Proving a Negative

Okay, bear with me here. I'm still trying to figure this all out and get my brain wrapped around it.

My husband said the most amazing thing to me. It was so simple and yet so profound and it really made me change my way of thinking. He said, "It's hard to prove a negative." (Like in geometry type proofs.)

Which got me to thinking about other things that we say negatively. Such as an evolutionist might say "God did NOT create the world." Or a creationist might say "The Big Bang did NOT happen." Neither one of us can prove the not, so why can't they both be right? Maybe God created the Big Bang.

I've long known that when you come to certain aspects of science, you just have to take a leap of faith. I don't believe God will allow certain aspects of creation to be discovered. For example: Dinosaur bones. If God created all the animals, and the world has been around for roughly 6000 years, then why do dinosaur bones say they are millions of years old. I think that's something God will not allow us to discover. At least not in my lifetime to where I would understand it.

But I've struggled in taking that leap where it seems to go against what little evidence I had. I found it very easy to understand the theory of evolution and when discussing animals going from kingdom to kingdom, it was easy to see the patterns and probabilities of evolution. But my faith... no, my religion said that was impossible.

With this statement, that is hard to prove a negative, I feel free. I am able to join both my faith and my science, and allow them to walk hand in hand.

That is amazing to me.

I know I have all of 5 blog readers. That's okay. If you want, feel free to leave a comment to agree or disagree. I don't mind. (But I reserve the right to turn off comments if it gets nasty.)

Hugs,
Melinda

Jeff's Album

Jeff's Album

I need to edit this entry. This link simply takes you to a player for his album. I've been a fan of Jeff since I was in the seventh grade and we went on a mission trip to Panama City Beach, FL. :D He's got some good stuff of this album. Stuff to make you think. Stuff to make you talk to others about. Have a listen. You'll enjoy it.

Hugs,

Melinda

Snow Day

I feel oddly trapped today. Dale took the car to work today, which is appropriate since it was a whopping 0 when he left. But now my Internet connection is acting up and seems slower than slow. Which means my connection with other people is minimal today. And just makes me feel....trapped. I guess that means I depend on tecnology too much.

Oh well. Guess we're going to bake today.

Hugs,
Melinda

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Travels

We're on the road home. I'm so excited to be going... home. As much as I hate driving, there is nothing like seeing your home territory creep up.

The really weird part has been the temperatures. This past week in Louisiana, I was able to walk around outside in short sleeves easily. Tonight, I find myself with a big thick sweater, my winter coat, my gloves, and wishing for my hat and scarf.

But back to home. I'm reminded of Abraham. I believe it was the Hebrew writer who said that Abraham considered himself a stranger, an alien in a foreign land, longing for a home he had never seen. Through all of my recent struggles and tests of faith, I find myself empathizing.
I'm ready. I'm ready for the glories of Heaven. I'm ready for.... home.

Hugs,
Melinda

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