Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World

Inserting Yourself Into the Bible (Weird Questions)

Dec 27, 2024
Cy Kellett, known for his insightful questions on Catholic Answers Live, joins Jimmy Akin to tackle some truly bizarre inquiries. They dive into fun theories about time travel and what it might mean to witness key biblical events. The duo humorously debates whether Adam and Eve had belly buttons, while exploring the significance of lost letters by St. Paul. They also speculate on the allure of resurrecting extinct creatures like woolly mammoths, blending theology with light-hearted musings that will leave listeners both amused and contemplative.
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Time Travel Possibilities

  • Time travel to the future is possible through acceleration and gravity, affecting time's relative flow.
  • Time travel to the past is theoretically possible, with ongoing research into "closed time-like curves."
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Documenting Time Travel

  • Returning to the present with evidence of past travels wouldn't automatically erase it.
  • Recording your presence in the Bible would depend on whether the past is mutable and the actions of biblical authors in that timeline.
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Adam and Eve's Belly Buttons

  • Adam and Eve having belly buttons depends on how they were created.
  • If naturally born via evolution, they would have them; if created as statues, God's choice.
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