The Hand of God.......
by Tina_in_ut~
by Tina_in_ut~
DeeDee sent me a link with this picture and said that some are calling it the Hand of God. I immediately wrote back, "Duh!" Since I believe that God is the creator of all things, He had to have made this. In the picture, you can see something looking like a hand reaching out to a ball of fire. To me, the picture represents creation. It looks like God is reaching out and creating the universe. I realize that oftentimes religion and science do not mix, but I have always looked at science as the proof that God does in fact exist. The complexity of the human body should be enough proof, but when you add in the universe and all that it entails, I don't understand how anyone could question His existence. I realize that you can see whatever you want in almost anything, but in this case, I see the Hand of God.
.......or Not by Whabbear
The makeup of the Universe, and the ability of its constituent energies and elements to create the most complex of structures, is nothing short of incredible. The structure in this image, snapped recently by NASA's Chandra X=ray telescope, is a fine case in point. The progenitor was a massive star that exploded in a gigantic supernova about 1700 years ago, leaving behind an ultra-dense "pulsar" that rotates 7 times a second (the first pulsar was discovered back in 1967). In the process, prodigious numbers of electrons and other charged particles are being flung off the surface of the pulsar and traveling outward in finger-shaped columns that trace out enormous corkscrew-shaped lines of magnetic force. Nearby is a huge gas cloud. When the charged material traveling along the fingers smashes into the gas in the cloud, it causes the gas to glow (the red areas in the photograph).
You'll notice what's missing from this description: a concrete role for God. Owls, for this or any other structure in the Universe, we have no obvious need of that hypothesis.
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Yeah!!!!!! I did it again!!!!
Interesting blog and views Tina and Whabbear. The picture does look like a hand, but since I don't believe in God, I don't think it's god's hand. It just looks like a hand. I have looked at cloud shapes in the sky and seen certain things too. It's just a shape to me.
Morning Glories!
Congrats on first Shirley!
Tina a Whabbear love the dual perspectives on the blog! Great job to you both.
Pretty name for an extrodinary sight. I don't know who or what has created all things in the universe all I can say it is a much higher power or force than I can wrap my mind around at times. The grand creator does some amazing things.
I to believe that God or a higher power has created all things and we are here to try to understand and shape were it will take us as human beings. We can use the creation for good or evil intent, it is up to us. Yes science and the spiritual I feel go hand in hand also. Science helps us to try new ideas and theories to create useful technology and understanding of things in our universe. Spirituality helps us to believe that there is a thing greater than us and gives us the faith to push forward when we truly believe that there is an answer, it helps us define the hope we need to complete any project even the scientific.
Turtle so glad you are keeping the fur baby! I know you two will have many happy days!
Renee Eve saying a prayer for you Mother today. Hoping all will go well for her.
Uh oh. It is a beautiful picture regardless of the source. Good morning Whab, Tina, Shirley and everyone dropping in later!
I'm sorry LynnD... Good morning to you, too.
Kgrl, I'm also very happy to see you with Hoku. I think she's a lucky little girl.
TINA & WHABBY - Great blog!! I believe in God, so I have to agree with TINA!! WHABBY I was just thankful that I only had to read your portion a couple times to wrap my head around it!!!
Good morning to SHIRLEY - Congrats on 1st!!, LYNN D & BONACCI!!!
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SHIRLEY - See? I know how to count, too!!!
Good Morning to everyone who enters the NEST today.
I do believe God exists. I have felt it since I was a small child. Back then I was pretty smart and my mind was not cluttered. Just as a parent is here for us through thick and thin, but can't always keep us from the bad stuff, it is the same with God. I think our purpose here is to grow and learn. At times, unfortunately, I think we are only in the toddler stage. :) There is room for both science and God.
I am going back to bed.
Good Morning bonacci, Jodi, and Lani!
Good morning SLANI!! Enjoy your little snooze. :O)
Shirley Congrats on #1. What, no laps around the nest today?
Tina and Bear Great blog!
It seems to me, no matter if you believe in God or not, it's still just a photo of gasses. :)
Waving at LynnD, Bonacci, and Hodi!
Slan I shouldn't be up this early, either.
Jodi do you know your ABC's too? :)
J/L I wonder if the photo of my would be that pretty? :)
ooops That should have been a photo of my gasses! LOL
JUST SLIN - Boy, you're up early too!!!
LYNN D - It would probably have a green haze....ijs!!!
a b c d e f g h i j k lmnop.....q r s....t u v....w x.....y & z!!! LYNN D - See I do know my abc's!!!
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SHIRLEY - I about fell off my chair....your quote of the day.....priceless!!! (JUST SLIN - you always do a great job picking these!!!)
Is someone passing gas in here?
Good Morning!!
TINA & BEAR: Ah, the Eternal Question. I too believe it is the hand of God in this picture. There are miraculous things that happen everyday that doctors are at a loss to explain using just science. My uncle was a scientist, he invented things that we all use everyday..but he went through a period of time not believing in God. In the end he changed his mind and became a Catholic..he said there were just too many things that he couldn't figure out without giving the credit to God. I just have faith that the things I don't understand now, someday I will.
Thanks for a great blog today TINA & BEAR.
No laps for me today JustLin. I was a bit of a blog hog yesterday. Sorry everyone. Thanks for QOTD! I just saw that. Good morning Lynn D, Bonacci, Jodi, Lani and JustLin.
Morning Zona!
TINA: Loved the song from yesterday. David Archuleta is just so dang cute. His smile is gorgeous and the way that smile shines in his eyes just makes you feel happy. Maybe even a little horny. Wait..how old is he..?? ;)
I'd never heard "Touch My Hand" before...thanks for this Sunday video TINA!
Good morning Shirley,LynnD,JustLin,Bonacci,Lani & Jodi.
Such a heavy subject for an early Monday morning.
I believe in God, I believe in science.
I cannot always see what others see in objects like,the Virgin Mary on a potato chip, or angels on a tree trunk. Science is known to to "exact", yet there seems to be disclaimers to past ideals/theory. I find it easier to believe in God than "man" lol!
Don't slam me Whabbear, I am but a mere mortal :)
Shirley, I for got to give you an "attah girl" for being 1st,2nd,& 3rd.
Zona!! Good morning!
Good Morning Hooters!
congrats on 1st Shirley.
Interesting blog tina~ and whab. Great job on presenting both sides of the 'issue'.
HALEY UPDATE-
Great news. Haley pooped! I know, wtf is going thru your mind. But that means things are good. She got to go home Saturday on the condition that she poop. Remember they said 3 more weeks in the hospital?? Well she showed them.
So far, so good, so please keep the prayers going that there are no complications and she finally gets to eat, drink and lead a normal 4 year old life.
Thanks to everyone for your prayers, financial contributions do desperately needed to offset the medical bills and for the encouraging words. YOU are the best!
SHIRLEY: Congrats on FIRST! I saw your march to 100 yesterday..oh my..how are your feets today? ;)
Waving HI to LYNND, BONACCI, JODI (you goof), LANI (more sweet dreams) and J/L!
After a kinda rough weekend, my sister is taking me out for brunch and shopping today. YAY! Then I have to come back and get the house ready for BOTH SILs visit this weekend. ~sigh~
I hope everyone has a wonderful day!
GOLDIE: Let's here it for poop!! I'm glad that Haley is doing so much better.
MARY: LOL..yes, we are all but mere mortals..well, except for George Clooney..ijs.. ;)
Ok..we've mentioned gas and poop..what could possibly be next?? ;)
Good Morning All Owls.
After an extremely busy but wonderful day yesterday I am taking a complete rest from work, typing and playing. Wishing everyone a great day.
Tina and Whabbear - loved your blogs but agree with everything Tina has to say regarding God's existence and all He does.
Mary I have to correct you I am a goddess mortal! ;)
Zona I have been thinking my gasses would photograph blue with little purple flower starbursts!
Goldie aren't kids amazing! Yay for poop!
Morning Tinka!
Well I must drag my gassy butt into gear and find some clothes to wear as I am determined to get as much paper work as I can done today so I won't have to worry about it for the rest of the month. Hope everyone has a great day!
LynnD, I bow to you, your "starburst-hiney-ness" lol!!
Tinka, have a wonderful spring day!
Shirley!! Again? Are you sleeping, woman?? Congrats!
Cool! A dual blog! While I do agree that science can explain most things, doesn't it just fill your soul to believe that God had a hand in it all?
Zona, have fun with your sister! I'm glad you made it through the weekend--I'm sure it wasn't so easy.
Turtle, congrats on your new baby!
Renee, I'm praying for Mom today and thinking of you~
Goldie, hooray for poop!
Good morning everyone!
LYNND: Oh..how pretty..lol..
TINKA: Have a relaxing day. I'm glad you had so much fun yesterday.
SANDIE: Thanks.. :)
DEEDEE: I keep looking at the pic..it's very cool..thank you for finding it and sending it to TINA! :)
I just thought that picture was beautiful......its whatever you see......I think if we are going with the God thing this would be more along the lines of something Zeus might do....he was so much flashier than Mary and Joe's boy.
But lets face it.....allegedly the face of Jesus has shown up on burnt tortillas...smoke...clouds...and on a potato chip. Statues of Mary have wept inconsolably for years and people have traveled far and wide to witness these things.
This is the United States and we enjoy freedom to chose a religion or not chose one.....I respect everyones right to do as they please.....like my old pal Wanda....who at one time...would bite the head off a live chicken...hold a poisonous snake between her teeth while simultaneously doing the dance of the holy ghost until she passed out....in the spirit!...ya think? I don't know...but she did it every Sunday....and that was her right...
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Shirley~ you got first~ So nice to see you....i've missed you~
LynnD~ how come ur so smart? I couldn't wait to see what you wrote today and you didn't disappoint!~
Bonacci~ Why the Uh Oh?
JoJo~ so nice to see you today....I've missed you~ Where have you been? What have you been doing? Have an EGGcelent day~ :)~
Lani~ Beautifully said....and goodnight~ :D
J/L~ What? You have gas?
Zona~ Cool story about ur uncle~
Mary~ lol @ I find it easier to believe in God than "man" .... so true~
Goldie~ yay for poop~
Tinka~ Glad you had a fun day yesterday~
Sandie~ very well put...it does fill the soul~
DeeDee~ Since I know your history on all things "God", I'll refrain except to say....dang ur a goofball! lol!~ Thanks for the link of the pretty picture~ :D
Bear~ Thanks so much for indulging me~ :D
ZONA - I know you had a rough weekend, but I'm proud of you!! Now don't forget about the tube....I'm here if you need me when the sil's arrive!!!
GOLDIE - Yeah for Haley's poop!! She is young and strong. Kids are amazingly resilient!!
MARY - You hit it right on the head!!
TINKA - Glad you enjoyed your Sunday....and you deserve the rest!!
SANDIE - God does fill my soul....:O)
DEE DEE - Thanks for sending the pic to TINA!! Good grief....WANDA has a strange way of expressing her faith, but like you said, it is her right to do so!!!
TINA - You know what I've been doing.....thanks.....NOT!!!
SHIRLEY - It is so much fun when you NEST. Don't apologize for all of your marching.
HODI - I did enjoy my snooze. Last night I had a hideous nightmare for the 2nd time in a week. I feel like I am leading 2 lives.
LYNN - I imagine pork gasses to be pink & aromatic.
ZONA - I hope your uncle didn't claim to have invented Post Its, because Romy & Michelle invented those.
MARY - Maybe another brand of potato chips would help you see. LOL
TINKA - How did TANGO'S vet appt. go today?
GOLDIE - I am happy to hear Haley is doing so well.
DEEDEE - LOL @ Mary & Joe's boy.
EUNICE & BEAR - Thank you for your blog today & how great that on the NEST we can have such differing opinions as friends.
Hello to SANDIE & BONACCI & SLIN
LANI - I was thinking the same thing about the post-it's!!! Great minds and all!!!
JODI - Right On! LOL
Just when I thought I had everything.....
A motorcyclist was killed after being hit from behid at a stop light. The driver of the car who killed WAS PAINTING HER NAILS!!!! Happened down by Chicago. Can you believe that!!
I talked to Haley's Mom today. I told her we were all praying for poop and she laughed. She also said "thank you" to all who prayed, lit a candle and made a donation. She could not be more humbled by everyone's kindness.
Seems like a slow day on the blog today...
so may
have to mini march
myself
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GOLDIE - Oh, my freakin' hell!!! What an idiot!! Oh, and congrats on 50!!!
I best get off the computer....have to get ready for JAKE'S chorus concert!!!
Enjoy the concert Jodi!!!
Happy Monday hooters,
Lovely picture, I tend to lean in between. I believe in God, but also think Bear's explanation makes total sense.
So to me it could be either.
We are going to see the little orphaned kitten in a little over an hour, after MR. EBJ gets home from work.
Our neighbors who live kind of behind and off to the side of us moved out suddenly on Friday. They are the noisy ones who had loud parties, loud cars, loud Harleys and loud dirt bikes.
No one knows where they went or why, they just up and moved. And they left all their outside lights on.
Goldie, glad to hear that Haley is doing well! That is wonderful!
I will report back a little later, after I see the baby! :)
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Nice march!
EBJ Yes, nice march, indeed! I am anxious to hear how it goes with the baby. :)
DeeDee It's all voodoo to me. ;)
Jodi Hope Jake's concert goes great!
Goldie Glad to here the poop scoop.
Hello Everyone!!
Cool picture DeeDee!
Interesting blog Tina and Whab!
I believe in both God and Science. As a kid I was always taught "God helps those who help themselves." Or something like that... So in my mind, God created sort of a base model human and gave us the intelligence to add the "extras". Hence, we have Science.(which would also sort of explains evolution...to me anyway)
Goldie...Yay for poop!!!!
Renee Eve...How is Mom??? I still have everything crossed!
I'm sure there was more I wanted to say, but damn if I can remember any of it.
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Hi, scirish. I see you. :)
Tina; The Uh oh was because of religion. My daughter is a fanatic and we argue often. She claimed God (or one of the bible dudes) told her to turn somewhere while driving. She did and avoided having to drive past an accident. When she had her recent wreck I couldn't help myself. I asked her if God had been busy texting this time.
I hope that wasn't blasphemous. No insult intended to the divine guy. Gal. Person. Being. What do I know?
******Downer Alert****
My best friend of about 25 years found out today that her Mom has terminal cancer. They are releasing her from the hospital and she is coming to stay with Donna and her family. Hospice is being set up, along with a Home Health Aid for an hour a day. Patsy has cancer in her liver, stomach and lungs. She is very weak but the Doctor is not giving a time period. Donna is very close to her Mom, so this is especially devastating to her. She is worried about caring for her Mom and also worried about the effect on her younger children who are 9 and 10. Patsy is a wonderful, caring, outgoing, fun person who would give you the shirt off her back. She sends money to a third world child every month even though she had to retire early due to carpal tunnel and doesn't have much extra. She welcomed me into the family as if I were a second daughter. We spent many a summer evening sitting around playing cards or games and laughing our heads off. We spend many Thanksgivings together eating and playing games. I'll never forget one Thanksgiving when we were playing a game (Outburst maybe?) and Donna (who went to Christian school) got a question on how many apostles there were. She answered 13.....I swear we all nearly peed! We named the 13th apostle George and had fun with that for years.
Sorry this is so long, I just hope and pray that Patsy will go without a lot of suffering and that Donna will be okay.
scirish (((HUGS))) I'm so sorry about your friend's mother. I, too, hope she has a peaceful passing and that your friend will get through it okay.
TV ALERT FOR TONIGHT!!
For those that watch "Medium" -
It is TWO HOURS LONG TONITE!!
didn't want anyone to miss the first hour!!
End of alert..
I'm sending thoughts and prayers to all that need them!!! Please know that I am thinking of you all.
Scirish I'm sooo sorry about your friend's mom...
That is so very sad.
Here is a picture of MR. EBJ holding the kitten.
Needless to say, she is just precious. She will be 2 weeks old on Weds or Thurs.
We have not made a decision, luckily we have time.
She doesn't look anything like Paula which I'm glad of. She does look a lot like I kitty I used to have named Blacki, althuough this little girl has white paws, and Blacki didn't.
Congrats on 1 SHIRLEY. It's nice to see all of you on the blog and hello to everyone.
TINA AND BEAR: What a good blog. I was reading TINA'S and didn't see BEAR'S at first and then saw his name and knew what the other side would be to read. It is very interesting.
I am one of the people that completely believe in God. I don't think God is a woman because I don't think a woman would have made men to be so forgetful, selective hearing, etc. :) I was raised as a Catholic and continue to call myself a Catholic and was taught about miracles that happen to people and things they see. I do see a hand here and I guess I would like to "think" that it is a sign from God to us. It makes me feel better inside. I don't deny the Science part of life at all but I just can not believe that God didn't create our universe. I do get mad at Him once in awhile though when he doesn't do things my way!! :)
I enjoy reading everyone's opinions and thoughts. I also think God "helps those that help themselves". Now let me climb off this stage and get down to business.
GOLDIE: I am so glad to hear that Haley has gone home and pooped too. I know what a relief that must be for all of you.
SCIRISH: I am really sorry about your friend's mother. I work with Hospice and they will help and visit much more that a home health care person of once a week. Your friend will get help from both agencies and I can tell you that Hospice will be so helpful with her. Please be sure she knows she can call on them for anything.
MEK: Thanks for the Medium alert. Are you feeling better yet?
JODI: How was the concert? I haven't heard a song from you for awhile...time for a tune girl!
I hope I will remember everything I wanted to say.
EBJ - I HOPE THE KITTY WILL WORK OUT FOR YOU.
SCIRISH - I am so sorry about your friends mom.
JODI - Enjoy Jake's concert.
I think there is room for God & science. I also think that sometimes not so good things happen because we aren't listening, or we aren't getting the answer we want.
ZONA: I got my husbands iced coffee in and he has no idea I was sitting in the garage talking to you for 45 min while the ice melted..shh...is't a secret.
DEE DEE: Thanks for sending that picture to TINA. It was nice to see you posting today. I have been wondering about ole' WANDA.
I washed my grey away again today and then went and tried on some tops for a little road trip we are taking next week. I got some darn good sales but I HATE to try on clothes and especially HATE too look at myself in the full length mirror...ugh!
Well, I guess I had better go get something ready for dinner. My husbnad only has to work away from home this week for 2-1/2 days and then summer vacation. Yippee....?
Ok..see ya' all later.
TINA: Sounds like you have had a very busy weekend. I miss ready your posts.
RENEE EVE: How is your mom tonight? Hope she did well.
Oh yea, one more thing, MARY, will you be coming through Denver? Any plans yet?
MEK - I do hope you are feeling perkier today.
RENEE - How is your mother doing?
Renee Eve I just read your post in Area 51. I hope your mom is doing well...
Where is the traveling necklace, does Mary still have it? Is it on the way to the next person?
I haven't read an update on it. Of course I may have missed it, too.
MR. EBJ and I were talking about the kitten, and we both like the name "Annie" (for little orphan).
That is, IF we get her...
SHIRLEY...you go girl!! congrats on 1 again!
GOLDIE...so glad the poop arrived!! She is one tough little girl. Continued prayers for a full and speedy recovery. So sad about the motorcycle crash. painting her nails????? WTF?????? Makes ya think...poor Haley has to struggle to poop and the creep that killed the guy has shit for brains.
SCIRISH...I am so sorry about Donna's mom. She will be in the best care with Hospice. They will make her as comfortable as she can possibly be. ANd they are a great resource for the family, too. {{{hugs}}} to you.
DIANNE...where is your road trip to? Will you be working any truckstops along the way? bwahahaha
TINA / WHABBY...interesting blog. I believe in G-D, but I don't know if it is G-D's hand, however whatever it is, G-D had a hand in it.
JODI...{{hugs}}
MEK...I hope you are doing better.
ZONA...{{{HUGS}}}
RENEE...How did your mom's surgery go? I hope you will check in with us. {{hugs}}
LYNN...I read an interesting article in today's USAToday about food banks. They were saying as the economy keeps getting worse, donations have increased in both money and goods. However, so has the need and there is still not enough to go around. I admire all you do for your food bank and the people that need it.
EBJ Ah ha! You are thinking of names for the kitten. I LOVE Annie. It is perfect. BTW, I have the necklace but have to get together with Lani so she can take pics. Maybe we can do that tomorrow. :)
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Yay! I made it in spite of getting my numbers screwed up. LOL
MO - Kind of you to honor LYNN'S good work.
GOLDIE - Count me in on the poop cheer team.
JL, awesome march to 100!
So the necklace has made it's way back to Cali... who gets it after you and Lani?
Yes we were talking about kitten names, BIG mistake!! But we have not made a decision yet.
She had eaten about 1/2 hour before our visit, and her tummy was so big and round.
hey JUST LIN...Good marching! Can't wait to see the pics of you and the necklace.
EBJ...i kinda think you have decided! Annie will be lucky to have a place in your home and your heart
KGIRL...so glad you and HOku found each other
Hey Mo!
I am waiting for DWTS to start.
I think some of those poop prayers went my way and I'm very thankful. I was so backed up it hurt to move.
Seriously, last hubby and I prayed that I would poop.
Yes, I believe in God. His son Jesus is my best friend.
I'm not to sure, if that picture was god's hand. It did look like gases to me too.
However, gas is heavy on my brain right now, so I will look at it again tomorrow.
That was suppose to be last night.
Tina and Whabby thank you very much for the great blog. I totally dig reading both responses. It reminded me so much of West Wing.
ITEACH...the power of the poop prayer is far reaching! Glad it worked for you, too!
my attempt at an Al MEKals report...
LeBron James was named NBA MVP! Go Cavs!
MO - that was a GREAT AlMEK report!!
I just realized that I never commented on the blog today..
Tina and Whabby - thank you for sharing your views..
I believe that our God is an awesome God...... and i DO believe in Him.
EBJ - you have already named your new kitty - Annie will LOVE her new home (cuz you KNOW you are bringing her home!!)
:-)
Medium watchers!!
I REALLY don't like when I figure things out before they are revealed and I REALLY hate when they make them TO BE CONTINUED!!!
Cold Case did that to me last night..
AND - THank you to those that are asking about my health...
sadly - I can't get rid of this cold/crap - but - due to circumstances beyond my control - i am not being able to get the rest that I need to get well - SO, it "everything" just gets worse..
but - this too shall pass and life goes on!!
SO, speaking of rest.....
i am off to bed......
waving a GOOD NITE to all......
Just Lin - sweet dreams..
i hope everyone has an excellent Tuesday!!
:-)
LMAO -
MO - I just noticed that I messed up the
AL MEKAL thing!!! too funny!!!
okay - I'm going to bed now..
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Tina and whabby: GREAT blog! Loved the pic..I have always believed in God! We are free to believe or not believe which is a great thing in our country!
ROFLMAO@Shirley's QOTD! OMG too funny!
We had some bad storms here tonight and are supposed to have rain/storms all week!
hope you feel better MEK!
Everyone sure went to bed early tonight. JUSTLIN: Wear the necklace on your Birthday this week and take a picture of you "one year older." :) You could do two pictures a before and after bday and we will be able to see you getting younger..isn't that how we are doing it now if we are over 50?
Night everyone
ITEACH - I'll bet that is a load of your mind.:)
EBJ - I had Medium figured out way ahead also. I don't have daughter's problem figured out.
Good night everyone. I see & love all of you.
Night LANI...Have a good sleep.
Does 125 count for anything? I can't remember.
no....but 126 does~ :)~
Cool pi, and.....last!?
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