Dear Josephus,

Science has determined that the universe began 13.72 billion years ago, planet earth 4.5 billion years ago, life on planet earth 4 billion years ago, anatomically modern humans 300 kya (thousand years ago), behavourally modern humans 100 kya, settled agriculture 10 kya, cities 5 kya. There is no evidence that there was a creator involved. There is no evidence for any creator. It all took place through natural processes.

RIP Sidney Poitier. dead at the age of 94. One of the great actors of modern times. Poitier was a leader in his profession, breaking new ground for black actors at a time of much racial discrimination.

David, may you hold to your theory that things happened by random accident, I hold that the Universe and its chemistry is founded by design - therefore a designer. That the reasoning of the human mind to understand to design and create reflects the nature of the Creator. A substantial portion of the science community agree with the same view.

IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED - SPACE, TIME, CHEMISTRY. Define Space and it limits? You have mentioned several things that have happened over time. Define Eternity!

Hi Paul,

Sidney Poitier was the 1st black man to win the
Best Actor Academy Award in 1964. He was an
amazing actor and a wonderful human being. His
wife - Joanna Shimkus is of Lithuanian ancestry.
My heartfelt condolences go out to her, their two
daughters, and their families. May he Rest In Peace.

Hi Foxy,

SP was much loved by many, leaves this world having entertained millions, can't ask for more than that in life. Got several of his movies, pull one out later for a watch, certainly a gentleman of our times. The one with the nuns, Lillies of the Field haven't watched for years its b and w I think.

Dear Josephus,

I said nothing about things happening by random accident. Those are your words. Natural processes occur as a result of chemical and physical reactions. There is no need to postulate a creator. The biblical myths in Genesis and the Rainbow Serpent in the creation story of the Aborigines are both prescientific myths by primitive people who are trying to make sense out of the world. As we grow in understanding and knowledge of science we can discard those creation myths and enjoy this wonderful world. We do not need to imagine gods or God.