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[[File:Newton.png|thumb|250px|alt=Isaac Newton, cornerstone of the [[science|scientific]] revolution, based his research on the scientific authority of the [[Bible]].|thumb|[[Portrait]] of [[Isaac Newton]], who as based his brillian work on the scientific authority of the Bible.]]
[[File:Newton.png|thumb|250px|alt=Isaac Newton, cornerstone of the [[science|scientific]] revolution, based his research on the scientific authority of the [[Bible]].|thumb|[[Portrait]] of [[Isaac Newton]], who based his brilliant work on the scientific authority of the Bible.]]
'''Biblical scientific foreknowledge''' is how the [[Bible]] conveys [[science|scientific]] [[knowledge]] centuries or millennia prior to their discovery. The Bible is thereby a superb [[Forecasting|
'''Biblical scientific foreknowledge''' is how the [[Bible]] conveys [[science|scientific]] [[knowledge]] centuries or millennia prior to their discovery. The Bible is thereby a superb [[Forecasting|
forecaster]] of future scientific breakthroughs. [[Bible denier]]s, including many [[Atheism|atheist]]s and [[evolution]]ists, have '''''an irrational [[Essay:Quantifying Openmindedness|closed-mindedness]] against the Bible which obstructs the advancement of science'''''.
forecaster]] of future scientific breakthroughs. [[Bible denier]]s, including many [[Atheism|atheist]]s and [[evolution]]ists, have '''''an irrational [[Essay:Quantifying Openmindedness|closed-mindedness]] against the Bible which obstructs the advancement of science'''''.
Biblical scientific foreknowledge also guides a more precise translation of verses that describe scientific-related events, such as the reference to the wearing out of the universe in [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#1:10-11|Hebrews 1:10-11]] and {{bibleref|Psalms|102|25-27}}, and the [[Essay:Water into Wine|changing of water into wine]] at the wedding feast.<ref>See {{bibleref|John|2|1-9}}.</ref>
Biblical scientific foreknowledge also guides a more precise translation of verses that describe scientific-related events, such as the reference to the wearing out of the universe in [[Epistle to the Hebrews (Translated)#1:10-11|Hebrews 1:10-11]] and {{bibleref|Psalms|102|25-27}}, and the [[Essay:Water into Wine|changing of water into wine]] at the wedding feast.<ref>See {{bibleref|John|2|1-9}}.</ref>
In addition to [[Isaac Newton]] and [[Louis Pasteur]], modern thinkers who frequently read the [[Bible]] include [[John von Neumann]], considered the most brilliant of the 20th century, and the influential mathematician [[Kurt Gödel]] (See also: [[Christianity and science]]). Many modern great [[chess]] champions, from [[Bobby Fischer]] to [[Wesley So]], have been avid [[Bible]] readers.
In addition to [[Isaac Newton]] and [[Louis Pasteur]], modern thinkers who frequently read the [[Bible]] include [[John von Neumann]], considered the most brilliant of the 20th century, and the influential mathematician [[Kurt Gödel]] (See also: [[Christianity and science]]). Many modern great [[chess]] champions, from [[Bobby Fischer]] to [[Wesley So]], have been avid [[Bible]] readers.<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=wesley+so+Bible+reading&sca_esv=93d9039c66c2f80c&sxsrf=AE3TifMe4R0rzAbWBmGtaXQBhN8DatKzkQ%3A1752539381612&ei=9aB1aP6SJeXdwN4PhJTX0Aw&ved=0ahUKEwi-4a76zb2OAxXlLtAFHQTKFcoQ4dUDCBA&uact=5&oq=wesley+so+Bible+reading&gs_lp=Egxnd3Mtd2l6LXNlcnAiF3dlc2xleSBzbyBCaWJsZSByZWFkaW5nMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAEyBRAhGKABMgUQIRigATIFECEYoAFIuCxQggZY8SlwAXgBkAEAmAGdAaAB4w6qAQQwLjE0uAEDyAEA-AEBmAIPoAKdD8ICChAAGLADGNYEGEfCAg0QLhiABBiwAxhDGIoFwgIOEAAYsAMY5AIY1gTYAQHCAhMQLhiABBiwAxhDGMgDGIoF2AEBwgIKEAAYgAQYQxiKBcICBRAuGIAEwgIFEAAYgATCAgsQABiABBiRAhiKBcICBhAAGBYYHsICCBAAGBYYChgewgILEAAYgAQYhgMYigXCAggQABiABBiiBMICBRAAGO8FwgIFECEYqwKYAwCIBgGQBhG6BgYIARABGAmSBwQxLjE0oAf5PbIHBDAuMTS4B5MPwgcIMC4xMC40LjHIBy0&sclient=gws-wiz-serp Wesley So Bible reading]</ref>
==Geology==
==Geology==
Since Thomas [[Robert Malthus|Malthus's]] 1798 work, ''An Essay on the Principle of Population'', [[liberal]] intellectuals insisted that the world's population would grow faster than the [[food]] supply and result in mass starvation.
Since Thomas [[Robert Malthus|Malthus's]] 1798 work, ''An Essay on the Principle of Population'', [[liberal]] intellectuals insisted that the world's population would grow faster than the [[food]] supply and result in mass starvation.
This [[liberal]] falsehood is contrary to the [[Multiplication of the loaves]], as set forth in Matthew 14:13–21, Mark 6:31-44, Luke 9:10-17 and John 6:5-15. Multiple additional examples in both the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s, as well as the example of [[William Bradford]] at Plymouth Colony,<ref>{{cite book|last1=Bradford|first1=William|title=The History of Plimoth Plantation|date=1669|pages=135–136}}</ref> of the food supply increasing to be far more plentiful than expected, based on [[faith]] in [[God|God's]] powers and use of [[conservative]] [[economics]]. Indeed, in modern times [[obesity]] is far more prevalent and harmful than [[hunger]] worldwide, and food production far exceeds the ability to consume even in impoverished nations. Hunger remains a problem only in places with [[liberal]] and/or [[leftist]] political systems that impede food distribution or destroy the [[free market]].
This [[liberal]] falsehood is contrary to the [[Multiplication of the loaves]], as set forth in [[Matthew, Chapter 14|Matthew 14:13–21]], [[Mark, Chapter 6|Mark 6:31-44]], [[Luke, Chapter 9|Luke 9:10-17]] and [[John, Chapter 6|John 6:5-15]]. Multiple additional examples in both the [[Old Testament|Old]] and [[New Testament]]s, as well as the example of [[William Bradford]] at Plymouth Colony,<ref>{{cite book|last1=Bradford|first1=William|title=The History of Plimoth Plantation|date=1669|pages=135–136}}</ref> of the food supply increasing to be far more plentiful than expected, based on [[faith]] in [[God|God's]] powers and use of [[conservative]] [[economics]]. Indeed, in modern times [[obesity]] is far more prevalent and harmful than [[hunger]] worldwide, and food production far exceeds the ability to consume even in impoverished nations. Hunger remains a problem only in places with [[liberal]] and/or [[leftist]] political systems that impede food distribution or destroy the [[free market]].
As predicted by the [[Bible]] there is an abundance of food in the world, although distribution problems sometimes prevent the food from getting to everyone who needs it. Food inflation in the [[United States]] is very low, hovering around only 1% for the last three decades,<ref>https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/food-inflation</ref> which has kept overall inflation low.
As predicted by the [[Bible]] there is an abundance of food in the world, although distribution problems sometimes prevent the food from getting to everyone who needs it. Food inflation in the [[United States]] is very low, hovering around only 1% for the last three decades,<ref>https://tradingeconomics.com/united-states/food-inflation</ref> which has kept overall inflation low.
=== Corn ===
=== Corn ===
Passages in the [[Gospel of Mark]] and [[Gospel of Luke]] recount disciples eating ears of [[corn]] on the [[Sabbath]]. "Corn" and the [[Greek]] word for it is broader than [[maize]] and could have included grain, but ears of corn can be more attractive than ears of grain. Throughout the 20th century historians taught that maize originated only in [[North America]] and was introduced into [[Europe]] only by explorers such as [[Christopher Columbus]]. “George Beadle wrote in a 1980 Scientific American article, 'the development of corn by the Indians remains man’s more remarkable plant-breeding achievement.'”<ref>https://3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2022/11/the-mysterious-origin-of-corn.html</ref>
Passages in the [[Gospel of Mark]] and [[Gospel of Luke]] recount disciples eating ears of [[corn]] on the [[Sabbath]]. "Corn" and the [[Greek]] word for it are broader than [[maize]] and could have included grain, but ears of corn can be more attractive than ears of grain. Throughout the 20th century, historians taught that maize originated only in [[North America]] and was introduced into [[Europe]] only by explorers such as [[Christopher Columbus]]. “George Beadle wrote in a 1980 Scientific American article, 'the development of corn by the Indians remains man’s more remarkable plant-breeding achievement.'”<ref>https://3quarksdaily.com/3quarksdaily/2022/11/the-mysterious-origin-of-corn.html</ref>
Really?? Plant-breeding of corn by only [[American Indians]]?? Though not [[politically correct]], modern research reinforces the [[Gospels]] by showing that [[maize]] existed early enough in [[Italy]] (depicted in a fresco by 1517) and [[Germany]] (in a herbal by 1542)<ref>https://www.research-collection.ethz.ch/bitstream/handle/20.500.11850/150485/eth-30594-02.pdf</ref> to undermine the implausible [[atheistic]] theory that it originated in [[Europe]] only from [[Christopher Columbus]] bringing it back to [[Spain]] on March 15, 1493.
Really?? Plant-breeding of corn by only [[American Indians]]?? Though not [[politically correct]], modern research reinforces the [[Gospels]] by showing that [[maize]] existed early enough in [[Italy]] (depicted in a fresco by 1517) and [[Germany]] (in a herbal by 1542)<ref>https://www.research-collection.ethz.ch/bitstream/handle/20.500.11850/150485/eth-30594-02.pdf</ref> to undermine the implausible [[atheistic]] theory that it originated in [[Europe]] only from [[Christopher Columbus]] bringing it back to [[Spain]] on March 15, 1493.
=== Not good to be alone ===
=== Not good to be alone ===
Many modern studies confirm that isolation is unhealthy, and correlates with a shortened lifespan. Indeed, solitary confinement is viewed today as a form of torture. {{bibleref|Genesis|2|18}}: "Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone ....'"
Many modern studies confirm that isolation is unhealthy, and correlates with a shortened lifespan. Indeed, solitary confinement is viewed today as a form of torture. {{bibleref|Genesis|2|18}}: "Then the Lord God said, 'It is not good that the man should be alone ....'"
=== Bible: Importance of radical transformation through God and repentance. Put your trust in God and do not fear ===
''See also:'' [[Change in personality traits due to religious conversion]] and [[Spiritual growth]] and [[Emotional stability]] and [[Conversion]] and [[Repentance]]
[[File:Accademia - St John the Baptist by Titian Cat314.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[John the Baptist]] appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “[[Repentance|Repent]], for the kingdom of heaven has come near." - Matthew 3:1-2 (NRSV)]]
[[Jesus Christ]] said: "You shall [[love]] the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind.” (Matthew 22:36-40 NRSV). In addition, the Bible says to be holy and zealous in [[Works (theology)|good works]] and to not be lukewarm (Revelation 3:16).
As far as the [[New Testament]], according to the Greek Orthodox Diocese of America:
{{Cquote|The Greek term for [[repentance]], [[metanoia]], denotes a change of mind, a reorientation, a fundamental transformation of outlook, of man's vision of the world and of himself, and a new way of [[Love|loving]] others and [[God]]. In the words of a second-century text, The Shepherd of Hermas, it implies "great understanding," [[discernment]]. It involves, that is, not mere regret of past [[evil]] but a recognition by man of a darkened vision of his own condition, in which [[sin]], by separating him from God, has reduced him to a divided, autonomous existence, depriving him of both his natural [[glory]] and [[freedom]]. "Repentance," says [[Saint Basil|Basil the Great]], "is [[salvation]], but lack of [[understanding]] is the death of repentance."<ref>[https://www.goarch.org/-/repentance-and-confession-introduction Repentance and Confession - Introduction], Greek Orthodox Diocese of America</ref>}}
Repentance is a turning away, to cease. Example: Revelation 2:16 "Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of my mouth."
Personality changes due to religious [[conversion]]:
{{Cquote|Religious conversion is one of the life events most strongly associated with personality change, because it often reshapes someone’s [[Identity (psychology)|identity]], daily [[habit]]s, [[values]], and [[Social influence|social world]]. But the magnitude of change is usually not unlimited—it tends to be moderate rather than extreme, and uneven across the Big Five traits.
Average change: Studies suggest that religious conversion or increased religiosity is associated with about 0.3 to 0.7 standard deviations of change in certain traits over time.
Maximum documented change: In rare, profound cases (e.g., dramatic “born-again” conversions or entry into highly structured religious orders), people can shift by 1+ standard deviation on some traits, but that’s exceptional.<ref>[https://chatgpt.com/share/68a59e81-ff58-800a-a18e-a4e0bfa3ed2d How big of personality changes are possible via religious conversion?]</ref>}}
The Bible says to put one's trust in God and not in man (Jeremiah 17:5). A little over 100 times the Bible says to fear not (Or some variation of those words).<ref>[https://chatgpt.com/share/68a67bc7-d9bc-800a-a5c4-67ea025c0df6 How many times does the Bible say not to fear?]</ref>
Information on [[emotional stability]] and religious conversion: What research suggests about religious conversion and emotional stability:
{{Cquote|Most personality traits are moderately stable across adulthood (correlations of ~0.6–0.8 across decades). Large shifts (over 1 SD) are rare, except in cases of major life events, trauma, or identity-transforming experiences.
Religious [[conversion]]—especially radical or sudden ones—can function as such an “[[Identity (psychology)|identity]] quake.” But studies show that while religiousness is linked to lower neuroticism / higher emotional stability on average, the effect sizes are usually modest (0.2–0.4 SD), not massive leaps.
Case-level exceptions exist: for individuals whose conversion alleviates extreme anxiety, addiction, or despair, emotional stability could plausibly increase by 0.5–1.0 SD. But that is at the high end and not typical.
Longitudinal studies of converts often show short-term boosts in stability and well-being that may plateau, rather than continuous large gains.
Approximate range:
Typical radical conversion: +0.2 to +0.5 SD improvement in [[emotional stability]].
Exceptional cases (transformative, life-saving conversions): up to +1 SD shift.
Beyond that, evidence is scarce; permanent changes larger than 1 SD are very rare in personality research.<ref>[https://chatgpt.com/share/68a66ae6-aee8-800a-9afe-3d58b275b804 How many standard deviation points does radical religious conversion make on emotional stability?]</ref>}}
For more information, please see: [[Christian's position in Christ]] (Relates to the "Identity quake" mentioned above)
=== Bible reading and human flourishing ===
=== Bible reading and human flourishing ===
''See also:'' [[Happiness]]
''See also:'' [[Happiness]]
Harvard Univesity study: [https://media.benedictine.edu/in-happiness-study-harvard-agrees-with-the-bible In happiness study, Harvard University agrees With the Bible], Benedictine University
Harvard University study: [https://media.benedictine.edu/in-happiness-study-harvard-agrees-with-the-bible In happiness study, Harvard University agrees With the Bible], Benedictine University
===Blood clotting on the eighth day===
===Blood clotting on the eighth day===
====Animal Toxicity====
====Animal Toxicity====
[[File:David Macht.jpg|thumbnail|right||200px|Dr. David Macht]]
[[File:David Macht.jpg|thumbnail|right||200px|Dr. David Macht]]
In 1953 Dr. [http://www.creationwiki.org/David_Macht David Macht], a Johns Hopkins researcher, conducted toxicity tests on many different kinds of animals and fish and concluded that the toxicity of Levitically [[Mosaic law and unclean animals|"unclean" animals]] was higher than that of the [[Mosaic law and clean animals|"clean" animals]], and that the correlation with the description in Leviticus was 100%.<ref name=Macht1>Macht, David I., MD. "[http://members.dslextreme.com/users/hollymick/Macht1953.pdf An Experimental Pharmacological Appreciation of Levitcus XI and Deuteronomy XIV]." ''Bulletin of the History of Medicine'' 27(5):444-450, September–October, 1953. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref>
In 1953 Dr. [http://www.creationwiki.org/David_Macht David Macht], a Johns Hopkins researcher, conducted toxicity tests on many different kinds of animals and fish and concluded that the toxicity of Levitically [[Mosaic law and unclean animals|"unclean" animals]] was higher than that of the [[Mosaic law and clean animals|"clean" animals]], and that the correlation with the description in Leviticus was 100%.<ref name=Macht1>Macht, David I., MD. "[http://members.dslextreme.com/users/hollymick/Macht1953.pdf An Experimental Pharmacological Appreciation of Leviticus XI and Deuteronomy XIV]." ''Bulletin of the History of Medicine'' 27(5):444-450, September–October, 1953. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref>
Macht's study in terms of classifying kosher and non-kosher animals matched the kosher classification performed by James W. Atz, Ph.D., Curator and Dean Bibliographer in the Department of Ichthyology of the American Museum of Natural History, NY, NY and adjunct professor of biology, Graduate School of Arts and Science on New York University. Dr. Atz's list of kosher and non-kosher animals was published by the Orthodox Union in Kosher Guide and in the Orthodox Union Kosher Consumer Directory.<ref name=Atz>Atz, James W., contrib. "[http://www.kashrut.com/articles/fish/ KASHRUT.COM - Kosher and Non-kosher fish]" Scharf Associates, 2008. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref> According to a list of kosher and non-kosher fish published by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, deciding what fish have scales, in the Orthodox Jewish community, appears to involve semantics as scales which are not visible to the human eye or scales that cannot be removed without tearing the skin are not considered "scales" in terms of the Torah law for determining which fish are kosher. It appears that Jewish religious authorities do appeal to well-known Torah commentators.<ref name=Goldberg>Goldberg, Chaim. "[http://www.kashrut.com/articles/fishfaq/ Consumers’ FAQ’s on Kosher fish]." Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, 2004. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref> Also, Dr. Macht's classification of swans as kosher is in accordance with the research done at Ohr Somayach Institutions in Jerusalem, Israel.<ref name=ask1>"[http://ohr.edu/ask/ask210.htm Ask the Rabbi - Are swans kosher]?" Ohr Somayach Website, Ohr.edu, October 24, 1998. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref>
Macht's study in terms of classifying kosher and non-kosher animals matched the kosher classification performed by James W. Atz, Ph.D., Curator and Dean Bibliographer in the Department of Ichthyology of the American Museum of Natural History, NY, NY and adjunct professor of biology, Graduate School of Arts and Science on New York University. Dr. Atz's list of kosher and non-kosher animals was published by the Orthodox Union in Kosher Guide and in the Orthodox Union Kosher Consumer Directory.<ref name=Atz>Atz, James W., contrib. "[http://www.kashrut.com/articles/fish/ KASHRUT.COM - Kosher and Non-kosher fish]" Scharf Associates, 2008. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref> According to a list of kosher and non-kosher fish published by the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, deciding what fish have scales, in the Orthodox Jewish community, appears to involve semantics as scales which are not visible to the human eye or scales that cannot be removed without tearing the skin are not considered "scales" in terms of the Torah law for determining which fish are kosher. It appears that Jewish religious authorities do appeal to well-known Torah commentators.<ref name=Goldberg>Goldberg, Chaim. "[http://www.kashrut.com/articles/fishfaq/ Consumers’ FAQ’s on Kosher fish]." Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America, 2004. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref> Also, Dr. Macht's classification of swans as kosher is in accordance with the research done at Ohr Somayach Institutions in Jerusalem, Israel.<ref name=ask1>"[http://ohr.edu/ask/ask210.htm Ask the Rabbi - Are swans kosher]?" Ohr Somayach Website, Ohr.edu, October 24, 1998. Accessed September 12, 2008.</ref>
===Conservative forces===
===Conservative forces===
James 1:17 describes the electromagnetic forces (light) as having no "shadow of turning." Not understood for nearly 2000 years, this predicts that electromagnetic forces are [[conservative]] such that their [[line integrals]] over a closed loop are zero.
[[James, Chapter 1|James 1:17]] describes the electromagnetic forces (light) as having no "shadow of turning." Not understood for nearly 2000 years, this predicts that electromagnetic forces are [[conservative]] such that their [[line integrals]] over a closed loop are zero.
===Conservation of mass-energy===
===Conservation of mass-energy===
The Bible emphasizes the importance of limits as a key distinction between this world and God; Calculus consists of relying on limits to derive useful results.<ref>[http://www.aiias.edu/ict/vol_27/27cc_225-239.htm Norie Grace Rivera-Poblete: "''God and Calculus''"], Institute for Christian Teaching Education Department of [[Seventh-day Adventist]], Prepared for the 27th International Faith and Learning Seminar held at Mission, Muak Lek Saraburi, Thailand December 3 – 15, 2000</ref>
The Bible emphasizes the importance of limits as a key distinction between this world and God; Calculus consists of relying on limits to derive useful results.<ref>[http://www.aiias.edu/ict/vol_27/27cc_225-239.htm Norie Grace Rivera-Poblete: "''God and Calculus''"], Institute for Christian Teaching Education Department of [[Seventh-day Adventist]], Prepared for the 27th International Faith and Learning Seminar held at Mission, Muak Lek Saraburi, Thailand December 3 – 15, 2000</ref>
James 1:17 states that the first and second derivatives of God's light (truth) is zero, more than 1600 years before calculus was discovered: "with [God] there is no variation or shadow of turning."<ref name="Shadow%252525252525252520of%252525252525252520Turning">[http://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/no-variation-or-shadow-of-turning-calculus-in-the-bible/ Nathan Albright: ''"No Variation Or Shadow Of Turning: Calculus In The Bible"''], Blog-Entry, Feb 24, 2011</ref>
[[James, Chapter 1|James 1:17]] states that the first and second derivatives of God's light (truth) is zero, more than 1600 years before calculus was discovered: "with [God] there is no variation or shadow of turning."<ref name="Shadow%252525252525252520of%252525252525252520Turning">[http://edgeinducedcohesion.wordpress.com/2011/02/24/no-variation-or-shadow-of-turning-calculus-in-the-bible/ Nathan Albright: ''"No Variation Or Shadow Of Turning: Calculus In The Bible"''], Blog-Entry, Feb 24, 2011</ref>
===Arithmetic with Negative Numbers===
===Arithmetic with Negative Numbers===
===Killing methods of lions===
===Killing methods of lions===
[[Image:Lion6.jpg|thumb|210px|right|Until the 1970s the scientific consensus was wrong on how [[lion]]s killed their prey.<ref>http://ed5015.tripod.com/BLions87.htm</ref> The [[Bible]] was correct regarding how lions killed their prey.<ref>http://ed5015.tripod.com/BLions87.htm</ref>]]
[[Image:Lion6.jpg|thumb|210px|right|Until the 1970s the scientific consensus was wrong on how [[lion]]s killed their prey.<ref name="ed5015.tripod.com">http://ed5015.tripod.com/BLions87.htm</ref> The [[Bible]] was correct regarding how lions killed their prey.<ref name="ed5015.tripod.com"/>]]
Until the 1970s naturalists believed that [[lion]]s killed their prey by biting through the neck or by breaking the neck with a swat of a paw, while the Bible says that lions suffocated their prey. (Nahum 2:12) It was not until the 1970s that it was discovered that the [[Bible]] was correct.<ref>http://ed5015.tripod.com/BLions87.htm</ref> Lions fit their mouth over the mouth and nose of their prey and hold it while it suffocates, in addition to other killing methods.
Until the 1970s naturalists believed that [[lion]]s killed their prey by biting through the neck or by breaking the neck with a swat of a paw, while the Bible says that lions suffocated their prey. (Nahum 2:12) It was not until the 1970s that it was discovered that the [[Bible]] was correct.<ref name="ed5015.tripod.com"/> Lions fit their mouth over the mouth and nose of their prey and hold it while it suffocates, in addition to other killing methods.
===Giant sea creatures and Jonah===
===Giant sea creatures and Jonah===
===Bat as a bird===
===Bat as a bird===
A favorite [[evolutionist]] canard is that [[Leviticus 10-18 (Translated)#Chapter 11|Leviticus 11:13-19]] labels the [[bat]], a [[mammal]], as a [[bird]]. The [[KJV]] translation of "fowl" is simply incorrect, as the Hebrew term '' 'owph'' did not entail the "clade" of birds, but was a non-scientific category simply referring to ''any'' winged creature. A popular Jewish translation, used to explain the laws of keeping kosher, translates the term as "winged flying things."
A favorite [[evolutionist]] canard is that [[Leviticus 10-18 (Translated)#Chapter 11|Leviticus 11:13-19]] labels the [[bat]], a [[mammal]], as a [[bird]]. The [[KJV]] translation of "fowl" is simply incorrect, as the Hebrew term '' 'owph'' did not entail the "clade" of birds, but was a non-scientific category simply referring to ''any'' winged creature. A popular Jewish translation, used to explain the laws of keeping kosher, translates the term as "winged flying things."
===Four corners of the Earth===
Flat-earthers cite Isaiah 11:12 and Revelation 7:1 to argue that the Bible teaches a flat Earth because they mention the "four corners of the earth." However, "four corners of the earth" is a figure of speech for the four cardinal directions (north, south, east, and west), not the Earth having four literal corners.
===Rabbits, coneys, and cud===
===Rabbits, coneys, and cud===
In [[Leviticus 10-18 (Translated)#Chapter 11|Leviticus 11:5-6]], the Bible states, {{cquote|And the coney ''(or hyrax)'', because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
In [[Leviticus 10-18 (Translated)#Chapter 11|Leviticus 11:5-6]], the Bible states, {{cquote|And the coney ''(or hyrax)'', because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.
And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.}} Although the term 'chewing the cud' usually means rumination (as seen in cows, for example), skeptics have claimed this is wrong in regards to rabbits and coney behavior. However, these animals do in fact use a similar process called refection. The underlying Hebrew words which are translated as 'chewing the cud' in the King James bible are actually much broader in scope and mean simply 'to bring up' which is something both rumination and refection do.<ref>https://creation.com/do-rabbits-chew-their-cud</ref><ref>http://carm.org/bible-difficulties/genesis-deuteronomy/do-badger-and-rabbit-chew-cud</ref> This issue in translation is similar to the bats and fowl problem mentioned above.
And the hare, because he cheweth the cud, but divideth not the hoof; he is unclean unto you.}} Although the term 'chewing the cud' usually means rumination (as seen in cows, for example), skeptics have claimed this is wrong in regards to rabbits and coney behavior. However, these animals do in fact use a similar process called refection. The underlying Hebrew words which are translated as 'chewing the cud' in the [[King James Bible]] are actually much broader in scope and mean simply 'to bring up' which is something both rumination and refection do.<ref>https://creation.com/do-rabbits-chew-their-cud</ref><ref>http://carm.org/bible-difficulties/genesis-deuteronomy/do-badger-and-rabbit-chew-cud</ref> This issue in translation is similar to the bats and fowl problem mentioned above.
===Number of legs of insects===
===Number of legs of insects===