(Ian 5/22) Good questions Dave. This is why the story of creation is so ridiculous.
Science has shown that the universe is well over 6,000 years old so we have to go to
evolution. If someone wants to throw creation into it, i.e. creation through
evolution, then i have no way of argueing that point.
> Ian
> Yes, evolution COULD be a part of the creation process but IF it is, it IS NOT
> created by the God of the Bible (my opinion).
>
> (DAVE 5/22) Ian: Why do you think so? (I'm not disagreeing with you, just
> curious).
> Just to clarify: are you saying that EVOLUTION itself is not created by the
> God of the Bible, or that if evolution was the process we came into being
> by, then it wasn't at the hands of the God of the Bible?
(Ian 5/22) David, there are too many ridiculous stories in the Bible for me to
believe in the God of the Bible. The creation story, A talking serpent, Men living
hundreds of years, God enjoying a black mass sacrifice, A flood 5.5 miles high that
covered all the mountains, Noah and the ark, and I'm just scratching the surface. If
a god created this univers(s), it had to do so through evolution. There is no reason
for this god to reveal itself to us and there is no reason for it to want us to
worship it - or even believe in it. What's the point?
> Ian
> Why would you want a day to last a thousand years? You're not afraid of
> going to
> hell are you?
>
> (DAVE 5/22) Ian: Not at all, actually. I honestly hardly give "hell" any
> thought at all. What I meant was that I am so busy right now that I wish I
> had 1000 years for this flimsy little 24 hours we have now - the weather has
> been so awful up here that my business is taking a real beating as this time
> of year is the "show" - I like to think I have a stable composure but I
> think it is draining on me - it's just one of those periods in my life where
> there just aren't enough hours in the day - I'm sure you can relate.
(Ian 5/22) I knew what you meant. I was only joshing you. It's been a rather cool
spring even down here. It started early but it's just like some people who get up
early. They (it) just can't get moving. I hope things improve for you.
> Ian
> I'm still editing my book before sending it to Dave Matson. It should have
> been done
> a long time ago but many things took priority. I'll let you know.
>
> (DAVE 5/22) Ian: You see - with a good 1000 year "day" you could have had
> 500 books published by now! Please keep me posted on it (What is it called?)
> Holy
Moses
?
An Adventure in Truth.
> Regards.
>
> Dave.
>
> "Enough awareness invaded your consciousness that you realized it was best
> to get out of bed, into your clothes and get on with the day...In the same
> way, enough of the Person of Christ and his purposes and the needs of the
> world must invade our consciousness so that we are able to sleep no
> longer...we awake to get on with God's redemptive purposes."
> - Bryant