1. If you assume a God who can poof matter into existence simply by willing it, I'm pretty sure that same God can manipulate matter that already exists. However, I'm of the opinion that many of the miracles are only miracles because of timing. One of the most known miracles is when Moses parts the waters.
Exodus 14:21 "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord drove the sea back..."
Everyone forgets the rest of the verse...
Exodus 14:21 "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided."
We weren't told what angle the wind blew at or the force of the wind or anything. We're told the waters split. The only article I've read on the subject was some guy saying he did it, but I don't know if there was 6 inches of water or 6 feet (and the difference matters).
Continuing, how were they supposed to validate everything? They don't have that ability. They don't use the scientific method. They barely have stuff to write on. Even if they did want to keep detailed records like the Romans back then, it would bankrupt some city to have so many people recording stuff. On top of that, all these cities were at war with each other. They didn't have time to write everything down.
Finally, the miracles you mention. Did you want pictures? Or measurements made with equipment from 2013? Come on, they wrote it down. That's as good as it got then. A little more leeway needs to be given since measurements were in lengths of forearms and paper hadn't been invented.
2. I somewhat agree. Your definition of morality is, "the pursuit of accomplishing a logical and beneficial objective", so without a God you can have Utilitarianism, but you've lost all reason to hold to Altruism, and Altruism is the basis of Christian morality. Utilitarianism also doesn't always hold to what is beneficial for all. Instead, it wants what is beneficial for most. Therefore, if there are too many old people eating up resources, we should just kill them (THIS ISN'T TROLLING! PHILOSOPHERS ACTUALLY CONSIDER THIS!). Same applies to babies, even after birth (Austrialian Philosophers this time...)
To say the least, I prefer Altruism.
3. Alright, first, Revelation is not a history book. Everyone uses it like that though, so I don't blame you. Anyway, "worship" is a very broad term. All non-sinful acts can be acts of worship. For biblical proof:
Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Therefore, I can worship by taking my sister to work, I can worship while spending time with friends, and I can worship while I write that blasted paper that's taking me forever. The only things that can't be worship is sin, by definition, but I'm sure that didn't need to be said.
Exodus 14:21 "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord drove the sea back..."
Everyone forgets the rest of the verse...
Exodus 14:21 "Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and the Lord drove the sea back by a strong east wind all night and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided."
We weren't told what angle the wind blew at or the force of the wind or anything. We're told the waters split. The only article I've read on the subject was some guy saying he did it, but I don't know if there was 6 inches of water or 6 feet (and the difference matters).
Continuing, how were they supposed to validate everything? They don't have that ability. They don't use the scientific method. They barely have stuff to write on. Even if they did want to keep detailed records like the Romans back then, it would bankrupt some city to have so many people recording stuff. On top of that, all these cities were at war with each other. They didn't have time to write everything down.
Finally, the miracles you mention. Did you want pictures? Or measurements made with equipment from 2013? Come on, they wrote it down. That's as good as it got then. A little more leeway needs to be given since measurements were in lengths of forearms and paper hadn't been invented.
2. I somewhat agree. Your definition of morality is, "the pursuit of accomplishing a logical and beneficial objective", so without a God you can have Utilitarianism, but you've lost all reason to hold to Altruism, and Altruism is the basis of Christian morality. Utilitarianism also doesn't always hold to what is beneficial for all. Instead, it wants what is beneficial for most. Therefore, if there are too many old people eating up resources, we should just kill them (THIS ISN'T TROLLING! PHILOSOPHERS ACTUALLY CONSIDER THIS!). Same applies to babies, even after birth (Austrialian Philosophers this time...)
To say the least, I prefer Altruism.
3. Alright, first, Revelation is not a history book. Everyone uses it like that though, so I don't blame you. Anyway, "worship" is a very broad term. All non-sinful acts can be acts of worship. For biblical proof:
Colossians 3:17 "And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him."
Therefore, I can worship by taking my sister to work, I can worship while spending time with friends, and I can worship while I write that blasted paper that's taking me forever. The only things that can't be worship is sin, by definition, but I'm sure that didn't need to be said.
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
