JUST MY VIEW

In the Bible, Genesis 1:27 describes the creation of mankind as being in the "Image of God," which usually leads to a discussion of the qualities of God that can be seen in mankind. For example, God is The Creator, and although man requires pre-existing materials to "create" new objects such as buildings, vehicles, artwork, and gadgets of all kinds, he is capable of creating objects for his use or pleasure from his imagination that have never been seen before. Emotions attributed to God's character can also be seen in man. Man has the ability to love, hate, and become jealous, and through the power of the Holy Spirit he can express these emotions in appropriate ways. Forgiveness is another quality that man shares with his Creator. But these human characteristics are reflections of God's nature given to mankind at the time of creation. Is "what makes us human" the combined characteristics that we share with animals and the attributes of being created in God's image? Or is there more?

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The observations mentioned above certainly contribute to our human character, but the following paragraphs give some of the unique aspects of humanity not attributable to any other part of creation, but to the present outworking of "what makes us human" and the choices we make.

The question arises then, if evolution is so solidly proven,why must students be shielded from other views? Why not present all the pertinent facts and encourage the students to think critically, as a good scientist should? Would this not be a good educational technique? Would this not produce better citizens and scientists?

Evolutionists purport that there is no real science supporting intelligent design, that ID is just religion, or at least a "backdoor" to religion. But the facts are that many scientists, through observation and experimentation and based on the scientific evidence and data they’ve obtained, have come to the conclusion that life has been designed, not created by mere chance from nothing.

Science involves conducting research, using the scientific method in various disciplines, and reporting on the data and results. There’s no religion in the facts. Such things have recently been discovered. Groundbreaking evidence about rock dating, carbon-14 in diamonds, excess helium within zircons, and other geologic data supporting a young earth. Ultimatly this science is available for scrutiny by critical thinkers—that students, specifically, are able to evaluate the evidence and formulate their own beliefs If the science points to a designer, so be it. But if the evidence suggests otherwise, then so be it. Let the chips fall where they may.

Perhaps avoidance of these kinds of data exposes a basic insecurity in their position and has long held that evolution cannot stand the test of science—it must avoid the light of open inquiry. Only by limiting the debate can they hope to maintain their monopoly on education. Yet, it serves us well to recognize that the debate involves a deeper issue than just control of academic content. If evolutionists admit that science does indeed support intelligent design, then they are admitting that there is a possibility of a Creator. Perhaps what evolutionists are truly afraid of are the implications of the presence of a higher power. Higher power means higher authority and, ultimately, higher accountability.

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So my answers are as follows.
The Bible is the Truth.
We are created in Gods image therefore we must have been created by God.
As for the now, believe what you want to believe, to each thier own. I am not going to stand and be a hypocrite and put down the beliefs in which a being holds true to thier own. Would that not be wrong in the Christian scheme of things? Love one another, accept that people faulter and that we are not perfect. We learn from our mistakes and imperfections, these are the things that make us seek knowledge that in turn help us grow.These are experiences in life that give us strength in mind, body and spirit. Make us a unique individual. Treat others the way you want to be treated. Walk tall and show your strength in spirituality, be open and grow in you own spirit and be the best you can be here on earth until times end. God is in everything!

One question? If evolution holds to be true why is it that some "apes" evolved and others were left to maintain thier physical appearance and emotional and mental state? Where as us humans,(evolved apes) grew in all aspects.

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen,being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead;so that they are without excuse. Romans 1:20