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===Conservation of mass-energy===

===Conservation of mass-energy===

[[Conservation of Energy|Conservation of mass-energy]] is one of the most fundamental laws of [[physics]] and is described in the [[Bible]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://answersingenesis.org/astronomy/the-universe-confirms-the-bible/|title=The Universe Confirms the Bible|accessdate=December 24, 2019|publisher=Answersingenesis.org|date=March 6, 2008|author=Dr. Jason Lisle}}</ref> It states that [[energy]] be be neither created nor destroyed and instead the amount of energy remains constant. John&nbsp;1:3 states that all things were created by [[God]] and that nothing has come into existence apart from Him. Moreover in Genesis&nbsp;2:2 it states that God ended His work of creation by the seventh day of the [[creation week]]. These passages imply no new material or energy can come into existence.

[[Conservation of Energy|Conservation of mass-energy]] is one of the most fundamental laws of [[physics]] and is described in the [[Bible]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://answersingenesis.org/astronomy/the-universe-confirms-the-bible/|title=The Universe Confirms the Bible|accessdate=December 24, 2019|publisher=Answersingenesis.org|date=March 6, 2008|author=Dr. Jason Lisle}}</ref> It states that [[energy]] be neither created nor destroyed and instead the amount of energy remains constant. John&nbsp;1:3 states that all things were created by [[God]] and that nothing has come into existence apart from Him. Moreover, in Genesis&nbsp;2:2 it states that God ended His work of creation by the seventh day of the [[creation week]]. These passages imply no new material or energy can come into existence.

Secondly, God upholds all things by His sustaining power (Hebrews&nbsp;1:3) and by Him all things consist (Colossians&nbsp;1:17). Since neither matter nor energy will cease to exist, this implies that nothing new will come into existence. Together, these four passages imply that nothing new may be created nor anything destroyed: exactly what is described by the law of conservation of energy. There is the possibility of [[miracle]]s, but as supernatural interventions by God, they by definition do not conform to the laws of physics and are exceptions.

Secondly, God upholds all things by His sustaining power (Hebrews&nbsp;1:3) and by Him all things consist (Colossians&nbsp;1:17). Since neither matter nor energy will cease to exist, this implies that nothing new will come into existence. Together, these four passages imply that nothing new may be created nor anything destroyed: exactly what is described by the law of conservation of energy. There is the possibility of [[miracle]]s, but as supernatural interventions by God, they by definition do not conform to the laws of physics and are exceptions.

===Value of Pi===

===Value of Pi===

Two sections of the Bible (1 Kings 7, 23-26, 2 Chronicles, 4, 2-5) appear to indicate that the correct value of [[Pi]] is 3, whereas Pi is, in fact, an irrational number, equalling approximately 3.14159. Atheists, including [[Sam Harris]] and [[Richard Dawkins]], allege that this value indicates the fallacious nature of scripture.<ref>[http://richarddawkins.net/articles/139 The Richard Dawkins Foundation, ''Reply to a Christian'', Sam Harris -]</ref> However, a simple explanation of the claimed "contradiction" is that the Bible records the ratio of the actual object which Hiram created, not that of a mathematical [[sphere]]. The claim that it was round all about does not equate to a claim that it was a perfect sphere, as atheists have claimed.<ref>''Theology'', Volume 59, Issues 427-438,  Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain), London, 1956, p. 23</ref>

Two sections of the Bible (1 Kings 7, 23–26, 2 Chronicles, 4, 2-5) appear to indicate that the correct value of [[Pi]] is 3, whereas Pi is, in fact, an irrational number, equalling approximately 3.14159. Atheists, including [[Sam Harris]] and [[Richard Dawkins]], allege that this value indicates the fallacious nature of scripture.<ref>[http://richarddawkins.net/articles/139 The Richard Dawkins Foundation, ''Reply to a Christian'', Sam Harris -]</ref> However, a simple explanation of the claimed "contradiction" is that the Bible records the ratio of the actual object which Hiram created, not that of a mathematical [[sphere]]. The claim that it was round all about does not equate to a claim that it was a perfect sphere, as atheists have claimed.<ref>''Theology'', Volume 59, Issues 427-438,  Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (Great Britain), London, 1956, p. 23</ref>

Additionally, Pi to one significant digit is 3. Just because the measurement is given to only one significant digit, that does not mean it was precisely that amount.<ref>There are no instances in the Bible where fractions are used.</ref> Of course, since Pi is an irrational number, it would be impossible to give a truly precise measurement. Since decimal notation was not in use in Biblical times, there was no way to express Pi to greater accuracy in the language of the day.

Additionally, Pi to one significant digit is 3. Just because the measurement is given to only one significant digit, that does not mean it was precisely that amount.<ref>There are no instances in the Bible where fractions are used.</ref> Of course, since Pi is an irrational number, it would be impossible to give a truly precise measurement. Since decimal notation was not in use in Biblical times, there was no way to express Pi to greater accuracy in the language of the day.