QUESTION OF THE WEEK: What does April Fools' Day mean for Christians?

 

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In this issue . . . Q&A: What does April Fools' Day mean for Christians? Video On Demand: Relevance of Genesis Clip (Sidebar) Ken's Blog (Sidebar) News to Note Quick Look Answers ... with Ken Ham After Eden Network with Us! Job Opportunities at Answers in Genesis (Sidebar) Q: What does April Fools' Day mean for Christians? A: April Fools' Day is here, and while it is not a national holiday, many people around the world celebrate the day with practical jokes. The bounds of social pressure confine most tricks to the good-natured and harmless, and most of us use the day to innocently have a good time with our friends. History and literature offer a number of tidbits relating to the day, with Chaucer's "The Nun's Priest's Tale" in Canterbury Tales being a fourteenth-century contributor. God hates lying. Why? The serpent's deception of Eve led to mankind's rebellion, which brought a curse upon the world God created. The result was untold suffering to those He had made in His image. The serpent deceived Eve into doubting God's goodness and then lied as he accused God of being a liar. Man was made in God's image. God cannot lie (Numbers 23:19). Therefore, man was designed to be truthful, not deceptive. Continue reading to briefly explore the subject of foolery and lies as it applies to believers. News to Note Quick Look Tarzan's toes?: East African rock layers contemporaneous with "Lucy" have yielded up eight bones from the front part of "somebody's" foot. Promethean secrets: South African archaeological spelunking has confirmed cavemen knew how to keep the home-fires burning. Biblical authority or compromise: Cloaked in anonymity, 60 "participants" gathered themselves into the Biologos fold for a midweek education at the "Theology of Celebration" conference in New York City. Clever critters: Are animals as smart as some say? Crisis management: Popular blogger says of Jesus: "The cross itself was not the point."    And Don't Miss . . . Answers ... with Ken Ham radio program Christ's sacrifice—meaningless without Genesis! Easter—God's answer to our problems! God—is He the Last Adam? Easter—more than just a holiday! Spring break—make it last for eternity! 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 . . . The Crucifixion (Apr 6) The Big—Bang God or the God of Scripture? (Apr 5) Biblical Authority: Exiles from Eden (Apr 4) InSite, April 2012 (Apr 3) Who Were Cavemen? Get Answers! (Apr 2) Don't Be the Devil's Fool: Why God Hates Lying (Apr 1) Video On Demand Relevance of Genesis Clip Watch Video Ken's Blog Great Responsibility Aussie "Ambassadors" Australia-Founded Travel Organization and Our Cincinnati Area Previous entries Prayer Requests Visit our prayer site to keep track of and pray for current ministry needs. Resources Nuclear Strength Apologetics Part 1 - Audio Download Demolishing Supposed Bible Contradictions Set Science Confirms The Bible More current bestsellers Job Opportunities Business Information Analyst Lead/Evening Housekeeping Associate Security Console Operator See more jobs
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