rant #310805

last night i watched for a while the ABC tv programme of special report by kerry o'brien. the topic that came out first was the subject around the line of creation vs. evolution, a much debated one. but so far as we know, evolution is a much popular idea that science had been proposing, and to a larger extend, this theory is widely taught in schools to unlock the mystery of life, formed as a result of natural selections, but never created.

however, the complexity of life rules out this theory of evolution, as some have come to term with and mostly excluding those from the background of science, simply because there is never an explanation in how precisely designed for their right purposes things are, taking as an example the mechanism of human's eye-balls whose functions are copied by the design of a camera.

so now, the 'trend' that has taken place in america, and even endorsed by their president (and i have no idea how much territory a religion has been invaded by the political 'comrades', but it's sure to play an important distinction there whether someone is a religious right or liberal left :), is that creation is now taught alongside evolution in schools to fill in the gap that science can't never explain regarding the complexity of things/life. yet still there may be more scientists who'd disagree to this approach because effectively it undermines science capacity to advance, simply put, science and supernatural power don't mix. precisely the case, those who disagree are reluctant in identifying the 'force' or 'subject' behind the supernatural.

in australia, this issue was given a conditional "yes" by the federal (or ? state) minister of education, brendan nelson, giving the permission that if parents allow, creation will be taught alongside evolution, but never will it be a case that science will be over-shadowed or put obsolete by the so-called supernatural point of view by any means.

you will find this a popular search from the christianity point of view on this subject: Unlocking the Mystery of Life: The Case for Intelligent Design

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there's anything interesting about these lines

what i saw this morning was rather unpleasant. a couple was in front of me walking, both of same sexes, holding each other closely, and about to kiss goodbye as i walked pass them, far from what normal friends would behave like, euys..

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customs house

i went to SNAP exhibition on sunday, the award-winning photographs from the sport photo-journalists, sponsored by smh, sun-herald and the age. it wasn't a range of too many photographes on exihibition, but there's an extensive collection published as a magazine. in the opening message, it's noted that the photographers aren't just skilled technically, but too many times they have to wait for hours for the right moment to emerge for the best outcome.

apart from SNAP, i also came to term that it's a rather ideal place to spend a couple hours of my sunday in the sydney city library that makes parts of the customs house. i enjoy the quietness there where people are far from being idle, there's a 'sacred' activity that shapes many minds and the place is far from boring, indeed, it makes me want to invest more of my time there in the future. i am thinking to apply for a membership. i like the idea of borrowing, especially when you're talking about the massive resources offered by the media. it's the environmentally-friendly concept that's being put in place here. and from the entertainment point of view, you get the variety, from magazines to dvd to comics, it's a win-win, don't let the alzheimer choked your mind, so read and have fun!

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discipleship101

but the reward is more than the cost.

The Cost of Being a Disciple

25Large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said: 26"If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. 27And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be my disciple.

28"Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule him, 30saying, 'This fellow began to build and was not able to finish.'

31"Or suppose a king is about to go to war against another king. Will he not first sit down and consider whether he is able with ten thousand men to oppose the one coming against him with twenty thousand? 32If he is not able, he will send a delegation while the other is still a long way off and will ask for terms of peace. 33In the same way, any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple.

34"Salt is good, but if it loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? 35It is fit neither for the soil nor for the manure pile; it is thrown out.

"He who has ears to hear, let him hear."


The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl

44"The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field.

45"Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. 46When he found one of great value, he went away and sold everything he had and bought it.

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