Category Archives: science

The Wonders of God’s Creation – chapter 1 part 2

Posted on January 19, 2018 by 1minionsopinion

Last post dealt with the universe and solar system. To continue the breakdown of Chapter One of this faith=science book I’ll focus on these three bits: What is an Atom? What is a Molecule? Bacteria Invisible but Important Atoms first: … Continue reading →

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The Wonders of God’s Creation – chapter 1 part 1

Posted on January 18, 2018 by 1minionsopinion

So here we are, exploring how a religious book approaches science in a way that attempts to equalize faith and fact, often within the same sentence. Chapter one deals with telescopes and microscopes, plus some geology, biology and geography thrown … Continue reading →

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Hidden texts revealed in ancient manuscripts

Posted on December 14, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Cool story out of the Smithsonian: Last summer, Giulia Rossetto, a specialist in ancient texts at the University of Vienna, was on a train home to Pordenone, in northern Italy, when she switched on her laptop and opened a series … Continue reading →

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Best explanation yet for Shroud of Turin

Posted on December 12, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Yes, it’s Christmastime not Easter, but I was listening to the back catalogue of a podcast while at work called History Today and wanted to look into the story again once I had a chnace. From 2014 and the Guardian: … Continue reading →

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“Intelligent design” in the science of smell?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Going by the Christian Headlines headline, yes. In a study published last month by Nature Communications, researchers reported new findings from fruit flies about how the olfactory system works. Until now, scientists assumed olfactory receptors worked by sending a simple … Continue reading →

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Star of Bethlehem “found”

Posted on December 10, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

It’s the Christmas season again so again stories pop up to explain the nativity story with a hope of sounding scientific and also justified to keep Christ in Christmas. This one I get from Charisma News: In the spring of … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – stars reveal a radiant presence

Posted on December 9, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Time to delve into astronomy, astrology and the word of God. Pg 30 of Inviting God In by Joyce Rupp. (Other posts in the series are under the tag: Inviting God In.) He determines the number of the stars; he … Continue reading →

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Nine signs you’ve been visited by an angel

Posted on December 7, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Otherwise known as a random list of crap Earth We Are One is posting as “real proof” of an angelic presence in your life. I’ll list the nine with commentary: 1. Unexpected temperature change – This is called random drafts … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – God our Rock

Posted on December 7, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

Where were we? Finally getting around to another post in my series tagged “inviting god in”, and pg 29 of Joyce Rupp’s book. Trust in the Lord forever for in the Lord God you have an everlasting rock. Isaiah 26:4 … Continue reading →

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1minion invites God in – the key to peace of mind

Posted on November 21, 2017 by 1minionsopinion

(Check the tag “Inviting God In” for the rest of this series, taking readings from Joyce Rupp’s book of the same name.) Here’s number 6 on page 25: I will say, “Peace be with you!” Psalm 122:8 I went to … Continue reading →

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