What are the odds in winning the lottery? One in a million? One in ten million? Why do people buy lottery tickets? Because they believe that someone is going to win, it might just be them. We know of winners. In spite of what you believe, though, it is not necessary for someone to win, but we know it happens.
Compare that to the odds involved in the development of a simple cell. Stephen Meyer gave the odds and 10 to the ?. The ? is a number bigger than the total number of atoms in the universe. Add to that there is no fine print on the back of the ticket that says someone must win and all prizes will be awarded.
When we are dealing with odds like this we are dealing with concepts that are beyond us. Our minds can only go so far. There comes a point where we have to make assumptions and build our lives on those. I assume that the universe, the earth, advanced life and the human mind could not have happened by accident.
The evidence is there. If enough piles up then there may come a day when scientists are forced to consider all the options not just the ones that are politically correct.
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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.
Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.
Opus 2026-220: Odds
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