Australopithecus sediba

[Hal P]

Another piece of the puzzle falls into place.

Fossil Skeletons May Be Human Ancestor

A newfound ancient relative of humanity discovered in a cave in Africa is a strong candidate for the immediate ancestor to the human lineage, an international team of scientists said today.

[MorningGlory]

Very interesting reading, Hal. Unfortunately, these beings are not our ancestors either. But that doesn't stop some scientists from hailing every new fossil discovery as a 'possible link to our past', does it? It's so silly; these creatures had brains a quarter the size of ours and looked like modern day orangutans; well guess what? They're the ancestors of modern day orangutans.......that's why.

[Fez]

Very interesting reading, Hal. Unfortunately, these beings are not our ancestors either. But that doesn't stop some scientists from hailing every new fossil discovery as a 'possible link to our past', does it? It's so silly; these creatures had brains a quarter the size of ours and looked like modern day orangutans; well guess what? They're the ancestors of modern day orangutans.......that's why.

[winsomebulldog]

Very interesting reading, Hal. Unfortunately, these beings are not our ancestors either. But that doesn't stop some scientists from hailing every new fossil discovery as a 'possible link to our past', does it? It's so silly; these creatures had brains a quarter the size of ours and looked like modern day orangutans; well guess what? They're the ancestors of modern day orangutans.......that's why.

Yep, I'm with you on this.

[Steve_S]

Another piece of the puzzle falls into place.

Fossil Skeletons May Be Human Ancestor

A newfound ancient relative of humanity discovered in a cave in Africa is a strong candidate for the immediate ancestor to the human lineage, an international team of scientists said today.

An international group of scientists once thought the earth was flat as well.... The point is that science is ever changing, lots of times based on the ideological whims of whomever happens to be in positions of authority at the time. God is absolute, trustworthy, reliable, and omniscient.

[Steve_S]

An international group of scientists once thought the earth was flat as well.... The point is that science is ever changing, lots of times based on the ideological whims of whomever happens to be in positions of authority at the time. God is absolute, trustworthy, reliable, and omniscient.

Um. . .I know this is a little off-topic but when we say "God is absolute" we certainly aren't trying to say that Christianity is somehow immune to ever changing interpretations, lots of times based on the ideological whims of whomever happens to be in positions of authority at the time are we? We live in a universe of truths, both spiritual and physical, and our understanding of both can be flawed. . .however, past flaws do not invalidate present understandings in either realm. Certainly we can agree on this point.

Lurker

My point had nothing to do with that specifically. God is absolute and does not change. Man's interpretation of Him is irrelevant as far as His sovereign nature and omniscience.

God's word is true:

Pro 30:5 Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.

Psa 12:6 And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver refined in a furnace of clay, purified seven times.

The promise of the preservation of God's word is absolute:

Mar 13:31 Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away.

This tells me that regardless of man's interpretation over time, the truth is ALWAYS present. Science is a scholarly discipline, it cannot make promises to preserve itself. It cannot punish those those who twist it to deceive people. Science is not the truth, the way, and the life.

Edited April 8, 2010 by Steve_S

[MorningGlory]

An international group of scientists once thought the earth was flat as well.... The point is that science is ever changing, lots of times based on the ideological whims of whomever happens to be in positions of authority at the time. God is absolute, trustworthy, reliable, and omniscient.

Um. . .I know this is a little off-topic but when we say "God is absolute" we certainly aren't trying to say that Christianity is somehow immune to ever changing interpretations, lots of times based on the ideological whims of whomever happens to be in positions of authority at the time are we? We live in a universe of truths, both spiritual and physical, and our understanding of both can be flawed. . .however, past flaws do not invalidate present understandings in either realm. Certainly we can agree on this point.

Lurker

You're trying to put the Word and science on the same plane, Lurker. Sorry, it doesn't work that way. God doesn't give a fig about the machinations and presumptions of man. No matter what we do, regarding interpretation, it won't change one iota of the Lord's plan for mankind. Still praying for you to be delivered from the delusion that afflicts you, Lurker.

[georgedrw81]

Very interesting reading, Hal. Unfortunately, these beings are not our ancestors either. But that doesn't stop some scientists from hailing every new fossil discovery as a 'possible link to our past', does it? It's so silly; these creatures had brains a quarter the size of ours and looked like modern day orangutans; well guess what? They're the ancestors of modern day orangutans.......that's why.

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[Guest]

And there arose not a prophet since in Israel like unto Moses, whom the LORD knew face to face, Deuteronomy 34:10

By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth. Psalms 33:6

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. 2 Timothy 3:16-17

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..... No one is saying that science will lead us to salvation, but at the same time criticizing scientific findings .....

Sir

But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.

And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.

Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ. Matthew 23:8-10

Of Course

The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.

Psalms 97:6

Science Was Never The Problem

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.

Psalms 19:1

It Is The Anti-Creator Evolutionary Rhetoric Preached As Science That Is The Sin

For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father's, and of the holy angels.

Luke 9:26

Are You Ashamed Of The Words The LORD Spoke To Moses Sir

And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.

Genesis 1:31

Are You

Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

1 Corinthians 12:3

Sir?

[Fez]

A newfound ancient relative of humanity discovered in a cave in Africa is a strong candidate for the immediate ancestor to the human lineage, an international team of scientists said today.

Funny thing is that I live here, not so far from the ape thingy, and I watched the whole shebang (another one...sigh) on TV. The comments made were it may be "somewhere" in the lineage, and a team of Australian scientists have already pulled the theory to pieces.

Gotta love those Aussies

Remember the lemur thingy, the one that Google had on their home page for a while, just another monkey it turns out....sigh.