Origin of Species Giveaway- an Apologetic
Romans 1:18-23
18 For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by their unrighteousness suppress the truth. 19 For what can be m known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. 20 For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse. 21 For although they knew God, they did not honor him as God or give thanks to him, but they became futile in their thinking, and their foolish hearts were darkened. 22 Claiming to be wise, they became fools, 23 and exchanged the glory of the immortal God for images resembling mortal man and birds and animals and creeping things.
Darrin joined me and 18 others to share the truth with University students and professors
There has been a firestorm on the internet talking about a new type of outreach for the Gospel. Ray Comfort published the original Origin of Species (which is public domain) and added a short introduction rebutting Darwin’s findings with recent science, as well as presenting the Gospel. Many Atheist groups, even some christian groups, have decried this method. What I found was that 99% of the people I gave this free book to viewed it as a gift (of 2000, only two people ripped out Ray’s introduction, only one returned the book)
A thankful science student
Why did we choose to hand out the Origin of Species with an introduction including a rebuttal? Because of Romans 1, displayed above. The theory of evolution (actually the hypothesis of evolution) is held up as fact by science professors in public schools all the way up to public universities. There is no tolerance for an alternate point of view, least of all a literal view of creation. Thousands of students every year are brainwashed to believe this and the ‘green’ agenda that is being pushed. The result has social implications that are far reaching. If humans are but blobs of tissue, there is no ultimate morality, no ultimate truth. Abortion can be justified, as can euthinasia. We can buy and sell organs like spare parts. We can justify the destruction of others that we see as inferior to us. God has been replaced with mother nature, and this suppression of obvious truth has produced a generation of mind-numbed and blinded students who are under the wrath of God. It is important to present the truth of the Gospel in the way that they can understand it so they can make a life and death decision.
Sharing Christ with college students in front of School of Chemistry
If we know the end of this philosophy, as Christians, are we loving to stand back and watch the destruction? Certainly not. We must preach the truth of the Gospel, crafting any creative methods that we can to meet people where they are at. If we sit back, and do not at least present them with an alternative view, we do not love God and we certainly do not love our neighbor as ourselves. This method was kind in two ways; the students got a book that is required in many of their classes, and they have a Gospel tract in their hand at the same time. Nobody is forcing them to read it, it is obviously their choice. But if they read the truth, and God by His grace chooses to save them, we have had the privilege of joining with God in the harvest field.
Some scientists call this a transitional form. I see him as a precious child.
To the Christians who criticize Ray comfort and this effort: Shame on you! What have you done this week, indeed this year to further the awareness of the Gospel on this scale? 50 campuses, 2000 books each, (and that is not all, just what we know about). I echo Charles Spurgeon; DO SOMETHING! On my campus, 70% that participated had never even handed out a Gospel tract, yet each participant handed out and average of 100 books with Gospel tracts in them. Many more were involved behind the scenes, praying, giving, loving others through this effort. Instead of shooting your own with unfriendly fire, joining with the atheists, why not love your brothers and sisters on the front line, trying to plant seeds? If you are critical of this method, do something else to proclaim the message. I am not talking about being ‘fully human’; I am speaking about opening your mouth and sharing your faith.
Brother John having one of many conversations with students, sparked by giving away Origin of Species
excellent post! Thanks for your service to the kingdom. God Bless you!
The child is a transitional fossil…come on! What scientist would say that? You are just showing your complete ignorance about evolution by such a statement. You must be one of those people/organizations that attack evolution with random comments that have nothing to do with evolution. I sure hope you use a higher level of intelligence interpreting the bible and in your theology!
well, Rob, I have it on tape that one person at our debate stood up, pointed to himself, and said he was a transitional form, and that all children were transitional forms of their parents. I am not so stupid to believe that or any part of Macro Evolution. It was your people who proposed this, they are the very foolish ones.
Is this the sparely attended (maybe 15 people) forum where you failed to have a scientist (a dentist with a chemestry degree isn’t a scientist), could not explain the scientific method, misstated what was in Darwin’s theory and showed quite clearly you had no idea what you were talking about?
Using your logical fallacy, “Your people” have been involved in the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, slavery and other forms of genocide, so because one person misstated the use of the term “transitional form” you apply it to all.
1. There were more than 15 people to be sure. I gave out more than 30 books that night.
2. There were many more scientists invited, all of them at the school and the community to be exact, and none of them wanted to face the Dentist, who is a scientist, and who uses the scientific method in his practice.
3. Be specific: Where was Darwin’s theory misstated? It was read from his own words, the words that explained his theory were quotes.
4. I did not claim to know anything but the Bible and what I had studied on both sides. I argued from common sense, which I stated. All you need to know that there is a creator is eyes that see and a brain that understands. Any idiot understands that everything cannot come from nothing, organization cannot come out of chaos, and things do not get more advanced by themselves.
5. The person who claimed to be a transitional form was applauded and approved and affirmed in his point by many members of the audience. One man continued his point for 15 minutes.
I think, John, you missed the whole point. The creation proves the glory of God. It points to an all knowing and all powerful creator who loves you. I pray that you would submit to Him, allowing Him to save you.
The “Transitional Form” is a scientific term that you clearly do not understand. Human beings and all animals are in transition to another form. For example, you have an appendix, a vestigial organ that has no use at this time, and as time goes on, human beings will lose this organ. You should understand the terms you mock, because when you don’t, it makes you look uninformed and, frankly, a laughing stock. A clown. A buffoon. That’s why people make fun of your silly need to keep your internet name secret, your”debates” and other publicity hungry stunts that do nothing but show you are attuned to amassing glory for yourself.
Also, “common sense” is not a valid term in a debate. When you say you are going to “de3bate”, you should know how to debate, not just arguing and stating what you believe with nothing to back it up.
You missed the point of why the scientists didn’t show up. Why should they show up to “debate” someone who doesn’t know how to debate, misstates what will occur. It’s a waste of time, much like if you were to go to a gay bar and mock people until they remove you from the premises. It may make YOU feel important, but it changes no one’s mind, does not foster discussion and makes you look like a a grandstander who does things out of pride instead of to instruct.
Finally, and most importantly, if the dentist could not SAY what the scientific method is, he can’t be an expert in the use of the scientific method. That would be like you saying you use string theory every day, but you can’t explain what it is.