User:Standonbible

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Hi! Thanks for stopping by. I am a home schooled teen in the Eastern Time Zone of the United States. Wikipedia is an incredible idea that only works in practice, not in theory ^[1] — that is why I do my best to make Wikipedia a better resource as much as I can. There is an ongoing discussion about Evolution at my Discussion of evolution page.

1 My Wikipedia Philosophy
2 Contributions to Controversial Topics
3 Random
4 References

[edit] My Wikipedia Philosophy

I am a big fan of the {{fact}} tag even though it isn't always necessary. As far as additions to Wikipedia articles go, I feel that if a statement is verifiable, decent, relevant, and reflects a neutral point of view, then go ahead and post it! Just remember: when in doubt, cite!

[edit] Contributions to Controversial Topics

I have a unique perspective on many topics due to the fact that I am a Christian and believe that the theory of Evolution has serious flaws. There are two parts of evolutionary theory (both that I disagree with); first that gene duplication and polyploidy (mutations) can increase the usable information in the genome, causing new traits to appear in organisms, and second that this "process" was responsible for the vast diversity of life on earth. The second part is highly questionable even if the first is true; evolution (as accepted by the majority of scientists) is a very random process that only takes place under certain circumstances (environmental stress, reproduction rates, and the like). Since significant evolutionary progress taking place under any given circumstances is not guaranteed, it is quite speculative to state affirmatively that all the diversity of life results from evolution in the past.

Since no random gene duplication or polyploidy has been seen to actually increase the usable information in the genome or cause new traits to appear, the first part is highly speculative as well.

Obviously, these views are not held by the majority of editors here on Wikipedia. Out of respect for the five pillars, I refrain from pushing these views by editing them into articles. Instead, I try to make sure that statements made about evolution, the age of the earth, and cosmology are appropriately cited so that readers can investigate the evidence and make decisions for themselves.

[edit] Random

The apologetics journal that I run can be found at www.standonbible.com.

If it is of any interest to viewers, I am an avid supporter of the Way of the Master

Here's an interesting intelligence test. Answer Yes or No....

1. Is there a God?
2. Does God care about right and wrong?
3. Are God's standards the same as ours?
4. Will God punish sin?
5. Is there a Hell?
6. Do you avoid Hell by living a good life?

The answers are

1. Yes.
2. Yes.
3. No.
4. Yes.
5. Yes.
6. No.

The fact is that everyone has sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. How can you know? Have you ever lied (even once)? Ever stolen (anything)? Jesus said, "Whoever looks upon a woman to lust after her, has committed adultery already with her in his heart." Ever looked with lust? If you have said "Yes" to these three questions, by your own admission, you are a lying, thieving, adulterer at heart; and we've only looked at three of the Ten Commandments. How will you do on Judgment Day?

You can't afford to be wrong. Find out the truth - ask God to forgive your sins, then trust Jesus Christ. He took your punishment by dying on the Cross for you. Then He rose from the dead. He stepped into the courtroom and paid the fine that you could never pay.

I know, it definitely clashes with what you believe. But consider it! What if Jesus really was God - like He said. Where does that leave you?

Thanks for visiting!

In Him,

standonbible