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To: kinsman redeemer

The video demonstrates that the “star” was the result of the natural motions of the planets. In that sense, it was not a miracle.

If the “star” had been the result of a direct, ad hoc intervention by God, it would not be possible to verify the Scriptural account using the laws of motion.


134 posted on 01/01/2016 2:30:39 PM PST by Arthur McGowan
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To: Arthur McGowan; kinsman redeemer
The video demonstrates that the “star” was the result of the natural motions of the planets. In that sense, it was not a miracle.

The video only hypothesizes. It does not "prove" anything. The producers of the video were not there and did not see what the Magoi of Anatolia saw. Levi, the writer of the gospel, was not there either, but he recorded the account that was held by people who were there, as the preserved inspired infallible Words of the Holy Ghost. You are in no position to certify that the happening was not miraculous, so don't attempt to.

If the "star" had been the result of a direct, ad hoc intervention by God, it would not be possible to verify the Scriptural account using the laws of motion.

It is still not possible to stand on the plausibility to confirm or deny the Holy Writings. The entirely speculative nature of this hypothesis should never be the basis for believing the Words of the Holy Ghost. Nay, my man, the God-given and inspired, infallible inscripturated Words of the Holy Ghost should be the basis upon which to believe that the same radiance that illuminated the Tabernacle in the Wilderness, and imparted a glow to Moses' face, should be the "asteroid" that guided the Anatolian wizards alone to the Savior of the World, and rested above Him.

"But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him" (Heb. 11:6 nAV).

Come on, buck up, and get some faith, man.

136 posted on 01/01/2016 8:47:03 PM PST by imardmd1 (Fiat Lux)
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