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Ah – but there is the rub. “Scientifically” no one can prove God exists, or that Evolution happened, or that Evolution is true, or that God does not exist. That’s exactly my point! However, logically, something cannot come from nothing. But, if there is a God, who created all of space-time, then logically, he exists somewhere “Outside” of it. God is NOT PART OF OUR UNIVERSE. That means, he lives in a “Somewhere else”, someplace not physical, at least not according to our definitions of physical reality.

Logically, therefore, he exists in what we could refer to as a “Higher dimension”. Since it’s a place “Beyond” our physical universe (that’s the very meaning of “Metaphysical”) then we can assume he has (from our point of view), infinite knowledge (not bound by space or time), as well as infinite power, as well as he is eternal and everywhere at once, again, all from our point of view. These characteristics must be true for a being that is “Beyond” our Universe, from a higher dimension so to speak.

This is what the Bible has told us all along, we just didn’t have the knowledge or understanding to see it. It’s not so difficult to grasp. I always explain it to folks using a mathematics text written around the turn of the 20th C. by Edwin Abbott. The book is called: “Flatland”. The author attempts to explain higher dimensions in terms of a 2-dimensional world, since that’s about as much as we can grasp. We can’t conceive of a higher dimension other than to postulate its existence. But, and this must also be true, a higher dimensional being should be able to interact with his “Creation” by means of inserting himself into it. Think of an author writing himself into a story (a one-dimensional example), or an artist painting himself into a picture. The creator of our Universe must easily be able to put himself here into our world.

I’m not saying this is how it works, only that it’s a logical explanation for what the Bible tells us, based on our understanding of space, and time, and dimensions. It does answer all the difficult questions that I have given before. And, our belief, our faith, has good answers as well to the key questions of life: Who am I? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going when I die? Is there some purpose to all of this?

Evolution and modern Cosmology have no answers to any of those question, or I should say, no satisfactory answers. Who am I? An accident. Why am I here? No purpose, no meaning. Where did I come from? Slime. Where am I going when I die? Worm food. Is there some purpose to all this? Nope, all random billiard balls bouncing around, meaninglessly.

The Christian world view gives tremendous answers to these questions: Who am I? A precious child of God. Why am I here? To procreate and tell others about God and his Son Jesus. Where did I come from? I am fearfully and wonderfully made, literally knitted together in my mother’s womb. Where am I going when I die? To be with Jesus forever in Heaven! Is there some purpose to all of this? Yes, God created everything and people in order to have beings he could relate with, interact with. We are simple meat people until we are born again, and then we become partly spiritual beings, partly belonging to that “Other world”, or higher dimension, or whatever you want to call it. He births in us new life (eternal life) and gives us greater understanding so we can tell others.

Science won’t save anyone. Science will let you down, and ultimately, cannot explain why we are here. People have “Faith” in science, but it is entirely misplaced. Science, and technology are only making us better at killing one another in greater and greater numbers. The 20th C. was bloodier than all of history prior to that combined. And we’re still getting worse. That’s why when folks ask me what the answer is, I answer “Jesus. Just Jesus”.

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“Incidentally, all of your points there are the same. How does something come from nothing? We don’t know. The point is, it’s a pretty weak reason to assume that that proves the existence of a divine entity. Not knowing the answer to fundamental questions is why religious thought and superstition have always existed. And if the fact that the scientific method cannot answer some things still is a basis for belief in God, then God is nothing more than a perimeter of ignorance.”

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FAQs

What is the quote about playing chess with a pigeon? ›

“Debating creationists on the topic of evolution is rather like trying to play chess with a pigeon—it knocks the pieces over, craps on the board, and flies back to its flock to claim victory.” This famous quote is by Scott D. Weitzenhoffer, who wrote it as an Amazon.com review for Eugenie Scott's book Evolution vs.

What does never play chess with a pigeon mean? ›

There's a saying about trying to use reason and logic to argue with a stupid person: “Never play chess with a pigeon. The pigeon just knocks all the pieces over.

What does "this is chess not checkers" mean? ›

The phrase “chess, not checkers” implies that a situation requires more thought and strategy than a simple solution. This is because chess is a game that requires players to consider multiple possibilities while planning their strategy.

What is the quote about arguing with idiots? ›

Never argue with an idiot. They will only bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.

What is the Russian proverb about chess? ›

Levy and S. Reuben (London, 1974) had a chapter headed 'Chess is a sea in which a gnat may drink and an elephant may bathe', which was labelled 'Russian Proverb'. Variations on this advice were discussed in a number of C.N.

Do chess players have high IQ? ›

However, in general, it is believed and research indicates that top grandmasters usually have very high IQs. A person with average IQ is expected to reach a maximum rating of about 2000 in chess. Strong grandmasters with a rating of around and over 2600 are expected to have an IQ of 160 plus.

What is the chess and checkers analogy? ›

Marion F. Tinsley. He proclaimed, “Chess is like looking across an ocean. Checkers is like looking down a well.

What is the quote about checkers and chess? ›

This is chess, not checkers.” One of Denzel Washington's epic quotes from the movie Training Day. It's a constant reminder to see the big picture, anticipate your opponent's next move, continually innovate, and think outside the box.

What is the quote about playing chess? ›

The game of chess is a lake in which a mosquito can bathe and an elephant can drown.” “Chess holds its master in its own bonds, shaking the mind and brain so that the inner freedom of the very strongest must suffer.” “When the game is over, the king and pawn go into the same box.”

What is the Chinese proverb about chess? ›

Chinese Proverb - A person of high principles is one who can watch an entire chess game without making a comment.

What did Benjamin Franklin say about chess? ›

The maxims in “Morals” were widely quoted at home and abroad, even becoming in 1791 the first chess-related book to ever appear in Russia. Specifically, Franklin argued that chess “strengthened … several very valuable qualities of the mind,” specifically foresight, circumspection, caution, and perseverance.

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