But frankly, I grow tired and weary of this material. I know some version that includes the Holy Bible's account is the truth. Why do we think our primary mission here on Earth includes "proving" articles of faith. It's impossible! Anyone who has not made the "leap of faith" after studying the beautiful symmetry and complexity of life is ignoring the obvious. Nothing I can do brings home the truth found in the fossil record or, the amazing results of the Human Genome Project, even they won't sway a scientific mind or open up for reconsideration the cause of a Creator God. They won't read long posts like yours anyway. We need to back off our rants, IMHO. Save your witness for a time when people are broken down by this difficult life and seeking a new foundation to rebuild upon.
I once spammed these kinds of articles to all my atheist and pagan friends. The result, they won't read my e-mails anymore. They have been totally turned off to anything I might post. How can that be what God expects from me?
I was delighted to realize recently that it has never been our job to build an earthly "shinning city on the hill" and it's not our priority to bring new souls into the kingdom of God. Please don't mistake what I'm saying; we do need to be ready with our witness and we do need to be ready to lead people in the Sinners Prayer, but God does all of the preparatory work necessary for salvation. Our current mission in this New Testament era is encouragement of other believers and glorifying God. Remember, God the Father causes mens hearts to grow hungry for truth, only then do sinners begin looking for eternity. That conviction leads them to seek out Jesus Christ the Son. Jesus the Son makes it possible for reconciliation between a holy, righteous God and a totally broken and sinful man.
Maybe knowing this will help you handle your frustration with the fallen scientific community Osgoode? I know it has helped me back off and let God work His Will on family members and other people I love.
In Christ,
DrMike
Closed minds, closed hearts. They won’t reconsider or take the trouble to investigate creationist materials anyway.