can we trust the Bible
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| Posted on: Sep. 08 2011,4:49 pm by the breeze |
Scientific Accuracy
Another striking evidence of divine inspiration is found in the fact that many of the principles of modern science were recorded as facts of nature in the Bible long before scientist confirmed them experimentally. A sampling of these would include:
Roundness of the earth (Isaiah 40:22)
Almost infinite extent of the sidereal universe (Isaiah 55:9)
Law of conservation of mass and energy (II Peter 3:7)
Hydrologic cycle (Ecclesiastes 1:7)
Vast number of stars (Jeremiah 33:22)
Law of increasing entropy (Psalm 102:25-27)
Paramount importance of blood in life processes (Leviticus 17:11)
Atmospheric circulation (Ecclesiastes 1:6)
Gravitational field (Job 26:7)
and many others.
These are not stated in the technical jargon of modern science, of course, but in terms of the basic world of man's everyday experience; nevertheless, they are completely in accord with the most modern scientific facts.
It is significant also that no real mistake has ever been demonstrated in the Bible—in science, in history, or in any other subject. Many have been claimed, of course, but conservative Bible scholars have always been able to work out reasonable solutions to all such problems.
Unique Structure
The remarkable structure of the Bible should also be stressed. Although it is a collection of 66 books, written by 40 or more different men over a period of 2,000 years, it is clearly one Book, with perfect unity and consistency throughout.
The individual writers, at the time of writing, had no idea that their message was eventually to be incorporated into such a Book, but each nevertheless fits perfectly into place and serves its own unique purpose as a component of the whole. Anyone who diligently studies the Bible will continually find remarkable structural and mathematical patterns woven throughout its fabric, with an intricacy and symmetry incapable of explanation by chance or collusion.
http://www.christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-t003.html
The one consistent theme of the Bible, developing in grandeur from Genesis to Revelation, is God's great work in the creation and redemption of all things, through His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Population Centers at I-90 interstate exchanges
Asleep at the switch |
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| Posted on: Sep. 07 2011,1:20 pm by nphilbro |
I was reading some things on the Facebook Albert Lea group and saw a lot of negativity about the decline of the city.
I thought I would see if this was a normal phenomenon of cities with similar placement on the I-90 corridor between Seattle and Madison.
Albert Lea is THE ONLY city with comparable access with negative growth.
Every other city on the list has found ways to engage in new industries or methods to sustain itself. The #1 growth spot is in this corridor as well.
I-90 Interstate Intersections
5/90 Seattle, WA Major City
90/84* Ellensburg, WA
*I-84 is a two state regional highway
Population 18,250 10yrs +17.9%
4 year university (CWU)
Agriculture
Largest city within 100miles – Seattle/Tacoma Metro (4.5 million)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellensburg,_WA
90/15 Butte, MT
Population 34,200 10yrs +.9 growth (5th largest city)
Copper Mining boomtown (now just 346 direct jobs)
Tourism
Services
1970-1980 59% growth
Largest city within 100 miles – Bozeman, MT (37,280)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butte,_mt
90/94 Billings, MT
Population: 104,000 10yrs + 15.9% growth
Largest City in State
Shale Oil/Coal
Destination for Surrounding Cities
Hotels/Motels servicing interstate travelers
Largest city within 100 miles – Bozeman, MT (37,280)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billings,_MT
90/29 Sioux Falls, SD
Population 153,888 10 years +24.1% (47th fastest growing in the country)
Population nearly doubled between 1980 and 2010
Largest city in state
Higher Education
Finance
Healthcare
Largest city within 100 miles – Sioux City, IA (82,684)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sioux_Falls
90/35 Albert Lea, MN
Population 18,016 10 years -1.9%
Agriculture
Farming support services
Healthcare
Largest city within 100 miles – MPLS/St. Paul metro (4.35 million)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Lea,_Minnesota
90/39 Madison, WI
Population 233,209 10 years +11.6%
Ranked #1 on Forbes list of top 10 cities for growth
Higher Education
State Government (Capital)
Health Tech
Bio-Tech
Largest city within 100 miles –Milwaukee (2.01 million)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison,_wi
I-35 needs no breakdown for areas with similar transportation access
Minneapolis
Albert Lea
Des Moines, IA
Kansas City, MO
Oklahoma City, OK
Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
San Antonio, TX
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Failed Compliance Checks
Why do they continue to fail? |
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| Posted on: Sep. 07 2011,10:37 am by Liberal |
Why do these places continue to fail these checks? Is it because they're too busy when the person is sent in there?
QUOTE Three Freeborn County businesses sold alcoholic beverages to adult buyers under the age of 21 during recent Freeborn County Sheriff’s Office compliance checks. According to a news release, the Sheriff’s Office conducted checks on 17 businesses in August and September. The following three establishments failed the compliance check: The American Legion Bar in Alden, The Office Bar in Glenville, and the Gopher Stop in Clarks Grove. The unannounced checks are completed on establishments that sell or vend alcoholic beverages. To ensure those businesses are not selling or otherwise providing alcohol to people who are not old enough to buy or possess it, compliance checks are performed. http://www.albertleatribune.com/2011...-checks
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