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THE GREAT AWAKENING, RTB FOLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY 10/19, 4:30 PM

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Mikki Willis’s The Great Awakening (2023) positions itself squarely within the long lineage of American civic resistance and populist renewal. Rather than presenting a mere political grievance, the documentary taps into the foundational spirit of 1776, echoing early American skepticism of concentrated authority and centralized power. ​The film draws a direct ideological continuum from the First and Second Great Awakenings—historic eras that energized individual conscience, moral self-determination, and grassroots mobilization—to the modern era. By framing civil liberties, free expression, and local community resilience as essential bulwarks against institutional overreach, it casts ordinary citizens in the classic American archetype of the vigilant defender of liberty. ​Ultimately, the documentary delivers a message of civic empowerment. It urges viewers to move past fatalism, reclaim personal sovereignty, and revive the constitutional principles of decentralized governance...
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The Most Reluctant Convert CS Lewis

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C.S. Lewis famously described himself as "the most dejected and reluctant convert in all England" in 1929. Having embraced absolute atheism as a young man following the early death of his mother and the horrors of World War I, Lewis’s return to faith was primarily an intellectual struggle rather than an emotional one. A brilliant academic at Oxford, his rigid materialism crumbled under intense rational scrutiny and the influence of Christian friends like J.R.R. Tolkien. After years of resisting, Lewis finally admitted God existed, kneeling in prayer not with joy, but with the quiet surrender of someone defeated by logic.  
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The Story of Everything Minday 8/17 Gulf Shores Public Library 4pm cst

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The Story of Everything presents a sweeping cinematic journey through space, time, and biology, challenging the assumption that the cosmos is merely an accidental byproduct of mindless forces. Anchored in visual storytelling and grounded in observational science, the film investigates a foundational question: is the universe an arbitrary sequence of physical coincidences, or does it carry the unmistakable signature of deliberate architecture? The narrative begins at the cosmological macro-level, where the universe’s fundamental laws exhibit a degree of mathematical fine-tuning so exact that even microscopic variations would render matter and life impossible. From the physical constants governing gravity and electromagnetism to the vast, swirling nurseries where stars are born, the film highlights how the mechanics of space-time seem calibrated to nurture structured complexity. Distant galaxies and golden-ratio spiral nebulae are presented not as chaotic accidents, but as el...
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Getting Entangled with Quantum Computing

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Monday 8/3 3:30 pm Daphne Public Library lunch at 2:30 pm Moes BBQ Quantum computing is set to be the next major technological revolution that will transform our lives. So, what exactly is it? What can we expect quantum computers to be able to do that regular computers cannot? Where does this field stand right now and who are the major players? And most of all, why should regular individuals care about developments in this highly technical field? All these questions and more will be addressed. Bio Dr John Millam has a PhD in theoretical chemistry from Rice University.  Theoretical chemistry involves the development and use of computer programs to apply quantum mechanics to problems in chemistry.  He currently works as a programmer for Semichem ( www.semichem.com ).  Dr Millam is a Reasons To Believe trained apologist and member of the scholar community.
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RTB DAPHNE GROUP

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Reasons to Believe (RTB) Daphne Group  RTB is a premier bridge-building ministry that harmonizes science and Scripture. Founded by astrophysicist Dr. Hugh Ross, RTB champions Old Earth Creationism, arguing that the "book of nature" and the Bible are perfectly compatible. ​By utilizing rigorous scientific data—from the Big Bang to fine-tuning—they provide a reasoned defense of the Christian faith. Their mission is to equip believers and engage skeptics through intellectual integrity. We meet First Mondays at Daphne Public Library at 3:30 CST where we Zoom host top Scientists of faith from all over the country. Talks are anounced on the RTB DAPHNE GROUP. You can reach us at our Group site or email me at vmancha@gmail.com  Ph 334 300 2511 Facebook and LinkedIn me at Vaughn Mancha  Reasons to Believe - Home https://share.google/Ael9ZfVC9sFL5PYEe Our RTB group  https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1Cow2E1Xdd/ My CV https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-vaughn-mancha-59b9...
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Telescoping Genealogies

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Matthew 1:1 “This is the genealogy of Jesus the Messiah the son of David, the son of Abraham ” The concept of telescoping genealogies in the Bible posits that the genealogies presented in texts like Genesis 5 are not a comprehensive list of every single individual in a lineage. Instead, they highlight key figures while omitting less significant generations. With lifespans of 900 years this time could be substantial. This idea is advanced by Old Earth Creationists (OECs) to reconcile the biblical timeline with scientific evidence indicating an old earth. Evidence Supporting Telescoping in Genesis 5: Comparison with Other Biblical Genealogies: Other genealogies in the Bible, like those found in Chronicles and Matthew, exhibit clear examples of telescoping. This suggests that such a practice was not uncommon in ancient genealogical records. Hebrew Word "Yalad": The Hebrew word translated as "begat" or "fathered" (yalad) can have a broader meaning, encompass...
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Gleason Archer- No Definite Article with Yom

Gleason L. Archer, the director of the NASB bible translation spoke 24 languages at his death.  In  his Encyclopedia of Bible Difficulties, he points out key details about the creation of "days" in Genesis. He notes that the Hebrew text for the six creative days lacks a definite article. Translations like "the first day" are, he argues, inaccurate. Instead, the original Hebrew reads "day one" and "a second day," continuing this pattern. In Hebrew prose, a definite article usually signifies a definite noun. Its absence here is significant. Archer suggests this grammatical detail indicates these "days" aren't strict 24-hour periods. Rather, their lack of a definite article makes them "well adapted to a sequential pattern" of formation. This allows for understanding the creative "days" as successive stages in God's work, not rigid chronological periods. Expanded Piece on Archer
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