What is the author's true intention behind this book?

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I fully believe everything the Bible says about the end of days. I do not agree with the author’s interpretation of genesis though. I think his intention was to try and blend the two and say that both sides are correct. However that’s just not my point of view. I think many people, myself included, just try to analyze things too much.
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It's simple, bringing the two complex questions people seek and trying to balance them with proven facts.
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I agree that the authors sided with the Bible more. I, however, think he also clarified the relationship between the Bible and science though not in much detail. I, therefore, think he well presented his purpose.
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You mean that other factors also determine how the future would be, and I'm not disputing that. But I will say that the author, in his book, only wanted to bring science and religion together for people to see the congruity that exists there, which others are not seeing as he does.
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Initially, i have always thought that science and religions has been on a constant struggle for who owns the fact. After reading these book i felt this strange thoughts change. The author just acted has a peace make between these two bringing a connection between both science and religion. I think the authors intentions were pure.
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Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: 03 Mar 2021, 10:27 Perhaps the author has no hidden agenda, and the point of writing this book is to bridge the gap between religion and science. Some so many people turn a blind eye to science and embrace religion. Conversely, there are people whose sole belief system is fact-based, and maybe the author wants readers to open their minds to the possibility of both.
Nice comment you have here.
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I believe the author's intention for the Biblical Clock was to bring the mind of scientists and religious believers to a single frame of mind. Because at the end of it all, they both tell the fact of God's will and intention through studies, research, and prophecy.
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The author's intention is genuine and pure in the sense that through his research and analysis he provided answers to the resolution between scripture and science.
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Although most of his predictions were based on religious prophecies, he also considered science. I do not entirely agree with the author because the end of days prediction was based only on Judaism. But the fact that they were solely religious is not misplaced because if the Bible talks about the beginning, then the ending is likely to be found there also.
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I honestly just feel that he wanted to give dates and match them with the past present and future. He was moving for a reconciliation between science and the Bible, trying to relate the Times of both of them using historical events.
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Sushan Ekanayake wrote: 02 Mar 2021, 01:29
So, I believe that, whatever the author has said, his true intention has been to prove that the bible and other religious scriptures are scientifically true and acceptable. Do you agree with me? Or do you think that the author has revealed his(their) true intentions? If so, is it a practical approach to predict the future solely on religious prophecies?
I don't think the author wants to prove that All religious scriptures are in agreement with scientific findings. As a Jew, he solely focuses on Jewish books and tries to show -in most of the book- that the concept of cosmic cycles, extensively presented in the Kabbalah is true.
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I see your point, and I agree with it. Science has, over the years been seen as valid and verifiable. The authors, rightfully, in my opinion, try to demystify this by proving that the two agree on some vital points.
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For as long as I can remember, and even in recent years, the bible and science seem to be at loggerheads. Scientists seem to want to prove the bible wrong. In the book, I think the author just wants to let the readers know that the scientific facts and biblical facts are actually same when you look at the properly.
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Stephanie Elizabeth wrote: 03 Mar 2021, 10:27 Perhaps the author has no hidden agenda, and the point of writing this book is to bridge the gap between religion and science. Some so many people turn a blind eye to science and embrace religion. Conversely, there are people whose sole belief system is fact-based, and maybe the author wants readers to open their minds to the possibility of both.
This is absolutely true. The author made an effort to balance the two viewpoints. Scientific and religious ideas need not necessarily contradict with one another. They may dwell together. The bible and science are saying are not polar opposites.
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shravsi wrote: 02 Apr 2021, 04:53 I think he just enjoys being a scientist who immensely trusts religion. Many religious-minded people have made valuable scientific discoveries. So believing in faith doesn't make someone untrustworthy. The people who dismiss religion for its obscure beliefs- I think the author is trying to encourage these people that knowledge is vast. You can't judge anything based on one or two books. He is also providing a way out for people who want to maintain their religiosity but also trust scientific studies.
That's what I think too. Holding on to science doe not mean you should leave religion. I believe that in today's world, faith is far less valued and people are much more reliant on scientific facts and findings. However, it should be recognized that every matter in this world has a scientific explanation when examined closely, including those that are depicted in religion.
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