The James Cameron documentary is DEFINATELY full of holes. It is unfortunate how much glamour and drama was used to portray their argument. However, there were some interesting questions about our current interpretations of biblical texts that do need to be examined. Moreover, the drama and glamour does have its place in getting people's attention, especially with the very educational and unbiased critique that followed the presentation, commissioned by the presentation's creators.

A scientific hypothesis without holes, is not a hypothesis, it is a strong theory. This is not a strongly supported theory, but yet to be determined are whether these are the beginnings of one. True, the argument was conveyed as more than a string of coincidental discoveries and inferences, but in studying the elements of a good persuasive work of journalism, a strong stance and the use of conclusive wordage are essential elements in convincing one's audience. More importantly, it gives the general population more interest in the gathering and presentation of further evidence leaning in either direction (such as the evidence and theories this blog presents). Therefore, to discredit this as an attack on Christianity and its beliefs are overly defensive at best; to credit this as an attempt to stir things up are 100% valid, as that seemed to be its attempt. Even if the probabilities were [1 in 1,000] compared to [600 to 1], would it not be worth investigating? Alot of impactful research begins simply as arbitrary research of a time period or geographical region, with little or no probabilty of some groundbreaking outcome. Its language, dramatizations, and selective-display of facts and statistical probablities increases the community's interest, whether positively or negatively motivated.

I think it's also important to remember that questioning these findings is CRUCIAL. History shows us that religious/scientific disagreements can have many results, and in some cases, result in the restructuring of major Chrisitian ideals. Arguments such as this began in as early as a century after Jesus' death/ressurection and have decided many of the beliefs of modern day Christianity, not to mention those that are still undecided such as evolution, extraterrestial life, and theories regarding mother nature and the life cycle. To be confident in the outcome of any of these arguments, is to be confident in the outcome of any of the many controveries revolving around biblical interpretations taking place between different denominations today. With so many contradicting beliefs between denomintations, how can one discredit ideas coming from non-christian sources?

Anyway, don't be to quick to dismiss the evidence, but allow it to propel us into a future of further research, and if nothing else, learn about mistakes we have made in the scientific process, and how to better it. We may find answers to some of the most extraordinary questions of mankind, or we may find nothing but holes in our techniques as scientists. Either way, we have been given the oppurtunity to grow closer as a singular human race. Our first impressions are not so important, as each is so different from the next. It is the discovery we go through together that we must cherish, not the ideas that separate us.

In closing, don't forget... in 3rd or 4th century Rome, many Christian's believed the Bible contained all the knowledge anyone needed. A large majority of us have obviously grown FAR from this ideal as we cherish the education our children gain from our school systems in Mathematics, Communications, English, Science and History. To discount these discoveries as inconsequential, or their portrayl as lavish and overdramatisized, is to miss the big picture. We are all on the mission of discovery together, and NONE OF US know the answers despite what has been handed down to us for centuries. Let us find where we agree, and go from their. We cannot leave each other behind or we will end up in another widespread religious war.

WITH GREAT LOVE, RESPECT, AND CONCERN FOR THE HUMAN CONDITION.

A LATE NIGHT READER from BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA, US.