Worldview

I just finished a book called Darwin on Trial. The author, Philip E. Johnson, systematically goes through and picks apart not only the science of evolution but also the mindset of it. He states in Chapter 5 that, “Conceivably there are ways for the Darwinists to conform their theory to these baffling proofs- if we assume a priori that the theory is true.” When you have an assumption that something is true, you can make almost any theory fit the facts.
My writing teacher made a comment last semester that stuck with me. She first asked us which phrase would indicate opinion, “I think” or “It is…” The majority of us answered that the first was an opinion while the second stated a fact. Quite bluntly she replied, “Wrong. Both are an opinion. No matter what way you phrase something, it is still an opinion.”
“Facts” are constantly being thrown at us-homosexuality is a natural behavior, abortion is a women’s right, your beliefs are ok to compromise once in a while. We rarely step back and analyze who is speaking. In the Darwinist’s case you find that because they made the assumption that evolution happened, they are selective about the evidence they choose to acknowledge. If something doesn’t fit the theory, it is simply discarded as unuseful to the cause.
This plays an interesting roll in our lives. Here’s how:
1. Examine others. Are they selecting facts to fit their worldview? If so, what worldview? (Not that is acceptable to skew facts anyway.)
2. Examine yourself. The world’s view on things is constantly being spewed at us through the media and schools. It is impossible to shield yourself from hearing them but you can catch yourself from believing them. I often will catch myself saying something that is completely unbiblical yet I have never questioned its truth.
Hope this isn’t complete rambling.

Danni =)

School

Ok, so it's the weekend and guess what I'm doing...school! This happens every weekend. While all my friends are hanging out or going to the movies I sit around trying to keep up with the endless treadmill of homework. I know that this qualifies in the "hard things" category, but still it can get just a bit discouraging. Yet though this, as He does with most things, God has been teaching me stuff.

1. He has appointed this job, for me to do, at this time. Algebra doesn't seem like a noteworthy task, yet when seen from God's eyes is a completely different landscape. He told me to do it. It takes a personal aspect when you see it this way.

2. I need to do it with all my heart. I have been blessed by being homeschooled and having the freedom to get an education. The Bible says in Colossians 3:23-24 "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." Whether I am finishing my homework or cleaning the bathrooms, I should be doing for God. That should completely change my aspect on things.

Now I am off to do homework. =P

Our economy

President Obama’s remarks on Monday night sounded much like Chicken Little. He insisted that the answer to our current crises is to pass the bailout bill without delay or further discussion. Yet our government has failed to convince the majority of Americans that this is the magic potion to our problems. So what should our government do? Listen. Surprisingly, the people they represent have an opinion. If the response is an overwhelming go-ahead, so be it. If it is otherwise, maybe they should stop and reconsider before mindlessly rushing ahead. Either way, the American people may want a voice in what is going to be done with a large amount of their money.