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3. Psalm 14:1-7 “The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good. (2) The LORD looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, and seek God.”

4. (3) They are all gone aside, they are all together become filthy: there is none that doeth good, no, not one. (4) Have all the workers of iniquity no knowledge? who eat up my people as they eat bread, and call not upon the LORD. (5) There were they in great fear: for God is in the generation of the righteous.”

5. (6) Ye have shamed the counsel of the poor, because the LORD is his refuge. (7) Oh that the salvation of Israel were come out of Zion! when the LORD bringeth back the captivity of his people, Jacob shall rejoice, and Israel shall be glad.”

6. What I Would Like To Say To Richard Dawkins.

7. Who Is Richard Dawkins?

8. Who Is Stephen Hawking?

9. The God Delusionis a 2006 best-selling, non-fiction book by English biologist Richard Dawkins.

10. Who Is Richard Dawkins? Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science at Oxford University. Prolific author, numerous achievements & awards. Dawkins’ beliefs are supported by most U.S. public institutions, including universities, schools, museums, and zoos.

11. His Quotes Are Favorites Among Atheists & Agnostics. “If the history deniers who doubt the fact of evolution are ignorant of biology, those who think the world less than ten thousand years old are worse than ignorant, they are deluded to the point of perversity. They are denying not only the facts of biology but those about physics, geology, cosmology, history, and chemistry as well.”

12. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins Not Just What We Say, But How We Say It! “That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; (15) But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:” Ephesians 4:14-15

13. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins Christians Are Concerned About His Soul “But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;” Matthew 5:44 “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.” Luke 10:27

14. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins God Wants Him To Be Saved! “The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.” II Peter 3:9

15. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins God Wants Him To Be Saved! “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; (4) Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” I Timothy 2:3-4

16. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins Don’t Be Afraid To Read The Bible With An Opened Mind! “So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 “For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; (4) Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.” I Timothy 2:3-4

17. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins Romans 1:20-22 “For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: (21) Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. (22) Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,”

18. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins • Why did you let yourself fall into this trap? • What are your real reasons for wanting atheism to be true? • There is no shame in renouncing atheism! • You could immediately begin using your God-given talents in promoting the truth. • According to Acts 9:20-22, Paul did!

19. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins • Do you really believe the arguments that you and other atheists make? • For example, geographical dependence, (i.e., more likely to be a Christian if you are born in Tennessee than if you were born in Baghdad) casts doubt on the Bible.

20. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins • What about “geographical dependence” as it relates to other subjects? • Moon landing: • 2001 Gallup Poll (Americans) – 89% believed real, 5% believed fake, 6% don’t know. • 2000 Poll (Russia) – 28% believe fake • 1998 Poll (Cuba) – 75% believe fake

22. “What Are Your Feelings Toward Textbook Examples Of Evolution? How Can Those Examples Be Fixed?” • Functions have been found for all 180 structures believed to be “vestigial” (useless, nonfunctioning) only a century ago. • Arguments concerning “Junk DNA” were similar to those concerning vestigial organs. • These arguments once again reflected scientific ignorance, not evolution. • Belief in “Vestigial Structures” slowed scientific progress. • Factual data & true science are the enemy of the evolutionist.

23. “What Are Your Feelings Toward Textbook Examples Of Evolution? How Can Those Examples Be Fixed?” • Why do songs from the same musician have similarities? • Why do paintings from the same artist have similarities? • Why do different car models from the same motor company have similarities? • Why are similar parts used to perform similar functions (e.g. wheels, two by fours)? • Homologous structures are exactly what Christians would expect given that God created all life!

24. What I’d Like To Say To Richard Dawkins 2 Events That Took Place Recently: 1. Delbert Belton, 88 Year Old WWII Veteran Was Murdered By Two 16 Year Old Boys In A Random Act Outside An Eagles Lodge In Spokane, Washington . 2. Christopher Lane, 22 Year Old Student At East Central University, Shot In The Back And Killed While Jogging In Duncan, Oklahoma. Killed For “Fun” By 3 Teenage Boys.

25. Were You Appalled, Shocked, Disgusted By These Events? If So, Why? If the boys had no free will, how can we blame them? If there are no God-given moral standards, weren’t they just acting as “Free Thinkers”? If You Were Not Appalled By These Events, Would You Be Bold Enough To Say So Publicly?

26. What Can Christians Do? I Peter 3:13-16 “And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? (14) But and if ye suffer for righteousness' sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;”

27. (15) But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: (16) Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.”

28. What Can Christians Do? Matthew 28:19-20 “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (20) Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen.”

29. God’s Simple Plan HEAR (Romans 10:17) BELIEVE (John 8:24) REPENT (Luke 13:3) CONFESS (Rom.10:9-10) BAPTIZED (Gal. 3:27) ADDED TO THE CHURCH (Acts 2:41,47)

30. Are You Wayward? “Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.” (Acts 8:22) “Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” (James 5:16)