Question of the Week: Is America under divine Judgment?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: Is America under divine judgment? Video On Demand: The Origin of Life, Part 1 (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Biblical Authority Devotionals Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: Is America under divine judgment? Ken Ham answers: Well, it's a question I've been pondering recently, especially after an evangelical pastor was reported to have said the following according to a Christian news outlet: "Materialism, drunkard pleasure seeking, arrogant conceit, defiant sinfulness, moral perversion, and corrupt leadership . . . . Do you not see [them] in America? . . . "[P]eople [ask] what is wrong with this country? . . . They have rejected the Word, the law of the Lord, the Holy One Himself." In explaining the use of his words arrogant conceit, this pastor added that America was largely guilty of this sin because: "When a society does not want to hear from God, but wants to be its own authority where every man does that which is right in his own eyes and feels that he is the ultimate authority, he is the ultimate source of truth." The pastor further observed: "We are not a covenant people in America, but we have been a privileged people." He stated that while America did not have a "divine promise as a unique nation called out," it had nevertheless been given "exposure to the divine promises of the gospel in Jesus Christ." Yes, I believe America is under divine judgment. Continue reading the rest of Ken Ham's letter about what is really happening in our churches and the culture. News to Note Quick Look Energizer beetle: Micro-air-vehicles (MAVs) have been on the drawing board for years. Tiny flying robots—insect size—can be programmed for search-and-rescue, surveillance, hazard assessment, and explosive detection. By studying insect flight and developing materials to imitate biological structures, some of the problems of aerodynamics and durability have been conquered. Read more. Jurassic mother: Dr. Zhe-Xi Luo of the Carnegie Museum has done it again. Specializing in early mammalian evolution, he has just published an analysis of Juramaia sinensis, the latest "jewel among the spectacular treasure chest of the Chinese fossil record." The half-ounce fur-ball's name says it all: Juramaia sinensis means "Jurassic mother from China."Read more. Also: Neanderthal craftsmen Twisted whale tale Species census And Don't Miss . . . Biblical Authority Devotionals Can We Present the Gospel in Any Circumstance? Should We Expect the Unexpected? How Can We Witness with Power Amidst Opposition? How Do We Recognize Our Role in the Church? What Is the Great Commission? Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Creationists—they're undercover agents! Fossil pliers—not millions of years old! Dinosaurs—one of the keys to education! Spielberg and dinosaurs—there's an agenda Feathers, fables, and dinosaurs After Eden Network with Us! Answers in Genesis Answers in Genesis Creation Museum Creation Museum Ark Encounter Ark Encounter Answers Magazine   Note: Facebook and Twitter are both social networking sites with user-contributed content. Children should not visit the sites without parental supervision.  Free app for iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad	This Week . . . Feedback: Hilariously Illogical (Sep 2) George Young (1777–1848) (Sep 1) Jewish Scientists Who Oppose Darwinism (Aug 31) Contradictions: Who Destroyed Sodom? (Aug 30) Letter from Ken, August 2011 (Aug 29) Dangerous Vacations (Aug 28) Video On Demand The Origin of Life, Part 1 Watch Video Ken's Blog Family Fridays This Month at the Creation Museum You Can Impact an Atheist Intelligent Design Is Not Enough Prominent Symphony Musician Drops By Prominent Pastor Endorses Already Compromised Previous entries Prayer Requests View the current prayer requests to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Answers Magazine Subscription: United States Answers for Kids Bible Curriculum Body of Evidence (8-DVD/Book Combo) Ken Ham - Foundations (12-part DVD series) More current bestsellers Upcoming Events New York Let There Be Light Conference, September 17 CANADA Mississauga, September 18–19 Florida Jacksonville, September 25–26 Kentucky Answers for Pastors 2011, October 18–20 Tennessee Answers in Genesis Conference, October 23–24 More events Job Opportunities Groundskeeper Grounds Manager Seasonal Project Coordinator Security Console Operator Warehouse Specialist Web Designer Web Developer—Python
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