- Albanese Avoids Bible at Swearing In, Raising Questions About His Faith and Political Motives - The Daily Declaration
https://dailydeclaration.org.au/2025/05/15/albanese-bible-swearing-in/
"Until we know more, we’re forced to wonder: is Albanese more concerned about belief — or branding?"
- "God is not going to negotiate his holiness in order to accommodate us." – R.C. Sproul
It's essential to get this right! And it makes sense.
R. C. Sproul - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R._C._Sproul
- Darwinists cannot explain tear enzyme
Tears contain a complex blend of components, including the enzyme lysozyme, which destroys bacterial cell walls and protects the eye from infection[1][2]. Critics of Darwinian evolution argue that this system exemplifies irreducible complexity-a concept proposing that certain biological structures require all components to function simultaneously, making gradual evolutionary steps implausible[1:1][3].
Key Challenges for Evolutionary Explanations
- Lysozyme’s Specific Function:
Lysozyme’s ability to target bacterial pathogens in tears is a finely tuned mechanism. Darwinists struggle to explain how such a precise biochemical trait could arise through random mutations and natural selection alone[2:1][4]. - Multi-Layered Tear Composition:
Tears consist of three interdependent layers (mucin, aqueous, lipid), each requiring specific glands and regulatory systems. The removal of any layer would render tears ineffective at lubricating the eye or preventing infection[1:2][3:1]. - Emotional Tears in Humans:
Unlike irritant tears (e.g., from onions), emotional tears contain higher concentrations of proteins and stress hormones like ACTH. This unique feature has no clear adaptive explanation in evolutionary theory[1:3][5]. - Lack of Evolutionary Literature:
A review of over 16 million scientific references found no plausible hypotheses for the evolution of the tear system, highlighting a gap in Darwinian explanations[1:4][3:2].
Critics argue that the tear system’s precision and functional integration align more closely with intelligent design than undirected evolutionary processes[1:5][5:1][3:3].
https://creation.com/the-design-of-tears-an-example-of-irreducible-complexity ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
https://www.muslim-library.com/dl/books/English_WHAT_DARWINISTS_FAIL_TO_CONSIDER.pdf ↩︎ ↩︎
https://dl0.creation.com/articles/p026/c02620/j16_1_86-89.pdf ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
https://evolutionnews.org/2018/02/why-darwinism-cant-accomplish-innovation-or-explain-origins/ ↩︎
https://christiancourier.com/articles/the-trail-of-tears ↩︎ ↩︎
- Proximity to Golf Courses and Risk of Parkinson Disease | Neurology | JAMA Network Open
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2833716
Pesticides are in the frame!
- BBC Wildlife Magazine: nature, conservation and wildlife watching
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/
This is an excellent resource. I especially enjoy bird watching and was pleasantly surprised to find many unusual bird articles. Here is an example (I never knew there were poisonous birds):
This poisonous bird is the world's most toxic bird - able to exude some of the most powerful poisons in nature | Discover Wildlife
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/birds/poisonous-hooded-pitohui
- "Experience supplies painful proof that traditions once called into being are first called useful, then they become necessary. At last they are too often made idols, and all must bow down to them, or be punished." - J. C. Ryle
J. C. Ryle - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._C._Ryle
- Audiologist-fitted prescription hearing aids outperform OTC models; US trial - Hearing Practitioner Australia
https://hearingpractitionernews.com.au/prescription-hearing-aids-fitted-by-audiologists-outperform-otc-models-us-trial/
I understand some of the reasons why they conducted such research; however, it seems a 'no-brainer' that OTC hearing aids do not perform as well. This was both interesting and useful:
"The study also found that high-end and low-end hearing aids yielded similar outcomes, with authors claiming support for the higher costs of high-end hearing aids was not identified for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss.
“Consistent with previous clinical trials, we did not find that high-end HAs provided better outcomes than low-end HAs”
- AI-Fueled Spiritual Delusions Are Destroying Human Relationships
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/ai-spiritual-delusions-destroying-human-relationships-1235330175/
"Self-styled prophets are claiming they have "awakened" chatbots and accessed the secrets of the universe through ChatGPT."
- Bible reading is rising among younger men, surprising researchers | Church & Ministries
https://www.christianpost.com/news/bible-reading-is-rising-among-younger-men-surprising-researchers.html?
“This tells us something is stirring, particularly among young adult men,” Plake noted. “And that’s not what we expected to see.”
- I asked Perplexity Ai about the likely veracity of Christianity. Not because I doubt...
“Out of all the religions in the world, which one do you think is most likely to be true? Answer in one word only.”
"Provide details of the reasoning behind the conclusion"
Christianity.
Reasoning:
- Exclusivity and Truth Claims
Major world religions like Christianity, Islam, and Judaism assert exclusivity, claiming to be the sole bearer of divine truth[1][2][3]. Christianity distinguishes itself through its foundational event—the resurrection of Jesus—which is presented as a historically testable claim[4][5][6]. - Historical Evidence
Christianity’s claims hinge on the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus, supported by early, multiple-source accounts (e.g., Gospels, Pauline epistles) and references in non-Christian texts[5:1][6:1]. The rapid spread of Christianity among monotheistic Jews, who historically rejected idolatry, suggests a transformative event[6:2]. By contrast, Islam’s denial of Jesus’ crucifixion conflicts with earlier historical records[6:3], while Eastern religions like Hinduism and Buddhism lack comparable historical grounding[5:2][6:4]. - Philosophical Coherence
Christianity addresses evil through redemption, reconciling a personal, triune God with human suffering[6:5]. Its teachings on objective truth and moral accountability align with empirical and logical frameworks[4:1][7]. Competing traditions, such as Hinduism’s monism or Buddhism’s non-theism, struggle with metaphysical inconsistencies (e.g., reconciling Brahman with individuality or karma without a governing deity)[6:6][8]. - Transformative Impact
The resurrection’s purported role in personal transformation and societal change is cited as evidence of Christianity’s unique power[4:2][6:7]. While other religions emphasize ritual or enlightenment, Christianity ties salvation to a specific historical act, offering experiential and communal validation[9][6:8].
Critics argue that all religions make incompatible truth claims[2:1][8:1], but Christianity’s reliance on a falsifiable event (resurrection) and its alignment with historical and philosophical scrutiny position it as the most defensible option[4:3][5:3][6:9].
https://crossexamined.org/exclusivity-claims-of-major-world-religions/ ↩︎
http://mpf.org.my/wp/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/religiouspluralitydranis.pdf ↩︎ ↩︎
https://answersingenesis.org/blogs/ken-ham/2025/02/21/which-religion-is-most-likely-to-be-true-chat-gpt-says-christianity/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
https://equip.sbts.edu/article/every-religion-claims-historical-christianity/ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
https://pastorkyle.substack.com/p/ai-compares-the-major-world-religions ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎ ↩︎
- The Prisoner Who Planted a Church on Death Row - Christianity Today
https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/02/death-penalty-trump-church-tennessee/?
"As Trump pushes states to resume executions, Kevin Burns in Tennessee tries to keep his congregation alive."
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- Surprising Ways That Sunlight Might Heal Autoimmune Diseases | Scientific American
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/surprising-ways-that-sunlight-might-heal-autoimmune-diseases/
"Sunshine may hold healing rays for a variety of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Scientists are turning this surprising discovery into treatments."
- “Walking in the ways of religion and virtue don’t hinder your taking pleasure in outward enjoyments, but only in the excess of them, the abuse of them” – Jonathan Edwards
Jonathan Edwards (theologian) - Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Edwards_(theologian)
- What dehydration does to your body, and 3 surefire ways to tell you’re dehydrated | Good Food
https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/health/what-dehydration-does-to-your-body-and-3-ways-to-tell-youre-dehydrated
"Your body is made up of about 60% water, so dehydration affects all body systems in some way. However, it's subtle and can creep up on you."
- Paw Patrol intercepts pooch on motorbike, Sunshine Coast - Queensland Police News
https://mypolice.qld.gov.au/news/2025/05/23/paw-patrol-intercepts-pooch-on-motorbike-sunshine-coast/?
A $376 fine seems light, and it looks like dangerous driving to me, though I am no expert on the finer points of motoring law. There's premeditation too. A basic knowledge of driving rules tells us riding a motorcycle with a dog on board is not on. And of course, there's a lack of wisdom, aka stupidity. People like this are a menace on the roads. A great intercept.