Can Formless Matter Exist? A Pitfall in Reading Biblical Texts

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The solution is to go back to the source and follow the text to see what it actually says. Source
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Building the Foundations: The Strong Nuclear Force

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If the strong force suddenly turned off, the nuclei in an object as small as a gold ring would explode with energy equivalent to a small atomic bomb. Source
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Doctor’s Diary: Evolution in the Country of the Blind

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Fans of H. G. Wells are probably familiar with his 1904 short story, “The Country of the Blind.” Source
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