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In the Beginning

"In the beginning" So many people discredit or discount God as being a Creator. Why? Because of their understanding (actually misunderstanding) the Bible account of creation as explained by Creationists. The imposition of 6 days of creation being literal 24 hours, truly misrepresents the truth of the Genesis account. Scientists now believe the universe had a beginning about 14,000,000 years ago. They claim that the Bible does not recognize this fact and so is incompatible with scientific discovery of truth. However, the very first expression of the creation account is found at Genesis 1:1 "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth". So this acknowledges there was a beginning! Nowhere does the Bible state 6,000 years ago the earth was created. It could very well be billions of years! I urge all truth seekers to do a thorough study of the scriptures, thereby coming to understand there is a loving Creator who cares about us. Coming next: More proof that the Bible is compatible with science! John Derek Hamilton October 25,2020

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Andy Chunn

Date: 5/29/2021 12:58:00 PM

Nicely written. This is a topic I've dealt with most of my life. I have advanced biology training and much exposure to evolutionary theory. I have spent nearly 50 years saying exactly what you expressed here. Your writing, "They claim that the Bible does not recognize this fact and so is incompatible with scientific discovery of truth." is spot on. Thanks for expressing so eloquently this concept. I also appreciate your words of support and appreciation.

Barbara Barry-Nishanian

Date: 1/13/2021 10:49:00 PM

Again, new friend, I appreciate your witness to the truth's found in God's word.

John Hamilton
Date: 1/14/2021 6:38:00 AM

Thanks Barbara nice to have you pass by so much of my writing today!

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/25/2020 1:14:00 PM

Hi John, Folk have their opinions and beliefs. But you have started a conversation about the matter. Some will search the scriptures others will not . One thing for sure is, we all question our existence and where did we come from. I for one believe those answer are found in the scriptures. Thanks for sharing such a write . I hope your day is going good thus far:-) Alexis

John Hamilton
Date: 10/26/2020 7:05:00 AM

Hi Lexi Thanks for your kind visit and comment, my intention is to create awareness, a conversation, hopefully those who don't believe will at least consider it! Thanks again!

Silent One

Date: 10/25/2020 9:54:00 AM

Everyone is entitled to their opinion and you have the freedom to express it my friend.. I myself, not sure where I stand with this, but there will be some that agree with you and some that disagree.. Thank you for hte information...

Silent One
Date: 10/25/2020 3:10:00 PM

Depends on the day John... Always try to read my friends poems... Working from home means I have a lot more time on my hands at the moment, so writing and reading more

John Hamilton
Date: 10/25/2020 12:23:00 PM

Thanks SO I anticipate some debate on this one but as you state some will agree others, disagree, my point is to put out the information, people choose what they want to believe, I just don't want them to make choices without being informed. Thanks again I wonder how many poems you read per day?