic was then surrounded by two best-buds who loved him and loved Jesus. Thanks for respecting both science and Jesus; it's nice to have a group of people I can trust for information on both. As you asked for our location, I am from Tallahassee, Florida. Bless you brother, Dr. G
Thanks for sharing your story! You can still enjoy RTB on your commutes on Apple Podcasts and Google play! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reasons-to-believe-podcast/id1038266724?mt=2
Hi. I have two more questions that I hope you can answer. I heard from a Christian man that Adam alone was created in God's image and Eve was not said to have been created in God's image, but rather in a sense "born" already fully formed from Adam's side. Since God is masculine (Father and not Mother - GOD FORBID!) and I am only a woman, am I then not made in God's image, according to Scripture? Also, I am wondering who were the daughters of men and the sons of God in the book of Genesis. My informer told me the 'daughters of men' were daughters of Cain, the bad guy, while the 'sons of God' were the sons of Seth the good guy. I know there are various interpretations of this verse from Chapter 6, but what is your take?
What are the biggest weaknesses of the OEC view? Biggest weaknesses of YEC? Also, I have never understood how it is that populations evolve rather than the individual passing along a mutation and then spreading it through its offspring. Matt from the desert in So California.
John Packard in Seattle, Wa. I just got this same question from a person in my apologetics small group that meets at my house. We meet tomorrow morning, so I'm going to show them this video!
Can we agree that mankind described in the Genesis account was agrarian?. Animal husbandry, city building are all ANE elements? Is RTB willing to say these were part of human experience 100,000 yrs ago?
If man has existed on earth for approximately 40K to 100K years, why is there not more hard evidence of man's activity and existence prior to 10K years ago? It seems to me man would have developed and left a plethora of evidence for written language, advancements in technology, etc. Why the paucity of indicators for man's long-standing existence? Jim, San Diego
Question. I love and support reasons to believe. I buy your books. But why isn't your response "there's a primordial pair because Yahweh, the Creator of the universe says so through His divine revelation, the Bible". I know you're going to lose certain people with that, but it's the truth. We can have scientific responses to so many different questions (which I'm so grateful you guys do!), but sometimes we need to get back to "all Scripture is God breathed" end of story.
If I may, it's a function of their audience. Not everyone believes in God or His Scripture. However, if they show that what we see in nature is congruent with Scripture, it will help those who don't believe in Scripture to give it a chance and open the door for the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.
Jason Williams most definitely, I understand. All I'm saying is what you win them with is what you win them to. I'm not saying beat someone over the head with Scripture, but sometimes it's the only answer. And in my humble opinion I think what I said above is one of them lol. But like I said I'm grateful for these guys and how Jesus is using them. Thanks for responding brother
Skip the first 5 mins. It's just a list names !! The science ends at 18:00 ... after which he descends into the realms of wishful thinking and outright mumbo-jumbo. Quite interesting how someone who seems to understand the science in the end prefers to believe in a magic book!
Patricia Greene, Valencia, Spain 1Apr'21 Please keep up the calm, reasoned videos which are so stimulating and thought-provoking! God bless!
Jim Clark RTB Birmingham (AL)
I listen while warming up/walking.❤️
Mark in Bali watching!😁👍🙏
May 9th from Valencia, Spain. Pat G. re-watching to learn more.
Watching from the Palm Beaches Fl
Brent Cochran,
Friendswood, Texas
Thank you for your care presenting & discussing these highly technical discoveries.
God bless you richly.
Thank you Fuz for going above and beyond to answering our questions, even if it means restating similar ideas time and time again. I appreciate your outstanding commitment and resiliency to culture hope, inspiration, and sound reasoning to us laypeople. It truly encourages me that no matter how many times you are asked very similar questions, they're always answered in a respectable approach alongside great clarity. Furthermore, packaged with an overall understanding to consider anytime a new developments arises causing confusion and doubt.
2 Corinthians 4:16-18 NIV
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal."
Also I appreciate that these are being uploaded since I cannot join the live chat.
Thanks again from West Lafayette, Indiana.
Russell Williams watching from Santiago, Chile.
Western Colorado
Paul Petersen Hudson WI.
Thank you for this video in answer to a question of interest to me. I like the fact that over time you have influenced my thinking and understanding of topics like this so that I have been able to come to some of the same conclusions that you elucidated in this video even before I was able to view it. They say repetition is the soul of learning and I have learned to watch and read the content that you and RTB provide over and over in an attempt to make up for my lack of a scientific background and education. I think differently (and hopefully better) thanks to you, even though at this stage of life I'm now eligible for the senior discount at most restaurants.
Thank you for all that you do for all of us and for the cause of Christ.
~ Paul Alleeson, Pine Mountain Club, California.
I am Ted Bates watching this on RUclips. In Duarte CA
Love your work, Dr. Rana. :)
Good Information thank!
Southaven, MS. Thank you. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
A big hello from Scotland. Nice work!
Michael Tennes (50+yrs)
Charlotte, Michigan
Thanks Fuz. For years RTB podcasts accompanied me on my morning and evening hour-long commutes to work. I miss the old podcasts where you, Ken, Hugh, Dave, Krista, Jeff, and Joe would toss around new findings on all kinds of stuff. The multi discipline approach allowed you guys to discuss where various ideas would cross over to other science domains. That's why I think your creation model is reasonable and broad with appropriate hypothesis testing. Over time I came to appreciate Ken's contribution and the necessity of philosophy and theology to provide an intellectual context for science. Usually when friends would discuss a science topic. thanks to you guys, I could join in. One of my high IQ buddies was discussing multi dimensions for time and space, and I joined in. He was amazed that I knew what he was talking about. The best part was that this hard agnostic was then surrounded by two best-buds who loved him and loved Jesus. Thanks for respecting both science and Jesus; it's nice to have a group of people I can trust for information on both. As you asked for our location, I am from Tallahassee, Florida.
Bless you brother,
Dr. G
Thanks for sharing your story! You can still enjoy RTB on your commutes on Apple Podcasts and Google play! itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/reasons-to-believe-podcast/id1038266724?mt=2
Lawrence Quinnett in North Carolina. Excellent episode; keep up the great work!
Jim, listening
Hi. I have two more questions that I hope you can answer. I heard from a Christian man that Adam alone was created in God's image and Eve was not said to have been created in God's image, but rather in a sense "born" already fully formed from Adam's side. Since God is masculine (Father and not Mother - GOD FORBID!) and I am only a woman, am I then not made in God's image, according to Scripture? Also, I am wondering who were the daughters of men and the sons of God in the book of Genesis. My informer told me the 'daughters of men' were daughters of Cain, the bad guy, while the 'sons of God' were the sons of Seth the good guy. I know there are various interpretations of this verse from Chapter 6, but what is your take?
Here from Illinois spontaneous watcher Christian for 5-6 yrs now
George Reimer, Ontario, Canada
Maine
Carl Snider Baldwin City, Ks
Sacramento CA area
Fort Worth, TX
What are the biggest weaknesses of the OEC view? Biggest weaknesses of YEC?
Also, I have never understood how it is that populations evolve rather than the individual passing along a mutation and then spreading it through its offspring.
Matt from the desert in So California.
Henry from Carmichael, CA
Brian Davilla; Dayton, TN
John Packard in Seattle, Wa. I just got this same question from a person in my apologetics small group that meets at my house. We meet tomorrow morning, so I'm going to show them this video!
Leighton Derr in Lancaster, PA associated with the Lancaster RTB chapter.
James Ebenezer from India
Can we agree that mankind described in the Genesis account was agrarian?. Animal husbandry, city building are all ANE elements?
Is RTB willing to say these were part of human experience 100,000 yrs ago?
Is Genesis more polemic than historical? “Created in Gods image” means what exactly? Must be the same for fetuses.
From NW Georgia, Ringgold, where the Great Locomotive Chase ended (Civil War) btw there's 9 losers that gave a thumbs down, ha.
I'm James Kral, i'm watching from Concord, California
Watching from Rocklin California
If man has existed on earth for approximately 40K to 100K years, why is there not more hard evidence of man's activity and existence prior to 10K years ago? It seems to me man would have developed and left a plethora of evidence for written language, advancements in technology, etc. Why the paucity of indicators for man's long-standing existence? Jim, San Diego
A lot of early human settlements are underwater at this point.
Name: João Cruz Age: 1971/July/14 Lisbon, Portugal
Congratulations
Question. I love and support reasons to believe. I buy your books. But why isn't your response "there's a primordial pair because Yahweh, the Creator of the universe says so through His divine revelation, the Bible".
I know you're going to lose certain people with that, but it's the truth. We can have scientific responses to so many different questions (which I'm so grateful you guys do!), but sometimes we need to get back to "all Scripture is God breathed" end of story.
If I may, it's a function of their audience. Not everyone believes in God or His Scripture. However, if they show that what we see in nature is congruent with Scripture, it will help those who don't believe in Scripture to give it a chance and open the door for the Holy Spirit to work in their lives.
Jason Williams most definitely, I understand. All I'm saying is what you win them with is what you win them to. I'm not saying beat someone over the head with Scripture, but sometimes it's the only answer. And in my humble opinion I think what I said above is one of them lol. But like I said I'm grateful for these guys and how Jesus is using them. Thanks for responding brother
beginning of story - Scripture opens one to the ongoing story, HIStory. Its not a science stopper.
Skip the first 5 mins. It's just a list names !!
The science ends at 18:00 ... after which he descends into the realms of wishful thinking and outright mumbo-jumbo.
Quite interesting how someone who seems to understand the science in the end prefers to believe in a magic book!
The BIble condemns magic in the strongest possible terms.
@ paulo taiwan
What "magic book" does he believe in? Give the time stamp. (You know you won't answer me.)
Nick Tavani That's funny because it sure contains a lot of magic. Things that can't and don't happen
What study of the bible have you done to come to this conclusion?
Yesica1993 THE study