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1/24/16 11:30 PM |
Dry wit | | Arid land | | | |
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"Most of the fathers of modern science were Christians of some sort &believed in the God of the Bible, many believed in a 6day creation, but note-in some cases seeds sown in the 17th century &earlier sprouted apostasy in the 19th century as theological liberalism & Darwinian evolution. Gal.5:9, “A little leaven leaventh the whole lump.”Roger Bacon, a RCC friar,is known as the father of the scientific method ;he wrote against atheism, rejected Aristotle’s philosophy which was promoted in English universities of that day, believed in a 6day creation, &said that human knowledge should redound to the glory of God. But he also set the stage for a rationalistic approach to science with his method of investigation in that he taught that man must depend upon his own investigations rather than any other authority, including divine revelation. He said it is “folly” to “build a system of natural philosophy on the first chapter of Genesis"Cloud So-- "science" needs revealed truth- Paul heard Epimenides, & evaluated him true(Titus 1:13) Cretan Epimenides says ALL Cretans are liars.To Titus (a Cretan)Paul says this is true. Only by knowing the nature of "proverbial" statements can this be grasped as true: that is, generally true. Titus can overcome his tendency(2:15) |
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1/24/16 9:10 PM |
Dry wit | | Arid land | | | |
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When an abstinence vow is neededWhen you’re pregnant or trying for a baby-the more you drink when pregnant the greater the risk you are taking with your baby’s health. Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and small birth weight are all associated with a mother’s drinking during pregnancy. Drinking also increases the risk of the baby developing Foetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) which affects the way a baby’s brain develops. The Department of Health recommends that pregnant women, or women trying for a baby, should avoid alcohol altogether. ..another very important reason for avoiding alcohol while you’re trying to conceive is that alcohol can have a particularly damaging effect on your baby in the very early stages of pregnancy – before you even know you’re pregnant. The only way to avoid this risk is to stop drinking before you start trying for a baby. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) additionally advises that the risks of miscarriage in the first three months of pregnancy mean this protects the innocent. [URL=https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/check-the-facts/health-effects-of-alcohol/healthy-lifestyle/abstinence-from-alcohol]]]Various practical reasons to "drink only water"[/URL] |
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1/24/16 8:51 PM |
Dry wit | | Arid land | | | |
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B. McCausland wrote: Sorry, may be you are taking the matter on a limb, as the point of the comments offered originally was NOT to explain the origin of the sin of drunkenness, but to explain how the individual rate of metabolism transforming alcohol into acetaldehyde, which is the actual susbtance causing all the physical alterations of behaviour, depended on the genetical predisposition of an individual. "Finnish families, among whom probands were alcoholic offenders,..Results included strong evidence for genetic influences in antisocial alcoholism. Linkage was found at chromosomes 11p (location of DRD2 dopamine receptor), 4p (GABAA cluster), and 4q (ADH cluster), as well as sibpair linkage to the 5HT1B receptor gene " http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC2416753/ These studies can confuse those unfamiliar with genetic studies - They speak not of "disease" but of differences- As we are encompassed within Adam & his fall, we can be sure we show that corruption- a wise person can search for these weaknesses to be on guard. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.Pr25:2 We can even learn useful things from ants. Pr6:6 That is useful sciAnts |
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1/24/16 11:43 AM |
Dry wit | | Arid land | | | |
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ladybug wrote: based on what ethnic background you are from Bible demographic data- Titus 1:12 Henry comments "The Cretans are always liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. Even to a proverb, they were infamous for falsehood and lying; kretizein, to play the Cretan, or to lie, is the same; and they were compared to evil beasts for their sly hurtfulness and savage nature, and called slow bellies for their laziness and sensuality, more inclined to eat than to work and live by some honest employment. Observe, Such scandalous vices as were the reproach of heathens should be far from Christians: falsehood and lying, invidious craft and cruelty, all beastly and sensual practices, with idleness and sloth, are sins condemned by the light of nature. For these were the Cretans taxed by their own poets" And Gill "And the Cretians are called, by the poet, slow bellies partly for their intemperance, their gluttony and drunkenness" Bible demographics (before modern understanding of how isolated population illustrate the 2nd Law of thermodynamics in genetic breakdown) are enough to warrant looking at your own group's predilections. To be wise. To not be a foolish slow belly, a Cretan should be cautious about what goes in that belly. |
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1/23/16 11:22 PM |
Dry wit | | Arid land | | | |
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ladybug wrote: You are headed down a slippery slope when you attempt to scientifically explain 1. Thank you for you sensitive response to my brother dying from a ski accident 2 explain from knowledge(science means knowledge) that you may be in greater danger of being ensnared? Yes. Not explain away. Might even add to the sin as fools are warned that sin might be the end of going the wrong route. Pr 1:25.2:12 Not all foolish things are sins- But the foolish lifestyle may end in sin Pr9:6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding Pr 9:13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing Pr10:14 Wise men lay up knowledge: but the mouth of the foolish is near destruction. Pr10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many: but fools die for want of wisdom. Pr11:29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. Pr13:16 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly. Pr13:20 He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed. knowledge, wisdom (science) commended. http://lordsofthedrinks.com/2013/06/24/why-indians-are-alcoholics-and-asians-cant-drink/ |
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1/23/16 10:45 PM |
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ladybug wrote: "Science shows genetic aspects of groups that would be wise to avoid any alchohol" . Drunkards are drunkards because they Wisdom is not based solely on avoiding sin. Wisdom might be to avoid stumbling and falling due to inability to self assess sobriety. "I was just buzzed"speak of drunkeness ?which counrtry, US State , Canadian Provence etc. breath test or blood ? People vary as to potential dangers "Finnish families, among whom probands were alcoholic offenders,..Results included strong evidence for genetic influences in antisocial alcoholism. Linkage was found at chromosomes 11p (location of DRD2 dopamine receptor), 4p (GABAA cluster), and 4q (ADH cluster), as well as sibpair linkage to the 5HT1B receptor gene " http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pmc/articles/PMC2416753/ Drunkards are drunkards because they started to drink...There is a start to a bad path for someone who sees their clan filled with drunkards who swore they would not be entangled. My brother started down a "black star" ski route and died He went over the cliff - thought he could just slow down if he got into trouble. Gravity overwhelmed him as soon as he began.Wise warnings asked people to judge themselves as to the danger. Judge yourself. |
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