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snowy · 04-04-2005, 02:49 PM

I must say I have a hard time taking someone's point seriously when they can't even be bothered to spellcheck or double-check their grammar.

That said, do we take the Bible literally or figuratively? Leviathans and behemoths can be 1) considered creatures of myth, 2) symbolic, or 3) literal creatures. Which is it? Thomas Aquinas argued that we should liken the leviathan to a whale and a behemoth to an elephant. Other theologians have argued that Job was invoking mythological imagery his audience would understand and that the reference to those creatures is largely figurative.

Furthermore, creation theory and evolution are not mutually exclusive things. There are lots of Christians who subscribe to the theory of intelligent design--God had a hand in evolution. As the scientific evidence clearly supports evolution, that is the theory that best melds belief in science and God, at least in my case.

Personally, if you tried to convince me that dinosaurs and humans lived at the same time...I'd give you a really odd look and ask if you had in fact taken any classes regarding the development of human existence. While creationists might say that the scientific community is not looking at the issue objectively, I would argue that in fact it's quite the opposite. I might also point out that Darwin himself was a very strong Christian and knew his theory of evolution would cause great religious strife. In fact, throughout history great scientists have been vexed by the discovery of things in our world that went against existing doctrine and dogma and also against their own personal faith.

If Christianity is a journey--which I fully believe it is--we are meant to ask questions along the way of ourselves and our creator. Which is the fuller faith to possess: blind faith or intelligent faith?

04-04-2005, 02:49 PM	#57 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	I must say I have a hard time taking someone's point seriously when they can't even be bothered to spellcheck or double-check their grammar. That said, do we take the Bible literally or figuratively? Leviathans and behemoths can be 1) considered creatures of myth, 2) symbolic, or 3) literal creatures. Which is it? Thomas Aquinas argued that we should liken the leviathan to a whale and a behemoth to an elephant. Other theologians have argued that Job was invoking mythological imagery his audience would understand and that the reference to those creatures is largely figurative. Furthermore, creation theory and evolution are not mutually exclusive things. There are lots of Christians who subscribe to the theory of intelligent design--God had a hand in evolution. As the scientific evidence clearly supports evolution, that is the theory that best melds belief in science and God, at least in my case. Personally, if you tried to convince me that dinosaurs and humans lived at the same time...I'd give you a really odd look and ask if you had in fact taken any classes regarding the development of human existence. While creationists might say that the scientific community is not looking at the issue objectively, I would argue that in fact it's quite the opposite. I might also point out that Darwin himself was a very strong Christian and knew his theory of evolution would cause great religious strife. In fact, throughout history great scientists have been vexed by the discovery of things in our world that went against existing doctrine and dogma and also against their own personal faith. If Christianity is a journey--which I fully believe it is--we are meant to ask questions along the way of ourselves and our creator. Which is the fuller faith to possess: blind faith or intelligent faith? __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau