Evolution Theory Leads to Racism

There is no doubt that the theory of evolution leads to racism. Though obviously, some who believe in evolution would dispute that - after all, they have presupposed that racism is immoral, they wouldn't have their precious evolution be attributing to racism.

Before I expound on that, I must clarify that a racist person is not necessarily an evolutionist. Therefore, the evolution theory is not the sole cause of racism. But this is not the topic for that subject, only that it must be noted here.

I will ignore historical accounts (famous evolutionary racists) of my claim, since many others have done that already.

These are the charts I found on the web. Some from creationism sites (where the theory that men comes from apes is debunked), and others from various evolution science sites:

 

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_evolution

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Archaic_human_admixture_with_modern_humans

Evolutionist defenders would say that human races come from the same homo sapiens ancestry. However, they would usually neglect to mention, though they are well aware, that they also believe that some human races (Eurasians) have their homo sapiens ancestry mixed with another species: Denisovans, Neanderthals while other race human races have different ancestry mixture instead. Funny how we often identify offspring of inter-species breeding animals very carefully, but not so when it comes to human beings. The evolutionists call everyone homo sapiens instead of homo sanisovans, or homo sanderthals. Well, I supposed no taxonomist wants to be called a racist. If you have had two different categories for humans, then it is open that one category is more "evolved" than another.

Still, in all adamant pursuit of winning the debate, the evolutionists might argue that even if humans have different humans according to their distinctive mixture of ancestral mixture of distinctive species (denisovans, neanderthals, etc.), there needs not be distinction of evolutionary level. One human race is therefore not more or less evolved than another. But this means that they would have to consider other animal species (Ok, I'll grant that with some exceptions to certain species like amoeba and what not, but it makes no difference because the argument fails either way) in their evolutionary tree as equally evolved with humans. So, it is not surprising why some animal activists exist today in promoting that animals have equal rights as humans. I'm sure they would not object to inter-species marriage. The operating moral principle they are applying here is this: "it is moral as long as nobody gets discriminated". So, you can now see how shallow this moral principle is. They have to make themselves blind to certain distinction because they have confused themselves and thought that having this certain distinction (one is more evolved than the other) denotes discrimination. In the end, they are living in contradiction and since this kind of distinction, which they associate with discrimination and reject, exists, they harbor a kind of discrimination that is scary because they are in denial of it. Their solution to that is a very convenient one for them: They shift their discrimination to those who do not agree with them, often falsely accusing those of discrimination instead (after all, distinction of certain kind implies discrimination, so they falsely presupposed) and call those bigots. Amazingly, by calling others bigot, they yet again deny that they are discriminating anyone.

Therefore, we do not need to even get to distinguish whether or not one human race is more evolved than another because there need no such evolution to begin with. God clearly tells us in Scripture that all humans are from one man (Whom God formed from the dust, not from apes - Genesis 2:7), Adam, and one woman, Eve. Asians, Africans, Whites, Blacks, Browns, whatever, we are of the same family, literally. Let's not confused ourselves with terms like "theory", "scientifically proven", etc., with truth. A scientific theory is simply a hypothesis with many evidences that SEEM (emphasis added) to support it, because many modern scientists today will admit: the only thing I know FOR CERTAIN, is that I don't know anything that's certainly true - only SEEMINGLY true. This relative knowledge claim of truth is a fallacy by itself but it is beyond this topic. So why would we bother with concluding that everyone falls off the edge of the world simply because we can argue so and see no evidence of anyone making returning trips around the globe - wasn't this the problem with the ancients, when they thought they had tons of evidences which seemingly tell them that the world must be square or flat or whatever. This suppression of faith in God has happened in churches then and now as well. They are ultimately the same group the fools in churches and those outside of churches (why should there be any difference simply because they are inside a building or having certain membership on papers?), sinners who make themselves God, misinterpreting evidences God supply according to their own intelligence, without humility and integrity before God when it comes to the pursuit of truth.

So, in conclusion, by denying the need to go to God and his Word (The Bible) in the first place, we cannot even have true humility and integrity to receive the truth. We would only have our own assumptions which we call truths because we granted ourselves humility and integrity to justify our truths. But how can we consider ourselves humble if we refuse to come to our Maker? Is suppressing God's existence or falsely accusing God of any faults an honest and humble way to go about things? Or does falsely accusing men of God of believing in fairy tales like the frog prince give one pride or humility?

What then, do we go with 6000 years of Creation? It all depends on who is saying that now does it?
I don't see 6000 years anywhere in the Bible either, since the Bible never marks 24-hour or 36 hour day all the time.

Oh, so you believe that one day is equal to a thousand days?
Why would I believe what the Bible didn't say.

Then what do you actually believe?
I say we keep seeking the truth diligently without careless conclusion. And we certainly cannot achieve that without humility before God.

So you don't know anything while there are already so much SCIENTIFIC evidences pointing to this direction!
There's a chance some day I will have to tell you "I told you so".

Ah, so there is also a chance I will say to you "I told you so" one day too!
Since I've explained how the above theory has contradicted itself with God's word, I don't see how you will get to say that, unless you falsely accuse me of something before saying that.

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The First Atomic War

After giving a short speech in class (USSO 10100), here's my reflection.

It began with the Germans splitting atoms. Otto Hahn won 1944 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for Nuclear Fission (1938 discovery).

Some would say the purpose of such discovery is for energy, which can be used for good and bad. I beg to differ. Hahns only saw it as a challenge, nothing more.

Hahn's work has been inspired throughout by an invincible desire to solve the problems which he has encountered. Unlike Prometheus, who gave fire to Man, he has never dreamed of giving Man control over atomic energy. - source: NobelPrize.org

One might argue that they just do not wish to make Hahn responsible for the deaths from atomic bombs. That is a poor argument, because it is not only a weak assumption, it also attempts to discredit Hahn in some way, nothing more than slander.

I learned that for some reason (they lack critical thinking and only accept general consensus available at the time), many do not recognize or admit that Japan's technological rise is largely attributed to them having no burden on military budget, that burden is taken by the U.S. The response in class I got was generally: "but military and technology are kind of the same thing". I would say this is the Millennials problem I'm facing - unable to distinguish missiles and war jets from robots and engines. One only has to do with destruction and the other do not necessarily. Unless, they want to make the point (which I wouldn't be surprised at this point with millennials) that missiles and war jets can be used for non-destructive good (now this is where they would be confused of between space rockets and weaponry...bottom line it means they fail to understand the economy of all these).

I'm a bit relived that at least someone has some sense:
"because of the US defense treaty with Japan where Japanese armies were forcibly demobilized, officially disbanded, and rearmament disallowed, much of their defense fell to the US. Because of this, they saved a fortune on defense spending and were able to channel their best and brightest (and their wealthiest) into constant expansion of the Japanese economy and nation building. " - AsiaExpert

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Famous People who Went to City College

After the USSO 10100 class, I have to do this.

There are more than I could list, so I'm only listing those whom I have a least some general knowledge about:

Mario Puzo, the one who wrote The Godfather.

Al Nagler, TeleVue founder

Woody Allen, actor, writer (but very liberal), interviewed Billy Graham once - see youtube.

Henry Kissinger, politician during Nixon & Deng XiaoPing's time.

Edward G. Robinson, actor who played Dathan in The Ten Commandments.

Jonas Salk, cured polio, refused patent.

Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin(Rhapsody in Blue)'s brother.

Julian Schwinger, Nobel Prize winner in Physics.

Robert Hofstadter, Nobel Prize winner in Physics.

Bernard Baruch, CUNY Baruch College named after him.

Judd Hirsch, Famous actor who plays lots of Jewish roles.

Robert E. Kahn, Invented the TCPIP (internet)

Ed Koch, Former NYC Major

 

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If God is Good, why Does He Allow Evil?

If God is good, why does he not do "good" all the time?

If you love me, why do you not "make love" with me all the time?

Funny how people could come up with essays of defense for the latter, but believe the former to be the best excuse to ignore God.

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Stay Away from Chinese Churches in America?

If someone say it's better to stay away from Chinese churches in the United States, I would say it is a bit extreme, but that is understandable.

The common view why the new generations in America would want to stay away from their immigrant parents' or their ethnic churches is that these churches are too immature. These churches follow the cultural tradition of their home countries - meaning backward, undeveloped.

Here, I'm not interested in the view of those Chinese who automatically stay away from Chinese churches or the likes. Because it is obvious they are the immature ones. They prefer publicity, carrier opportunities, fame, American parties, etc. (Mega churches full of white people seem to offer that). Whatever it is, it is geared to their self-interest.

The former case is quite a challenge. Many immigrant pastors, elders, have certain views brought by them to America from their home culture. Views which is just not permitted in the States in general: e.g. submit to older people even if they are wrong, pastoral nepotism, etc. This result in much dissent within the church and caused many to leave and unattractiveness of the church toward the younger American brought generations.

One might distinguish this problem from a Chinese megachurch. Shouldn't the problem above be restricted to smaller Chinese churches? In bigger churches, one does not need to deal with others so personally all the time, hence less disagreement, less dissent. Any disagreement could easily be dissolved in the whole bureaucracy of megachurches. From what I can observe, cultural differences matter most even in megachurches. The problem with these Chinese megachurches is that they either conform to the American way (which a lot of them actually do, more than they are willing to admit), such as in their youth ministries (all in English, copying the American way as much as they could) or they dilate the need for fellowship - it's a big church after all, just look at the crowd and feel good that you are "in" this fellowship already. The former part is suicidal for the church (this Chinese church will only last for one or two generations); the latter one will turn the church in to a business organization which is likely to eventually go bankrupt (such as California's Crystal Church).

I think America is still brewing the first or second generation of Chinese churches. After this, I can evaluate my thoughts with reality.

The remedy: So should we not have Chinese churches in America? Not so. But thus far, the best form of Chinese church is one that is theologically grounded (Reformed), evangelical (Gospel centered), and bold (willing to make sacrifices for Christ - not for self-ideology like having the American dream). Thus far, The latter challenge is the one I've seen most Chinese pastors in America have failed: "I've finally immigrated to 'paradise', why should I still live like a slave!?!"

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Ligonier Class: Two American Revolutions

Prof. Robert Godfrey

First American Revolution -> Denominationalism: good thing in America. In Europe: only True church and False church.

Second American Revolution -> Desire for democratization in America.

Volunteerism: Churches fund themselves, not by government like in Europe. Pros: relationship grew between ministers and congregants; Cons: Preachers accommodate message to people.

Prairie sickness: American was agrarian culture, huge farming land in the Western frontiers, people are very isolated from each other. Less educated.

Peter Cartwright, Methodist, circuit rider. Read his autobiography

Circuit riders and Camp meetings were popular in dealing with problems of the frontiers.

1800-1835 Second Awakening, Charismatic style. Started with the Cane Ridge Revival in 1801. Increase church membership.

Godfrey: Today Methodist churches in decline in number and biblically. But in 19th Century, it was great. "Come now", "don't wait like the Calvinists for some moment of conversion".

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HP DC7900 network card not working well

At NYGC, one of the TOEFL station (station #11) has problem with internet. Network icon shows some connection but not communicating with DHCP server. I thought it was software problem: network setting issues.

Solution: I just had to clear the CMOS (taking out the battery), and it works fine again.

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Crucial Difference between Loyalty and Faithfulness

Ah, but there is a great difference.

Many church members today stay in their churches, support their pastors, out of loyalty. Not faithfulness.

The Bible never speaks of loyalty, but faithfulness. A lot of English translation of loyalty from the Bible come from the Hebrew word Hesed: kindness. Thus, it is really not the sense of loyalty. Loyalty is a concept foreign to Biblical morality.

Before defining what is loyalty and what is faithfulness, let us note that they are not the same. What then is the difference? I find this article rather enlightening:

Loyalty is about the past. It is grounded in the past. It is based on the past. "In the past, I have been here, I grew up here, we knew each other for a long time", hence the supposedly moral demand for loyalty.

Faithfulness is about the future. It is grounded in promise. It is based on hope. Ultimately, one that is faithful to God, is one that depends solely on God.

One who is loyal is no more better than a dog. For it is based on experience. However, one who is faithful does not merely support, but innovatively glorify that which one is faithful to. One who is faithful does not care about the history of relationship, for covenants look ahead and never backward.

The proponent of "loyalty" might say, ah, thus those who are faithful are fools! For they do not seek assurance in their faith! Without past or experience, they blindly step into contractual proceedings. Oh but on the contrary, it is those who are "loyal" who are blind, for they assumed too much: too much of their future and too much of our faith. Unlike the loyal ones, the faithful grounds their faith ultimately in God, and not in past criteria. God, who is perfection, is always faithful to His children.

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How to Download Videos from C-SPAN

Use: http://www.videograbber.net/

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Graphs, charts that show most sought after coding fields and more.

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