RW> Scientists have used computers to look at the way the sky looked during
RW> that era, from the way it looks today and computing it backwards. Those
RW> two planets wouldn't have been in the right place for them to even be
RW> seen as one entity, which is what it would take to make the 'star' bright
RW> enough to light the way (according to the biblical account). By the same
RW> token, they can also use those computers (and actual earth samples of the
RW> area) to compute ancient weather.
 
I can believe the latter, but to attempt going back in time using computers
leaves too many gaps.
 
Doctor to patient:  "What fits your busy schedule better, excercising
one hour a day or being dead 24 hours a day?"
 
 
Regards,
 
Roger

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