Posted on 03/20/2009 7:59:40 PM PDT by GodGunsGuts
In a recent book review, Jerry Coyne, professor of ecology and evolution at the University of Chicago, admitted that the secular worldview of macroevolution (the development of complex life from “simpler” forms) is at odds with Christian faith...
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Why? What if God set the big bang in motion and knew all the laws of nature and thus predetermined everything including everything that has come since and will come after?
Then when he had to explain it to people 2000 years ago he’s like “Hmmm I don’t think these dudes are going to understand DNA and physics why don’t I just tell them a story so they get the basic point that I made everything”?
But whatever.
“Why are so many so certain that God would not have used evolution for his creation process?
As Isaiah quoted God, “My thoughts are not your thoughts.””
Was that your best shot at a verse to back up your own beliefs?
You can do better than that, but in the meantime you have to toss out the entire book of Genesis along with most of the rest of the Bible.
What moron accepts evolutionary conclusions from theologions?
Right. St. Thomas Aquinas said that you should not argue faith against fact if it made faith look absurd.
Thank you. I saw Grand Torino...and it was indeed awesome.
How is this axiomatic, if it isn't so?
[[Why are so many so certain that God would not have used evolution for his creation process?]]
Because irt takes a GREATER faith to beleive in a process that is biologically, mathematically, chemically, and naturally impossible than it does to beleive God said exactly what He meant- When God looked aroudn hte garden for a mate for Adam, and found none- How long would Adam have had to wait while Macroevolution beat al lthe impossible odds against it (Which aren’t just trivial improbabilities, but SERIOUS odds)? Did he live billions of years while Eve ‘evolved from goo? Or did God itnentionally lie to us all when He said Adam had no mate, and that He put Adam to sleep and made Him a mate, and then awoke Adam? How are you goign to explain this away?
Thanks GodGunsGuts. Maybe later. :’)
I also love Bible “scholars” who believe it is both literal and metaphorical, depending on their needs.
This question is exactly the reason the Vatican recently hosted the conference under the theme "Biological Evolution: Facts and Theories. A critical appraisal 150 years after ‘The Origin of Species’," March 3-7. The summit is part of the Vatican co-sponsored STOQ Project (Science, Theology and the Ontological Quest).
What moron accepts theological conclusions from evolutionists?
How did we begin to populate the earth?
Of course you can give respect to them at the same time, you’ll just be in error.
People are in error on all sorts of things.
Read the bible instead of spouting a slogan. They had more than two offspring.
AMEN!
If God used macroevolution then there is a big problem. Evolution requires death. The bible states clearly that prior to man’s fall there was no death. Not just man’s death but all death. Paul says all of creation groans under the weight of the curse. By one man (Adam) death entered creation, and by another (Jesus) death was ultimately defeated.
Especially Bible literalism. Thanks for pointing that out. Its self evident, I know, but alot of freeper need to preach otherwise.
“”If you disagree with me not only are you wrong but also a pagan heathen.””
I’ve been taunted into these little discussions one too many times. You little Evos lick your wounds and act like hurt little puppies while you hurl insults... at least that’s what most of them do. Yet somehow, none of you will give an answer as to what it is you really believe and what the basis for those beliefs are. Odd, I think.
I for one think the Bible is literal except where it is alluded to that the parable is obvious. Unlike evolutionists who bend rib bones and pig skulls into people groups.
Not interested in the circular argument, my friend. I just don’t happen to think Evolution and Christianity can co-exist.
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