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New Theory Explains Periodic Mass Extinctions
i_like_spam writes "The theory that the dinosaurs were wiped out by an asteroid impact, the K-T extinction, is well known and supported by fossil and geological evidence. Asteroid impact theory does not apply to the other fluctuations in biodiversity, however, which follow an approximate 62 million-year cycle. As reported in Science, a new theory seems to explain periodic mass extinctions. The new theory found that oscillations in the Sun relative to the plane of the Milky Way correlate with changes in biodiversity on Earth. The researchers suggest that an increase in the exposure of Earth to extragalactic cosmic rays causes mass extinctions. The original paper describing the findings is available online."
no global warming...
with his BS fantasy AKA "Global Warming"
WTF am I supposed to get rid of my SUV, get different light bulbs and ride "Light Rail" to work whatever the hell that is??
Let that greedy pig make a few sacrifices first.
You know, it's all fun and games to joke about Intelligent Design, but when you think about it, evolution is also pretty much just a theory at this point, too.
Jumping to conclusion WITHOUT evidence.
PROVE IT.
Unproved assumptions.
It's human caused climate change! Why not? Apparently everything from bounced cheques to my hair loss.
You want to know who isn't running Firefox 2.x? They spell it "definately" and "rediculous".
How long until this Staphylococcus aureus becomes resistant to the current anti-biotic cocktail?
Evolutionist: "Well it depends on aquired penicillinase production; it's an enzyme which breaks down the beta-lactam ring of the penicillin molecule. And also on resistances to methicillin, and glycopeptides."
Creationist: "God moves in mysterious ways"
ad logicam Claiming a proposition is false because it was presented as the conclusion of a fallacious argument.
"You talk as though being a Theory is an insult. In science, for something to be called a Theory, it is quite a honor. Just look at other theories: Newton's Theory of Universal Gravitation, Einstein's Theory of Relativity, The Heliocentric Theory ..."
You forgot to mention Christopher Columbus's theory that the earth is round... Oh wait I know why. Because he used the Bible as his inspiration when the rest of the so called "Intelligent" people of the world said it was flat. Isaiah 40:22
Why didn't you mention the theory that the universe is expanding.... Oh again. I know why. Because the Bible already said it more than 2000 years ago. Isaiah 42:5
I could keep going and going.
Indeed, the designer is intelligent. Think about your eyeball and all the millions of light sensitive cells that work together so that you can read this reply. Think about how we can a justice system and have morals and a conscience. Look at how the earth rotates so that the we have different seasons so vegetation can grow. Look at the fact if the moon were farther away, we would have no oceans and if it were closer we would constantly have massive tidal waves. Look at the fact that if we were a little farther from the sun, we would all freeze to death and if we were a little closer we would all fry. Look at how Water is more dense in its liquid state than in its solid state. If it were like virtually any other liquid, most aquatic life would die because the water would freeze from the bottom up as opposed to the top down. You know the air you are breathing right now is only 20% oxygen and 80% hydrogen. You have just enough oxygen to survive. I can go on and on. Our universe is harmonious.... not chaotic. I can throw dynamite into a printing press and get the declaration of independence. That is by the way, what you are suggesting.
However you did ask a good question. "Why do we have diseases". When GOD made the world, indeed it was perfect to the fullest extend. But then Adam sinned and brought death upon us as punishment. You are Adam's offspring and are subject to this punishment as well. Think that is unfair? Have you ever told a lie in your life. Even once? Then you are a liar. Ever stolen anything in your life? Regardless of the value? Then you are a theif. Ever used GOD's name carelessly or as a curse word? We don't even use Hitler's name in that fashion! Why do we use GOD's name in that way? That is called Blasphemy by the way. The Bible says GOD will not hold that person guiltless who uses his name in vain. Those are only 3 of the 10 commandments. The Bible says in hebrews 9:27 that we have one life to live and then after GOD will judge us according to the 10 commandments. You will be guilty. GOD is extremely just. not only will he send murderers to hell, but Revelation 21:8 tells us that he is even going to send the liars to hell because he can not tolerate sin AT ALL. However GOD is also love. It is not a pampering love. It is a perfecting love. GOD demonstrated his love to the world in that while we were yet sinners, he died for us. Jesus took our punishment and paid the price so that when die and are judged by GOD, GOD will not see the righteousness in us (Which is NOTHING) but rather we will be covered and hidden in the righteousness of Jesus who lived a perfect life as he was GOD in man's form. Romans 5:8
Do not be fooled.
GOD is not some stupid little guy. GOD is a massive, untamable, all powerful, wrath filled (against all sin), loving, merciful (when following HIS plan of Salvation) GOD.
We must repent (turn 180 degrees away from our sinful life) and submit our life to Jesus Christ.