The Scientificity of Evolution – Observability Criterion10 min read

Introduction: In the introductory article for this series, we claimed that Evolution, in the wider definition of Darwinism—that all living ‎creatures came from a common ancestor—is drawing unjustified inferences from the ‎observed data.  Simply said, sound and authentic evidence is being interpreted with ‎assumptions.‎ This article ‎deals with the observability criterion which is the first requirement before a hypothesis can begin the journey towards…

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The Scientificity of Evolution – ‎Comparison to a scientific law7 min read

Does Evolution have a leg to stand on, scientifically? Before we get into it, let’s begin with some definitions: A hypothesis is a supposition or proposed explanation made based on limited evidence ‎as a starting point for further investigation, according to the Oxford Dictionary. The Merriam-Webster dictionary calls a hypothesis an assumption made before any research has been ‎done and is formed so that…

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Was Jesus speaking metaphorically about His body and blood in John 6?‎6 min read

The Coptic Orthodox Church - as well as the Catholic Church and all other orthodox churches - has always professed that in the Eucharist, the bread and wine are truly transformed into the body and blood of Jesus Christ. This belief, known as the doctrine of transubstantiation, is based on the clear teachings of Scripture and the unbroken tradition of the Church for over…

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Why do we strive to keep God’s commandments?‎8 min read

Christ taught us that “if you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15) and that “blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Luke 11:28). Christ taught us earlier in the Gospel of Matthew that we must persevere in prayer and fasting (see part 1). What does it mean to love God? For us, love is evidenced by wanting to…

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