Australopithecines aren't "just" apes

[brinny]

No I mean like someone chooses to interpret the fossils.

Serious question: what is the scientific purpose of such historical reconstructions?

you got that right, brother.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Heck, the NKJV even capitalized "The" ehehe

The Word of God.

Ahhh...the DR even went further and capitalized every letter of those 4 words

Douay-Rheims) Revelation 19:13 And he was clothed with a garment sprinkled with blood. And his name is called: THE WORD OF GOD.

 

[brinny]

Ahhh...the DR even went further and capitalized every letter of those 4 words

Douay-Rheims) Revelation 19:13 And he was clothed with a garment sprinkled with blood. And his name is called: THE WORD OF GOD.

how DARE he?

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

how DARE he?

I guess I will wait for lucaspa to respond since he implied I had a personal preference

Not really sure what he means by "changing Christian theology tho......

Originally Posted by lucaspa *snip*

Oh, yes, you really are exercising a "personal preference", aren't you? And making your own private interpretation of scripture in the process that attempts to change Christian theology.

 

[troodon]

No I mean like someone chooses to interpret the fossils.

And it's been demonstrated that at least one early Cretaceous Theropod had red feathers, as my link shows.

Serious question: what is the scientific purpose of such historical reconstructions?

Usually there is none. Documentaries aren't made to spread scientific knowledge, they're made to garner viewership. My advisor, his other grad students, and I sometimes get together with the paleontologists at Brown, watch paleo documentaries with them, and laugh at the inaccuracies and lies they spread. Not all documentaries are bad, but very few are any good.

There are useful reconstructions that can be helpful for the sake of comparative anatomy, but they're found in journal articles and books written by actual scientists. That's where real science can be found.

 

[brinny]

I guess I will wait for lucaspa to respond since he implied I had a personal preference

Not really sure what he means by "changing Christian theology tho......

i was in wonderment over such statements as well LOL

 

[lucaspa]

Thank you.

Then tell me why the NKJV capitalizes "word" in Reve 19:13 and not in Hebrews 4. It is the exact form of the greek word used in both verses. Thanks

Because Rev 19:13 is obviously referring to Jesus while Hebrews 4:12 is obviously not.

The use of the capital "W" is to distinguish Jesus -- who is God -- from scripture which is not God.

Do you not see that, when you try to capitalize "word" when referring to scripture, that you are making a god out of scripture? And that is contrary to Christian doctrine. Which is one reason I say Fundamentalism is a new religion and is not Christian.

 

[lucaspa]

Not really sure what he means by "changing Christian theology tho......

I don't know how I can explain it more simply. In Christian theology the only "Word" is Jesus. And Jesus is divine (God). When you capitalize "word" meaning scripture, you are trying to elevate scripture to the level of Jesus and God the Father: divine.

You don't think making scripture divine is a change in Christian theology?

 

[brinny]

Because Rev 19:13 is obviously referring to Jesus while Hebrews 4:12 is obviously not.

The use of the capital "W" is to distinguish Jesus -- who is God -- from scripture which is not God.

Do you not see that, when you try to capitalize "word" when referring to scripture, that you are making a god out of scripture? And that is contrary to Christian doctrine. Which is one reason I say Fundamentalism is a new religion and is not Christian.

Are you aware that God Himself, through the Holy Spirit, directs His children, as it is stated in His Word, that He does?

Do you disagree?

 

[brinny]

I don't know how I can explain it more simply. In Christian theology the only "Word" is Jesus. And Jesus is divine (God). When you capitalize "word" meaning scripture, you are trying to elevate scripture to the level of Jesus and God the Father: divine.

You don't think making scripture divine is a change in Christian theology?

interesting response. Are you basing that on what is written in God's Word, or basing it on something else?

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Because Rev 19:13 is obviously referring to Jesus while Hebrews 4:12 is obviously not.

The use of the capital "W" is to distinguish Jesus -- who is God -- from scripture which is not God.

Do you not see that, when you try to capitalize "word" when referring to scripture, that you are making a god out of scripture? And that is contrary to Christian doctrine. Which is one reason I say Fundamentalism is a new religion and is not Christian.

Ya know what bro, I am thru dialoging with you here from this moment on.

If you wanna discuss translations and the greek/hebrew, we can do that on another board.
Btw, I am also a Fundy Full Preterist ehehe..... God bless

 

[lucaspa]

No I mean like someone chooses to interpret the fossils.

You can't "interpret" fossils like you can "interpret" Shakespeare or even the Bible. Each "interpretation" is really a hypothesis about the fossil, and those hypotheses are then tested against the fossil to see if the interpretation is false or supported.

So you can't get a dozen equally valid "interpretations" of a fossil. For a while you can have scientists arguing over hypotheses about the fossil, but eventually the fossil (data) will eliminate all the hypotheses but one.

Serious question: what is the scientific purpose of such historical reconstructions?

Putting muscle on the bones gives some idea of the physiology and lifestyle of the organism.

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

Originally Posted by lucaspa *snip*
Which is one reason I say Fundamentalism is a new religion and is not Christian.

Oh I just noticed that part.

Reminded me of one of my favorite songs by Duran Duran

YouTube - Duran Duran New Religion

 

[brinny]

You can't "interpret" fossils like you can "interpret" Shakespeare or even the Bible. Each "interpretation" is really a hypothesis about the fossil, and those hypotheses are then tested against the fossil to see if the interpretation is false or supported.

So you can't get a dozen equally valid "interpretations" of a fossil. For a while you can have scientists arguing over hypotheses about the fossil, but eventually the fossil (data) will eliminate all the hypotheses but one.



Putting muscle on the bones gives some idea of the physiology and lifestyle of the organism.

LOL still guesses...and from finite, limited man, who turns back to the dust from whence he cameth....man, and all of his legacy, is, alas, simply dust in the wind:

YouTube - Dust in the Wind Lyrics

 

[Chesterton]

Btw, I am also a Fundy Full Preterist ehehe..... God bless

What, did someone take down the "No Full Preterists Allowed" sign?!

 

[lucaspa]

Are you aware that God Himself, through the Holy Spirit, directs His children, as it is stated in His Word, that He does?

Do you disagree?

Where did Jesus state this?

Are you saying that the Holy Spirit directed you to capitalize "word" when referring to scripture?

 

[LittleLambofJesus]

What, did someone take down the "No Full Preterists Allowed" sign?!

I am relegated to the "Unorthodox" board, along with the JWs and Mormons......

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[brinny]

I am relegated to the "Unorthodox" board, along with the JWs and Mormons......

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LOL!

 

[lucaspa]

LOL still guesses.

Not guesses any longer. Supported hypotheses. For instance, that DNA exists in a triple helix is a hypothesis. Are you saying that statement is just a "guess"?

..and from finite, limited man,

Who is reading God's second book. Are you saying God lied to us in Creation? Of course, isn't it "finite, limited man" who is saying that "Word" refers to scripture. Sauce for the goose.

who turns back to the dust from whence he cameth....man, and all of his legacy, is, alas, simply dust in the wind:

But we aren't talking about man. We are talking about God. And what He left us in His Creation. Are you saying that God is dust in the wind?

 

[brinny]

BTW, Brinny, your statement about atheism is a large strawman. In fact, considering that the true information about theories on the formation of the universe are readily available, it amounts to false witness.

is that an accusation?