Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Missing Link: FOUND



Scientists have unveiled a 47-million-year-old fossilised skeleton of a monkey hailed as the missing link in human evolution.

Researchers say proof of this transitional species finally confirms Charles Darwin's theory of evolution, and the then radical, outlandish ideas he came up with during his time aboard the Beagle.

"This little creature is going to show us our connection with the rest of the mammals," he said.
"This is the one that connects us directly with them.
"Now people can say 'okay we are primates, show us the link'.
"The link they would have said up to now is missing - well it's no longer missing."


"When Darwin published his On the Origin of Species in 1859, he said a lot about transitional species," said Prof Hurum
"...and he said that will never be found, a transitional species, and his whole theory will be wrong, so he would be really happy to live today when we publish Ida.
"This fossil is really a part of our history; this is part of our evolution, deep, deep back into the aeons of time, 47 million years ago.
"It's part of our evolution that's been hidden so far, it's been hidden because all the other specimens are so incomplete.
"They are so broken there's almost nothing to study and now this wonderful fossil appears and it makes the story so much easier to tell, so it's really a dream come true."


You can read more here.

Some questions:
-Does the article really say how the fossil is proof?
-Can a fossil that looks to have " human-like nails" and "opposable big toes" really fill the gap(s) that is/are in the fossil record- from species to species?
-Does this affect your beliefs?
-Is macro-evolution compatible with Christianity? (I have discussed this previously- just do a search up top with the keyword "evolution")
-What say you?

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Student Suspended for Dancing

Before you watch this, know what the news agency is not telling you; The student and his parents both signed a waiver for the school saying he would obey their rules or except the consequences.



Some Questions:
~Is the School out of line for suspending the student?
~Was the student out of line for going to the dance?
~Should a Christian school be able to govern a child's life outside of school?
~Where do you think God would come down on this issue?

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

It's Funny To Torture Children




A Salem man was arrested Tuesday for putting an electric dog collar on each of his four children and shocking them.

Todd Marcum, 41, said he did it "because he thought it was funny," Salem Police Lt. Dave Okada said.


You can read the rest here.

Seriously? Because it was funny? I usually hold my opinion for discussion but... well... I will pray for him and his children.

Here are some great free resources on dealing with children that are indeed glorifying to God. (mp3 at the top right)

Session 1. God Centered Bible Teaching to the Glory of God.
Session 2. Raising Bible Saturated Children.
Session 3. Aiming for Application and Response in Teaching Children the Bible.