PASTOR'S CORNER

  John 7:37-39   Dihydrogen monoxide is the basic component of life.   Life cannot be sustained without water.  Human beings are made largely of water. All forms of life die in the absence of water.  When scientists want to investigate the existence of life, they look for the existence of water.  In order to determine whether life exists on Mars they have been probing to find water since the first launch to Mars.   Do you know the importance of water to our physical bodies?   When our bodies fail to retain the right amount of water, dehydration sets in.  It is the water in our body that determines the vitality, strength, and energy associated with daily living. Think about these facts associated with our body and water:  The human body is ⅔ water.  The body absorbs cold water faster than hot water.  By the time you are 70-years-old, you will have required 1½ million gallons of water.  Studies show that increasing water consumption can decrease fat deposits. Water

  John 7:25-36   Ignorance is truly sad! A freshman at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the greater Idaho Falls Science Fair. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmist practicing junk science and spreading fear of everything in our environment. In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding strict control or total elimination of the chemical “dihydrogen monoxide.”   It can cause excessive sweating and vomiting. It is a major component in acid rain. It can cause severe burns in its gaseous state. Accidental inhalation can kill you. It decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes. It has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients.   He went and asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical. Forty-three said yes, six were undecided, and only one knew that the chemical was H20 (water).  The title of his prize-winning project was, “How Gullible Are We?” He feels the conclusion is obvious.   “Ignor