Truth Talks

Death by Sin, Death to Evolution

Death can be a good thing.  Especially when it comes to biblically refuting the theory of evolution.  Evolutionary theory teaches that things lived and died millions of years before the existence of man.  From one-celled organisms to mighty dinosaurs, survival belonged to the “fittest” as creatures struggled with the environment and each other to maintain their place on the earth.  However, according to the Bible, death did not become a reality until after Adam, the first man, sinned.  (Ro 5:12). 

Sin is the origin of death, and animals, whether single-celled or multi-cellular, simply do not sin.  A proponent of evolution might rebut the death argument for creationism by saying “What about survival of the fittest, between animals?” or “What does man have to do with an animal dying of natural causes?”   Again, let’s examine what the bible says regarding death and corruption:

1)     There was no need to kill for survival because all “animal” life, including man, was created vegetarian.

“And God said, “See, I have given you [man] every herb that yields seed which is on the face of all the earth, and every tree whose fruit yields seed; to you it shall be for food.” (Ge 1:29)

“Also, to every beast of the earth, to every bird of the air, and to everything that creeps on the earth, in which there is life, I have given every green herb for food”; and it was so. (Ge 1:30)

2)     Corruption, causing death and decay, did not enter the world until Adam’s sin, which caused all of creation to suffer.

For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; because the creation itself also will be delivered from bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. (Ro 8:20-21)

Without sin, death would have never entered the world.  Without sin, there is no need for a Savior.  The only good thing about death or “corruption” in our day is that its existence helps “kill” the theory of evolution. 

What will you do with what you know?

Obama, McCain on Abortion

Last week a forum was held with both presidential candidates. Each shared their view on abortion in non-committal riddles:

One candidate said a human is entitled to human rights at conception…but, he also supports stem-cell research.

The other candidate declined “to the answer with specificity as it was above his pay grade.” He did, however, commit to being pro-choice, for Roe v Wade, but not pro-abortion.

The cause for the apparent dilemma surrounding taking a human life from the womb stems from each man’s worldview.

The medical community agrees that the fetal heartbeat can be seen at five weeks and heard at eight. If this is so, why the dilemma? It’s as simple as Darwin’s theory of evolution.

It is important to understand the incredibly destructive influences that evolutionary theory has had on modern thinking. If life was not created by God, and if human beings are simply random occurrences in the universe, then of what significance is human life? 40 million abortions since Roe v Wade seems to conclude human life apart from a Creator is disposable.

Also, if all of life can be explained by evolution, and if there is no God who created us, then there is no supreme Judge to hold us morally accountable. Therefore, moral absolutes regarding human life are only subjective preferences.

The election issues provide perfect opportunities to dialogue with people outside the church. Revisit the creation story and be reminded afresh how God dialogued with Adam and Eve. He personally saw to their needs. Even after their disobedience, he remedied their wrong because he is a personal God who desires relationship with us.

When the eternal soul enters the body is up for debate—even in the Christian community. So, it’s not necessary to go there. What you can do is share with others the biblical worldview that God creates life and desires a personal relationship with every person through his son Jesus Christ.

What will you do with what you know?