A student at Eagle Rock Junior High won first prize at the Greater Idaho Falls Science Fair, April 26, 1997. He was attempting to show how conditioned we have become to alarmists 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.”
And for plenty of good reasons, since:
- 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 contributes to erosion
- it decreases effectiveness of automobile brakes
- it has been found in tumors of terminal cancer patients
He asked 50 people if they supported a ban of the chemical.
- Forty-three (43) said yes,
- six (6) were undecided,
- and only one (1) knew that the chemical was water, H2O, dihydrogen monoxide.
The title of his prize winning project was, “How Gullible Are We?” He felt the conclusion was obvious.
Ignorance is dangerous. It will cause you to do things that are harmful to yourself and others. I once heard someone say, “Being ignorant isn’t a sin. Staying ignorant is.” He was talking about those who refuse to listen to and believe the good news about Jesus.
We have the truth we need, but many refuse to hear it. Jesus identified Himself as the Way, the TRUTH and the life, and that no one comes to the Father except through Him (John 14:6). You and I know this. We believe that He is the one who paid for the sins of everyone and offers that payment to those who will believe. But most of the world is still ignorant of this message.
Lord, help us to share the good news we have.
