Bladerunner
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[/QUOTE]There is another case of that... the parting of the Red Sea (actually, probably the "Reed" Sea) due to seismic activity. It has been found along with chariots, wheels, etc at the bottom of the sea,.
Then there are the plagues of Egypt, currently believed to be due to volcanic actions.
There are a few others, but of course the overly zealous members of the forum will merely say that these events were God's way of implementing His judgment. MY response is that there ALWAYS has to be a scientific reason since otherwise you would have proof - and we all know that it has to be a matter of faith, not proof, that will lead you to God. And therein lies the rub. It is ALWAYS a matter of interpretation. I have simply chosen to interpret the events scientifically..
Doc,, I guess I am going to have to agree with you that how most of the things that were caused can be scientifically proven. However, The parting of the Red or Reed Sea is not one of them. It was a miracle
Explanation; If seismic activity caused the water to split apart, what kept it up there long enough for;;; approx. 650,000 MEN ( plus women, children, animals, etc) to get to the other side. Even if it were only a few hundred yards in width, it would take several hours to get that many people through it. What about the mud at the bottom of the sea. It would swallow most of the wagons (have you ever tried to push an old time wagon through the mud, NO still has them) and probably most of everything else including the people.
The Egyptian Army that was chasing them entered the sea bed as the remaining Hebrews were exiting the sea floor. Yet, the sea did not collapse immediately until the whole army was on the sea floor. A miracle is an event that cannot be explained scientifically......NO.......Yes??????
Ok, on the others, I will agree with you on the scientific reasoning. However, it seems that again the timing is the proverbial stick in the wheel. The Nile turned red just when Moses's staff hit the water. A volcano with red dirt,,possibly but again the timing.
There was a drought and in my mind there is little doubt that it caused the flies, grasshoppers (locust) and other plagues (except one). However, all of these flies, etc. had to come to the city in force where they had not before.
The EXCEPT ONE, you know about it and you know that its nature. It was the death of the 'First born ' of both human and animals. and this was brought on by the Pharaoh himself. Now, who would have known that a simple protection likes 'lambs blood' (cleanses sin in OT) would protect those who used it without discrimination. The Bible tells us that God told Moses to tell the people. Not one Hebrew died and at least one or two Egyptians were spared because of this divine dose of protection.
It appears the first three plaques affected all of Egypt and everybody in it while the 4,5 6,7 and 9th plague only affected Egyptians. Now where is the scientific reason behind this. The 8th plague does not really say if it was for only Egyptians or both.
You said "I have simply chosen to interpret the events scientifically" but in my opinion you chosen to leave out a lot of the problems associated with the interpretation you used.
The Bible that God wrote did not lie. Doc, you know the Bible is true. What does it take to tell yourself a lie for something that deep down you know is true? Go out and have a talk with God, just you and Him.,,,, I believe if you are earnest, he will answer.
To everybody else: everyday brings on more discoveries,written, archelogical, scientific or otherwise that the events portrayed in the Bible are TRUE that there is a living God..From the beginning, Creation of the Earth and the Heavens; to Noah's Ark and the Flood; to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, to the Birth, Death on the Cross and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, to the Tribulations that will determine if you will live eternally or not. Check it out, I think you will be surprised.
I pray to our Father in Heaven that each one of you regardless who you are enjoy this years Thanksgiving holiday. Amen
Blade