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Does DNA Hold the Secret to Mankind's Future?
Episode 52 • 28th February 2025 • The Field Journal Podcast • Truth of the Kingdom
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On February 28, 1953, two scientists walked into a Cambridge pub and announced they had found “the secret to life.” Their discovery—the double helix structure of DNA—revolutionized science and transformed fields like medicine, agriculture, and criminal justice. But as we look ahead, DNA research is at a crossroads. With the power of artificial intelligence and quantum computing, we’re unlocking new genetic possibilities faster than ever. Will this lead to breakthroughs in curing diseases and solving crimes, or will it push humanity into dangerous, uncharted territory? Join us on The Field Journal Podcast as we explore the history, impact, and ethical dilemmas of DNA research—past, present, and future.

Key Timestamps

00:00:00 – The bold claim that changed science forever

00:01:30 – How Watson and Crick’s discovery shaped the modern world

00:02:08 – DNA’s impact on healthcare, law enforcement, and genealogy

00:02:49 – The staggering complexity of human DNA

00:03:13 – Quantum AI and the future of DNA research

00:04:16 – The clash between science and faith in DNA discoveries

00:04:49 – If DNA is a code, doesn’t it point to a coder?

00:05:17 – The ethical debate: How far should we go in DNA manipulation?

00:06:06 – The spiritual perspective: DNA as God’s blueprint for life

00:06:30 – Special announcement: A look back at one year of The Field Journal Podcast

Key Takeaways

  1. “We have found the secret to life.” – Watson and Crick’s dramatic claim wasn’t far from the truth. DNA is the blueprint that defines all living things.
  2. “One person’s DNA could fill 1.6 million books.” – The amount of information stored in DNA is staggering. Understanding it requires tools beyond human capability.
  3. “Quantum AI will supercharge DNA research.” – The fusion of AI and quantum computing could lead to groundbreaking discoveries—or dangerous manipulations.
  4. “We use DNA to solve crimes, fight disease, and trace our roots.” – DNA analysis has revolutionized forensic science, medicine, and genealogy.
  5. “Science often ignores the designer behind the design.” – Many scientists see DNA’s complexity as a product of evolution rather than evidence of a creator.
  6. “If we found DNA’s complexity in space, we’d call it proof of extraterrestrial intelligence.” – Yet, when we find it within ourselves, many dismiss the idea of intelligent design.
  7. “DNA manipulation could lead to genetic modifications beyond what we can control.” – As technology advances, the risk of unintended consequences grows.
  8. “Transhumanism blurs the line between human and machine.” – Merging DNA with technology could redefine what it means to be human.
  9. “Scientists may push DNA research beyond what God intended.” – Just because we can edit DNA doesn’t mean we should.
  10. “The ethical dilemma: medical miracles vs. playing God.” – Where do we draw the line between healing and overstepping divine boundaries?
  11. “Life is sacred, and DNA should be handled with care.” – As we decode life’s blueprint, responsibility must guide our actions.
  12. “God designed life with purpose, not randomness.” – DNA’s intricate structure points to an intelligent creator rather than chance.

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On February 28th, 1953, two

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university scientists

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entered the Eagle Pub

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in Cambridge, England,

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and announced that they had, quote,

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found the secret to life.

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This may sound like

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the beginning of a bar joke,

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but in many ways

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they were telling the truth.

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What was it that scientists

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James Watson

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and Francis Crick discovered?

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It was the double helix structure

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of deoxyribonucleic acid,

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what is commonly known as DNA.

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Although their statement

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was dramatic, it is accurate.

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Understand

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DNA structure is

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the blueprint of life,

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revealing the complex design

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of every living organism

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on the planet Earth.

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Learn

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what great things that Watson

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and Crick’s

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discovery did for mankind,

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and the potential catastrophic

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thing on the horizon

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for DNA research on this episode

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of The Field Journal Podcast.

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Navigate these uncharted

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times of chaos and confusion

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with The Field Journal Podcast,

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where each episode

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we decipher the events

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unfolding all around us

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with the steadfast

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truth of the Kingdom Story.

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Together,

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we'll focus on developing

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an eternal perspective

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so we can have peace and hope

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despite our circumstances.

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Now here's your guide.

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Kirk Buckner.

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Welcome to The Field

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Journal Podcast,

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where we observe the world

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through the lens of

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the Kingdom Story.

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The story told in the Bible

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that provides us

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with insight

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and understanding

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to help us navigate

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these unprecedented times.

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On February 28th, 1953,

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Cambridge University scientists

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James Watson and Francis Crick

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announced that they had discovered

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the double helix structure of DNA,

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the molecule containing human genes.

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Watson and Crick did not discover

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DNA itself

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that was attributed

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to Frederick Meister, in 1869,

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but their work to decipher

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the structure of DNA impacted

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numerous fields of study

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and unlocked answers

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that previously

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were hidden to mankind.

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Fields like healthcare,

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agriculture, animal science,

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genealogy, and law enforcement

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have benefited greatly

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from the blueprint

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of the genetic code

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in which life is built upon.

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72 years

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after Watson and Crick discovery,

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we now use DNA to solve crimes,

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diagnose diseases, trace ancestry,

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develop personalized medicine,

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improve crops

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and livestock,

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fight germs, and protect

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endangered species

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and the list of practical

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applications continues to grow.

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DNA research

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will likely take another giant leap

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forward as scientists apply

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the combination

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of artificial intelligence

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and quantum

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computing to their research toolset.

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Why will quantum computing

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make a difference?

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Because the amount of information

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inside of DNA is staggering.

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Let me put it

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this way,

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just the information contained

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in your DNA.

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One individual human would fill

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1.6 million full sized books.

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So in order to make greater progress

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in the research of DNA,

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it will take a superintelligence

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like artificial intelligence,

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powered by a supercomputer,

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like quantum computing

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that can calculate

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at an unprecedented speed.

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This is where it becomes

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both a blessing

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and a danger for humanity.

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It is clearly a blessing

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because the practical

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applications are many.

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We like to know

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our genetic heritage and understand

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our family histories better.

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We want scientists to be able

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to understand the origins of disease

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and build ways to fight it better.

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We want to solve crimes

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and bring justice

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to bear on situations

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where DNA testing is necessary.

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All of these things are good,

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but the knowledge

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of the DNA blueprint

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also provides the path

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to genetic manipulations

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like cloning or the combining

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of two different species together,

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or merging of humans with technology

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known as transhumanism.

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Quantum AI will make the research

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into genetic manipulations

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even more capable

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and really dangerous

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in the hands of people

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that don't believe

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in the designer of the blueprint,

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the Creator God.

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Right?

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Because DNA manipulations

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could take us beyond

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the parameters

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of what

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God wanted us to know

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and understand.

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And you see, most scientists

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don't look at the DNA code

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and believe it points to God.

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Even with its vast complexities.

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In fact, Watson and Crick believe

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they disprove God by discovering

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the DNA double helix

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that the code somehow

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evolved into its intricate design

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and complexity of information.

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And this is where science often

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sits, anti-God.

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Not all scientists,

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but a great majority of them.

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Think about it this way.

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Human DNA contains

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more organized information

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than the Encyclopedia Britannica.

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If the full text of the encyclopedia

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were to arrive in computer

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code from outer space,

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most people would regard this

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as proof

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of the existence

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of extraterrestrial intelligence.

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But when we find the complex code

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within us,

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it is explained

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as the workings of randomness

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over long periods of time,

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what is called evolution.

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But DNA has design,

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symmetry, purpose

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and exacting specifications,

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which points

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to a master bioengineer,

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the creator God.

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DNA is the creator's

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blueprint of life

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and he is allowed

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for us to discover it.

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The elegant complexity of DNA

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should convince us all that

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there is a designer behind life,

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and we should respect

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how his design is used.

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With Quantum AI,

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scientists could easily

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push the manipulation of DNA

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to levels

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that could cause much

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harm to the environment,

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our food supply and human health.

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Life is sacred to God,

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and he went to great details

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to design it.

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Listen to what it says in Psalm 139.

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“For you formed my inward parts.

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You wove me in my mother's womb.

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I will give thanks to you,

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for I am fearfully

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and wonderfully made.

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Wonderful are your works,

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and my soul knows it very well.

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That Psalm 139:13-14.

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Wonderful is God's design for life,

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and we should do well

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to remember it.

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Now, as we wrap

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up this episode,

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I have an announcement.

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This is the 52nd episode

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and we are approaching our one year

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anniversary of The Field

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Journal Podcast,

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and I am going to take some time

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to evaluate this past year

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and contemplate

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how to improve the podcast.

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So, I will not be producing

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a podcast every week

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for the month of March.

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I invite you to continue

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to check in weekly,

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but my goal is to come out in April

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with an updated format

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based on our examination

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of the first 52 episodes

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and this past year.

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I want to thank you for joining me

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on this episode

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and episodes

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that I've done in the past year.

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Until next time,

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may the grace of the Lord

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Jesus Christ

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and the love of God

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and the fellowship of the

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Holy Spirit be with you all.

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Thank you for being a part of

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this episode of The Field

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Journal Podcast,

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a production of

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Truth of the Kingdom.

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And while we've reached

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the end of our journey

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today, the conversation continues

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at truthofthekingdom.com.

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Until next time,

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may the Kingdom Story

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be your source of truth and hope.

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No matter

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what's happening around you.

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