Evolution: A Fairy Tale For Grownups

By Deborah on March,20th,2009

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It has been very interesting reading all your emails and comments about evolution and creation.

frog-princeBefore we start to discuss evolution and creation, it would be helpful if we first define what we are talking about.

Evolution can be broken down into six kinds of evolution.

  1. Cosmic evolution- the origin of time, space and matter. Big Bang.
  2. Chemical evolution- the origin of higher elements from hydrogen.
  3. Stellar and planetary evolution- Origin of stars and planets.
  4. Organic evolution- Origin of life from inanimate matter.
  5. Macro-evolution- Origin of major kinds.
  6. Micro-evolution – Variations within kinds.

None of the first five have been observed. Only the sixth one (Micro-evolution), has been observed. The first five have to be believed. They are believed, by faith, even though there is no empirical evidence to prove them in any way. I admire the great faith of the evolutionists who accept the first five.

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Threaded Comments At Last!

By Deborah on March,19th,2009

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Hi Everyone!

I’ve just installed a temporary theme with threaded comments to enable better discussions while a new theme is being designed.

You will now notice a “reply” link on each of the comments.

Scientific Method

By Deborah on March,14th,2009

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Thank you to many, many, many of you who have written to me about evolution/creation, the Big Bang and other science questions. I thought it would be a lot easier if I wrote several posts to try and clear up some queries.

First, I LOVE science. I do study evolution as well as creation and I have read many text books, both written from the evolutionist’s and creationist’s position. I have studied Biology, Geology, Palaeontology, Astronomy, Evolution and Creation, and recently started Physics and Chemistry. I have attended many lectures and regularly watch debates on the internet.

So I am not just ‘brainwashed’, as many of you think, but look at the data myself, listen to scientists and form my own conclusions. I have been to the Deborah and "Lucy"London Museums and seen ‘Lucy’ and many other displays for myself and look forward to reading “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life.”

Scientific Method

Many of you have said that I don’t understand the Scientific Method. I think that I do. Please tell me if I am wrong. My understanding of the Scientific Method is:
  1. State the problem.
  2. Research the problem (research, observation, experimentation).
  3. Formulate a hypothesis.
  4. Test the hypothesis (experimentation).
  5. Formulate a theory (general principle).
  6. Communicate the results.
After the accumulation of sufficient information or data a scientist may make a generalization which is called a Hypothesis. If more observations confirm his hypothesis then this becomes a Theory. If this theory is unchallenged and consistently supports the facts it will then, after much time has passed, become a scientific Law.
If, however, any observation (even though seemingly trivial) conflicts with his hypothesis, the scientist is left with two major alternative: 1. He has to discard his hypothesis and search for another, or 2. He has to attempt to find a plausible explanation for what he observed in accord to his hypothesis.
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Emails – Keep them coming!

By Deborah on March,12th,2009

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Hello everyone,

A big thank you to all who are sending emails. I have so many coming in that I wanted to say that I will do my best to answer them, but it may take several weeks. Please be patient.

There are some very interesting questions being asked and it has been fun answering them.

Keep them coming!

Have a really great day,

Deborah

How Can A Person Get Right With God?

By Deborah on March,11th,2009

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The documentary that went out yesterday about my life as a young, evangelistic Christian resulted in loads of emails, and comments.

One thing that was not shown well on the documentary, and many people have asked me about, is actually how to be saved.

The focus of the film was on sin, and that we’re all sinners, and all heading to hell. What it didn’t show at all was that God sent his son, Jesus Christ, to die on the cross for OUR sins so that we don’t have to go to hell.

Do you want to know how? Click Here

If you are seeking God and want to find his way for your life you can click here

I hope this helps answer some of your questions.

Deborah Drapper

BBC Documentary

By Deborah on March,10th,2009

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Today’s the day!

Tonight on BBC3, at 9pm, Deborah, 13: Servant of God will be aired. The first with five repeats. (BBC 3 website for times).

The Daily Telegraph have an article in the paper today, right underneath an article about “Are we turning our children into monsters?”

As I don’t have a TV I shall probably be tucked up in my bed while you watch!!

I hope you enjoy it. Let me have your comments.

Deborah

Who Is God?

By Deborah on March,7th,2009

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Hello Deborah, I am very interested to know your definition of the word “God”.

I was emailed this question above so decided to write an article for you all to read.

First of all, my definition of “God” is not actually relevant. What is important is what God is, not what I think He is.

I believe in the God of the Holy Bible. I believe that the Bible is God’s word and so what the Bible says about God is what we need to look at. If we do not look at what the Bible says then we may start inventing what we want God to be like, and form God in our own image, breaking the second Commandment.

So what does the Bible say about God?

I am only going to pick out the main attributes of God. I could spend hours, and write a whole book about who, what, where, why, when, and which God, but for now I have chosen a few important ones. There are also so many different verses that I could take, so again I have just chosen a few.

God is One God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (The Trinity)
1 John 5:7 “For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one.”

God is Creator
Genesis 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.”

Colossians 1: 16 “For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.”

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Home Education

By Deborah on March,2nd,2009

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People often ask me what it is like to be home educated so I thought I would let you have a peek into my ’school’ day to see what I do.

I have never been to school as a student. When I was little my big sister helped my mum to teach me to read and write using the ACE Curriculum. This is a Christian based curriculum and not only teaches the subjects, but teaches character, and Biblical principles, as well as how to set goals and how to research and study for myself. Now, some days, I help my mum teach my little brothers!!

Deborah Drapper home schoolingI spend my mornings sitting at my desk at my bedroom window that looks out over the fields. I work on my academic subjects there, both written and on the computer.

My favourite subject is science. I am studying Physical Science, Bible and Science, and Creation Science. I am also studying English and Maths and preparing to take the Adult Literacy and Numeracy tests when I am 14. Other subjects I do are Collectivism, Etymology, Speech, West African Agriculture, and Successful Living. Last year I studied Child Development and British Sign Language and hope to start a more in-depth course in sign language soon.

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Daily Telegraph Interview

By Deborah on February,26th,2009

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Bryony Gordon interviewing Deborah DrapperThe Daily Telegraph reporter, Bryony Gordon, arrived at our house last Thursday. She managed to fit me in her busy schedule between the Brit Awards and her trip to Australia to report on the launch of Sir Richard Banson’s Virgin Australia. Read More…

Our New Bunny

By Deborah on February,25th,2009

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Isn't he lovelyI thought you might like to meet our new Bunny.

His name is……..well, we don’t know yet, so any suggestions will be gratefully received……and he belongs to my little brother.

He is a Dwarf Lop, and now he’s part of our little smallholding he can enjoy running around his run and being played with in the house. I hope you like him as much as we do.

Have a great day,

Deborah

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