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Intelligent Design vs Evolutionary Creationism an long essay

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  In composing this essay, I used AI tools, such as Grammarly, to assist with outlining, organization, and refining wording in certain sections. All ideas, sources, and analyses presented are my own. I remain fully responsible for the originality and integrity of my arguments, and I employed AI solely to enhance clarity and structure, not to generate ideas or conclusions. My enduring interest in the relationship between science and faith has significantly influenced both my academic pursuits and my worldview. Debates concerning the origins of life and the intersection of evolution and theology prompt me to reflect deeply on questions of meaning, purpose, and belief. Consequently, I strive for intellectual honesty and seek to integrate scientific concepts with spiritual understanding, encouraging thoughtful engagement with these complex ideas. In this essay, I aim to determine whether Evolutionary Creationism or Intelligent Design provides a more compelling explanation for the origi...
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Jesse's theological confessions an essay

   Thanks to Grammarly for playing a Part in writing and  editing. 100% my ideas  “ I believe in Christianity as I believe that the Sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.”-C. S. Lewis      The sanctuary was quiet except for the gentle sound of water in the baptismal pool. I remember stepping forward, my heart pounding, aware that my small church community was watching. At sixteen, the pastor who had known me since childhood baptized me, lowering me into the water three times. For a moment, nothing else mattered. On that August 13th Sunday in 2015 at the Church of the Brethren, I made a public commitment to follow Jesus, the God I had been searching for. That decision still shapes my life and faith. Inspired by Saint Augustine of Hippo and his Confessions, I am writing this as an intellectual and spiritual autobiography. Like Augustine, I want to examine how my beliefs have changed over time, reflecting on...
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What's on my phone?

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 As a person with a disability, I rely on my iPhone  13 Pro Max and desktop computer. These tools are essential, yet I have a complicated relationship with them—they are both incredibly helpful and occasionally overwhelming. , My screen time is much higher than I’d like to admit. Here are the personal rules I follow to manage my technology use, which I sometimes modify based on my current life situation. These are the main ways and the reasons why I put my tech use rules into practice: #1 No phone in the bedroom after dark From Headspace’s website: “Dr. Adrian Williams, professor of sleep medicine, says, ‘the influence of light on hormonal responses is minimal in the day, but maximal in the evening when it may suppress melatonin secretion and delay sleep.’ Save that blue light for when there’s also natural light.” I already have a clock in my room.  By that time, I need to sleep. #2 No web browser on my phone. It helps me with my focus, as I have ADHD. I used to fall dow...
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Darth Maul lore cheat sheet

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  Darth Maul and his  impressive fighting skills have fascinated fans since he first appeared in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace (1999). With his own Disney+ show, Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord , on the way, excitement is building. Now is a great time to look back at his story. As we wait for the premiere, many wonder if Maul will finally find the answers he’s been searching for in Shadow Lord. Be sure to check back after the show to see how his journey unfolds. For this cheat sheet , I consulted Wookieepedia, the Star Wars Wiki, and a range of Star Wars films, animated series, comics, and novels from both canon and non-canon sources. AI tools also supported the editing process. Darth Maul was a Force-sensitive Dathomirian Zabrak who became a Dark Lord of the Sith during the final years of the Galactic Republic and the early period of the Empire. Originally a Dathomiri Nightbrother born on Dathomir, he was named Maul by his mother. As an infant, his Nightsiste...
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My Reading and writing journey thus far.

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  Ever since fourth grade, I dreamed of becoming a writer. In 2009, I brought that dream to life by penning my very first novel, The Pie Thief. From the back cover, "Oh no! Aunt Olive's pizza has gone missing! We don't know who stole the long, life-giving deep-dish pizza. Jack, Anna, and Tom will have to use all their courage. Pizza the Evil rat Peso might be a suspect. Will Jack, Anna, and Tom get the pizza back in time to make Aunt Olive happy, or will the bad guy win the day? Find out when you read The Pie Thief!" for National Novel Writing Month in 2009 Looking back, my passion for writing sparked at age ten, and my love for reading blossomed in middle school. Because of my CP, typing was a challenge, and speech-to-text software was out of reach due to my speech disability. When I was in eighth grade, I faced the daunting task of writing an autobiography. At just fourteen, I felt my story was barely beginning. Thankfully, my mom helped me type it out, supporting m...
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a Christian reviews Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

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("Edited with AI assistance") Have you ever wondered whether a single book could change your perspective on history and humanity? From Goodreads: “From a renowned historian comes a groundbreaking narrative of humanity’s creation and evolution—a #1 international bestseller—that explores the ways in which biology and history have defined us and enhanced our understanding of what it means to be “human.” Who doesn’t love world history? I mean, it probably won’t make the centre at most parties, I mean, unless you're at a history party, which, in that case, sign me up(party hearty) from the writer Yuval Noah Harari. While reading this book, I found myself with mixed, mostly negative feelings. While the author, Yuval Noah Harari, presents a compelling narrative of humanity's evolution, I noticed an undertone that seemed critical of religion, which, as a religious Christian, I found unsettling. Harari, who is an avowed atheist, offers thought-provoking insights into how relig...
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My Top ten books of 2025

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 With 2025 coming to a close, I think it’s time to count down my top ten books with honorable mentions. Star Wars: Death Troopers  I already wrote a blog about this book, so I’ll link to it.   here https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/7207972660232719512/1203254104700170275  Searching for Adam: Genesis & the Truth About Man's Origin  If you want a good defense of young-earth creation, this is the book for you, understandable and takes the arguments for old-earth arguments seriously. Faith and the Founding Fathers  If you are a history buff and/or a faith buff, this Audible original is for you. Okay, now off to the list #10 Why I Am Protestant by Beth Felker Jones From Goodreads: “What does it mean to be Protestant? How can its strengths shape faith in the modern world, and how should its challenges be addressed? With clarity, warmth, and theological depth, Beth Felker Jones explores these questions in Why I Am Protestant . This book offers a positiv...
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