I have actually used "take it on faith" replys as an understanding that a conversation is over. While I do realize that this is a relatively closed minded way to look at a situation, I have also found that continuing a debate in these circumstances is generally, a waste of energy. I can respect the faith of another individual, and still decide not to waste time in an often futile gesture of explaining science to one who is not open to it.
While I feel the Biblical interpretation of earth history is seriously flawed, I cannot, and will not claim to "know" the truth, as it will always be subjective to perception.
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Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha
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