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Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Four)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

God created the world in a way that reflects divine wisdom, a pattern discernible to those who vigorously seek it. This wisdom, sourced from God Himself, is imprinted on Creation, revealing knowledge through its order and power. Humans, since Adam and Eve, have had access to unlimited knowledge and wisdom found in God's Creation, often inspiring mankind's designs and inventions through biomimicry. Examples include robotics advancing with bio-mech-a-tronic systems based on an elephant's trunk for smooth transportation of heavy loads, industrial materials inspired by the strength of deer antlers, and adhesives mimicking gecko feet for innovative climbing solutions. According to biblical insight, man has always been intelligent, both in the past and present, thanks to God's awesome creation of human beings, with accumulated knowledge and technologies originating in the mind of God.

Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Two)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

The common worldly belief that humans are becoming more intelligent and wiser is a deception rooted in secular ideologies. Many presume that advancements in technology signify increased intelligence, aligning with evolutionary narratives. However, mankind is not truly becoming more intelligent or wiser. Knowledge may be increasing, but humans are merely mimicking what is found in God's creation. In ancient times, there were brilliant individuals, just as there are today, alongside those less gifted. An example of ancient brilliance is seen in the underground complexes of Cappadocia in modern-day Turkey, such as Derinkuyu, built with sophisticated irrigation and ventilation systems by the 8th century AD, and possibly started as early as the 8th century BC. These structures demonstrate that intelligence has always existed among humans, challenging the notion of progressive intellectual growth.

Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part Three)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

One result of believing that God created the universe is that the visible world is regarded as someone's achievement, something an intelligent being has carefully thought-out and prepared beforehand. To produce such artistry in creation, God had to perform specific acts of ordering, expressed with verbs such as made, separated, and placed, which are dominant in the process. The story of creation follows a fixed pattern for each day, and even the division into days lends an orderly quality to the work. Today, taking inspiration from God's creation to solve human problems is the idea behind biomimicry, or biomimetics. Scientists have developed technologies that seek to mimic some of God's unique innovations, such as optical materials from bird feathers with nanostructures that utilize light instead of pigment to make color, and lighter, stronger building materials inspired by bird skulls.

Are Humans Becoming More Intelligent? (Part One)

Commentary by Martin G. Collins

Humanity often assumes it is becoming more intelligent due to remarkable technological advancements and the accumulation of knowledge over time. However, this perception is challenged by the reality that brilliance has existed across history, with ancient achievements rivaling modern feats. The Great Pyramid of Egypt stands as a testament to extraordinary ancient intelligence, constructed with a precision that aligns with the fundamental dimensions of the earth. Its builders encoded the polar radius and equatorial circumference of the planet into its structure using a scale derived from the earth's own axial precession, a feat of brilliance that remains unexplained by modern understanding. This suggests that ancient peoples possessed profound knowledge, possibly inspired by God, which surpasses current comprehension. Rather than humanity growing smarter, it is the increase and accessibility of knowledge that fuels technological progress, while true intelligence, as demonstrated by such ancient mastery, remains consistent across the ages.

Abraham (Part Eleven)

Sermon/Bible Study by John W. Ritenbaugh

If we hold fast to principles, though it may seem initially uncomfortable and fearful, we will eventually receive respect and even admiration.

Teach Them Young

Sermon by Richard T. Ritenbaugh

The most dramatic growth in the brain occurs between age 3 and age 12, at which time 1000 trillion synaptic connections turn the child into a knowledge sponge.