To: mysterio
I believe in GOD and HIS word, including the story found in Geneses. I believe that the theory of evolution is the devils antitheses for the creation story. Just say in. ;-)
23 posted on
12/04/2008 7:24:21 PM PST by
doc1019
To: doc1019
Believe it or not, the creation story is an allegory for evolution, in my opinion.
Jesus spoke in parables. The Bible is written in allegory.
I think the creation story tells us that the self realization we have is both a blessing and a curse. Your cat still lives in the Garden of Eden. You do not, because you are aware that you are alive and will someday die. So every sickness you have and every pain you feel reminds you of your mortality. When your cat feels pain, it does not worry about death, getting older, getting sicker, etc. But since you have evolved a more complex prefrontal cortex, you can never experience the "ignorant" peace that most other animals feel by default.
It's actually a beautiful explanation of what it means to be human. The fact that it was written by ancient man who knew nothing of evolution is quite amazing.
Religion and science are not at odds, and the continuous feuding is unnecessary and upsetting.
31 posted on
12/04/2008 7:35:36 PM PST by
mysterio
To: doc1019
I'm with you.
And I'm sure we'll all find out who is right one day.
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