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Acquiring and Distributing Knowledge July 6, 2017
Regarding God's Creation
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Tonight ! Webinar link below.
The recent theater showings of the movie
"Is Genesis History?" has made a big impact across the nation. It is a big impact because it contrasts the two basic opposing views of Earth history and provides explanations from PhD scientists who conclude that yes, Genesis does contain real history. The two major contrasting viewpoints are called "uniformitarianism" and "creationism".
Uniformitarianism
assumes that all in the past
can and must be explained in terms of processes that can be observed in operation today. Uniformitarianism is the position of all secular institutions and it leads to the exclusion of any consideration of the involvement of a God or anything supernatural. Sometimes this exclusion is quite militant.
Creationism
in contrast assumes that there
is a God and His supernatural creation activity has at times played an important role in Earth history while His sustaining activity dominates for considerable periods of time. Creationists consider the laws of physics to be one expression of God's sustaining activity.
So, strict uniformitarianism demands that there
is no God while Creationism assumes that the Bible contain real historical information although that historical information is nowhere near as complete as we would like. Creationist also argue that there are many events in Earth history that are far too large and too fast to be explained by presently observed processes.
Events that are too large and fast to fit into the uniformitarian assumption are often referred to as catastrophic events. These
catastrophic events could be triggered by God supernaturally or designed as a consequence of initial conditions and the sustained laws of physics. Most creationists would argue that both cases occur. Over the last few decades more and more formerly strict uniformitarians are agreeing that catastrophic events have played a very substantial role in Earth history.
The "Is Genesis History?" movie presents eleven PhD scientists being interviewed on location about the evidence from their field of science that supports the Biblical concept of a young supernatural creation.
The scientists include:
We will look at each of these interviews and stop to ask the question, "What are the main points this expert is making?" Recalling and discussion of the main points will help us all to understand and retain the essentials. That will build confidence we need to present the movie to family, friends, church groups, and even our pastors. That is our ultimate goal.
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July 6, 2017
Is Genesis History?
presented by Frank Mayo
Meeting space kindly provided at:
Houston's First Baptist Church
7401 Katy Freeway at Post Oak
Summer is for Families! This movie makes an awesome presentation for the whole family! Also bring some friends, skeptics, or pastors! All are welcome to bring their questions and join the discussion
after the presentations. Everyone present will also enjoy the fellowship, snacks, and array of creation books and DVDs as well
. Please forward this newsletter to all who might be interested.
Looking forward to seeing you all again,
Frank Mayo
P.S. We we now have a new website at the same old address:
www.ghcaonline.com . Go take a look at each page. You will find much that is new!
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Online Attendance Option for GHCA Meetings !
On the day of the meeting we will provide a link to attend via webinar.
Join any time after 7:00 pm on the day of the meeting.
The
meeting will start shortly after 7 pm. To attend by online webinar click the following link and follow the instructions below.
After clicking the link
provided above a
"Launch Application" window
will appear. Next, click on the "Launch Application" button to enter the webinar. Checking the "Remember my choice" box will mean you don't have to do this on future GHCA webinars. You will be asked to enter your email address and name also. This application will connect you to the GHCA meeting video and audio.
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Prayer Needs and Praises!
Christians around the world are being persecuted and murdered to force them out of their homes or to change their faith. Pray for protection for and support from Christian organizations in the West.
John Morris
is said to be recovering well now. But continue to pray for John and all the leaders, researchers, and writers in the YEC community.
AIG, CMI, CRS, ICR, and LRA (Logos Research Ass.)
the big five YEC creation organizations doing active research, publication and speaking. Pray for inspiration, enabling and financing.
GHCA and Roger Sigler, Fred Bauhof, Tony Comeaux, Pete Moore, Frank Mayo a
nd
other GHCA members working to do research, publication, or local teaching ministries in creation science. We all need the Lord's guidance, enabling and funding.
Jobe and Jenna Dee Martin:
Give thanks for continued good health and continued production of great creation DVDs and speaking tours.
David and Mary Jo Nutting, f
ounders of Alpha Omega Institute. Pray for their speaking staff and continued training young speakers.
John and Eileen Pendleton doing creation and gospel ministry in Zacatecas Mexico, Central and South America, and Cuba! Pray for support and funds.
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News from Houston, Texas & around the World
Houston:
Let us know of events in Houston (just reply to this email newsletter).
Houston Science & Culture Network
Houston chapter of the Discovery Institute's division of Science and Culture.
San Antonio:
The San Antonio Bible Based Science Association (SABBSA) usually meets the second Tuesday of each month, 7:00 p.m., at Jim's Restaurant located on the corner of Ramsey and San Pedro, approximately 1 mile outside Loop 410 across from Hovey's Motor Cars. More info is at
www.sabbsa.org
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Dallas-Ft Worth:
The Metroplex Institute of Origin Science (MIOS) meets at the Dr. Pepper Starcenter, 12700 N. Stemmons Fwy, Farmers Branch, TX, usually at 7:30 pm of the first Tuesday of each month.
Lubbock Area (Crosbyton):
All year: Consider a visit to the
Mt. Blanco Fossil Museum, directed by Joe Taylor. The Museum is definitely worth the visit if you live near or are traveling through the Panhandle near Lubbock. If you call ahead and time permitting, Joe has been known to give personal tours, especially to groups. For more information, visit
http://www.mtblanco.com/.
Also see the nearby Dinosaur Valley State Park with many dino tracks, although presented with secular view of evolution,
(link here) .
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