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Unveiling the Divine: Unveiling God's Light Through Scripture

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A few passages declaring God is light: Isaiah 60:19 "No longer will you have the sun for light by day, Nor for brightness will the moon give you light; But you will have the Lord for an everlasting light, And your God for your glory. 1 John 1:5:  "God is light; in him there is no darkness at all." John 8:12:  "Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Revelation 21:23:  "The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp." It's important to remember that these are just a few examples, and there are many other verses that use light imagery to describe God and his nature. As such God is constant. Nature reflects this fact. Equations across various scientific disciplines that rely on the speed of light, denoted by "C" Here are some examples: Basic Physics: Einstei...

So what's the difference: ID VS YEC VS OEC?

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It's difficult to definitively say which of Young Earth Creationism (YEC), Old Earth Creationism (OEC), and Intelligent Design (ID) are "closer" to each other, as they differ in key aspects: YEC: Believes in a literal interpretation of the Genesis creation account, with a young Earth of around 6,000-10,000 years old. Often rejects mainstream scientific theories like evolution and the Big Bang, arguing for alternative explanations like a global flood. OEC: Accepts the vast age of the Earth and universe as supported by scientific evidence. Reconciles faith and science through various interpretations, like progressive creationism. May accept some scientific theories like microevolution but reject others like macroevolution. ID: Focuses on the argument for an intelligent designer behind the complexity of life, without specifying the identity or nature of the designer. Doesn't necessarily reject evolution, but argues that certain features require intervention b...