Laminin and the Cross

[Cow Poke]

I came across this very interesting video.

Please note, I do NOT recommend using this as "proof" of Creation - for that, we rely on the truth of the Word of God.

I just found it very interesting.

[Cow Poke]

Also, I'll be quick to point out that the video indicates that laminin is "in the perfect shape of a cross". That's not exactly correct -- the scientific schematic, or representation, of laminin appears very much like a cross. The actual molecule is much less defined.

laminin.jpeg As opposed to microscopic laminin.jpg

[rogue06]

Since every party requires the prerequisite pooper:


From Christian Post:

Source: The Laminin's Cross-Shape Does Not Make the Case for the Christian Faith

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From Reasons to Believe:

Source: Crossed off the List: Is the Cross Shape of Laminin Evidence for the Creator?

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© Copyright Original Source

[rogue06]

Also, I'll be quick to point out that the video indicates that laminin is "in the perfect shape of a cross". That's not exactly correct -- the scientific schematic, or representation, of laminin appears very much like a cross. The actual molecule is much less defined.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]40260[/ATTACH] As opposed to [ATTACH=CONFIG]40261[/ATTACH]

Or

Laminin.jpg

[Faber]

Also, I'll be quick to point out that the video indicates that laminin is "in the perfect shape of a cross". That's not exactly correct -- the scientific schematic, or representation, of laminin appears very much like a cross. The actual molecule is much less defined.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]40260[/ATTACH] As opposed to [ATTACH=CONFIG]40261[/ATTACH]

Looks much like a caduceus.

[Cow Poke]

Since every party requires the prerequisite pooper:

Which is exactly why I included the comments...

Please note, I do NOT recommend using this as "proof" of Creation - for that, we rely on the truth of the Word of God.

Also, I'll be quick to point out that the video indicates that laminin is "in the perfect shape of a cross". That's not exactly correct -- the scientific schematic, or representation, of laminin appears very much like a cross. The actual molecule is much less defined.

And....

I just found it very interesting.

[rogue06]

Which is exactly why I included the comments...




And....

Was all that for me?

I realized you weren't making any claims.

[Cow Poke]

Was all that for me?

I realized you weren't making any claims.

Just in general --- just making sure nobody thinks that I am presenting this as anything other than "interesting".

You're still my favoritist Tweb poster* in all the world!





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[QuantaFille]

Looks much like a caduceus.

I thought the same thing.

[Cow Poke]

I thought the same thing.

That's actually a point that the Snopes response makes.

But, if you think about it, the caduceus looks very much like a representation of the "lifting serpents in the desert" for the Children of Israel to protect themselves from death by snakes.

[Faber]

I went over this topic years ago when I was teaching John's Gospel at John 3:14.

The symbol for medicine and healing is actually the Rod of Asclepius, which is a stick with a single snake (some say a parasitic worm) wrapped around it and facing outward. It appears regularly on ambulances and rescue vehicles. It predates Moses and most likely was recognized as a symbol of healing by the Children of Israel in the wilderness when Moses lifted it up. It was mentioned in an ancient Egyptian papyrus around 1500 BC.

The symbol which doctors and hospitals mistakenly use is the Caduceus, a pole with two snakes wrapped around it, heads facing the pole, and wings at the top of the pole. It was associated with the Greek god Hermes and symbolizes commerce.

Then again, maybe the doctors and hospitals know what they're doing.
rod of asclepius.jpg