SeekerOfTruth

Thank you for your reply ArtsyLady.

Not sure if this is in the right section, but I have a few questions and I hope I might find a few answers here. My limited understanding: God created the world and all the creatures during genesis. The flood was a world-wide occurence which destroyed every living human and animal except those who were brought inside the Arc. What we see today is many different layers in the earth's crust, each crust older than the previous one as you descend. In each of these layers, certain types of fossils are found. My questions are: Is there any proof that the flood was indeed a world wide event? Why aren't a massive amount of fossils found in a specific layer and an exponentially lower amount of fossils found in the other layers? (The flood wiped out almost ALL creatures, right?) If we've been here from the start, why aren't human remains found along with fossils dated to be the oldest. Say dinosaurs? Why are certain fossils found in only certain layers? All creatures have been here from the start and only natural selection and genetic adaptivity could influence their morphology. Why is there such a difference in the contents of each layer? Why do the fossils in these layers have such different shapes and sizes? Excuse my lack of vocabulary in this matter. I do not know all the terminology to express my questions very clearly (How I regret not paying attention in school right now). But any answers or links to sources were I can find answers on these questions would be highly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

I wouldn't put it above them. I lived In Saudi Arabia for more than two years. It's a very scary place to be. Bibles and any religious congregations are banned. Very hostile place.

Seeker in the past I have had this problem as well, I'd love to share how the Lord delivered me, but I' won't do it here. If you would like to email me at my email address, and leave your address ok. davidvanzyl @ <nospam please> gmail . com (no spaces and take out the <> message, thanks)

Thanks everyone. I appreciate the posts, especially the last four.

Not my pc. Otherwise I wouldn't mind the internet filter. One thing that's a bit of a problem. I'm an artist. This isn't a good thing if I wish to avoid temptation because I tend to get confronted with the feminine anatomy a lot. Any suggestions on that front? I am an artist too! I just paint portraits! Cool. I'm learning 3d-modeling soon gonna study art at Uni. I love to sketch, doodle, draw. Maybe I should have said aspiring-artist...

Not my pc. Otherwise I wouldn't mind the internet filter. One thing that's a bit of a problem. I'm an artist. This isn't a good thing if I wish to avoid temptation because I tend to get confronted with the feminine anatomy a lot. Any suggestions on that front?

If it really was that easy, I wouldn't be pleading on my hands and knees. Pornography has become part of my lifestyle. I've been exposed to it since I was 10. It's an addiction. I do know that I can't blame this on circumstances alone and it is a choice too. Now here's the thing. I've been trying to start acting 'right' for a while. I succeed at times, I stay clean for reasonable periods. But when I do cave in it's like an avalanche. Thank you for your post.

I am going to be very forward. I have a problem that's affecting my social life and which keeps me from God. That is lust. I am addicted to pornography. I have this burning need to fill a need. This immorality is like scratching at a mosquito bite, it gives short relief but only makes it worse. I feel dirty before God. I feel like a hypocrite. I've asked for Jesus to be my savior, I've asked for help from Him in this personal hell. And before I know it, I'm dirty again. I've done as much as I can to help myself. I've destroyed all my pornographic material (but in times of weakness it's easy to get more ) and made several vows (which were broken time and time again). I'm asking for advice, a prayer, or just someone going through the same thing. I'm doubting the existence of God (which may be related too). I have seen so much that would indicate the existence of a personal God. It's the only thing that makes sense, yet I can't bring myself to truly believe (once again I'm a bloody hypocrite for going to Christ in the first place). Nothing is making sense anymore. I have no-one to talk to about this. I honestly have no friends in real life who I could even begin to talk to about this. I feel I'm a coward for hiding behind a screen name and posting on a message board to complete strangers. But I did and I ask what help you can spare.