Re: [asa] the Way Science Works/

Good point. I should have qualified it as the "traditional literal view", since the allegorical view -- which also has a long tradition -- avoids the scrutiny of science. [Is there even much debate between allegory and science?] It is the specific literal view, which I think I can call traditional for most literalists, that has become problematic, though not all literal views are contradictory.

I am not familiar with the "framework" view, but I appreciate your attention to it. Of course, there are many frameworks an individual may elect to incorporate into their belief structure. Similarly, there are many reference frames science elects to choose.

My own view is more allegorical combined with "I'm not sure what that means" view. Yet, I am optimistic that a particular literal view I am working on will surface to become one that is actually supportive of science, and makes some subjective predictions, too.

Helio

  ----- Original Message -----
  From: drsyme@cablespeed.com
  To: asa@calvin.edu ; 'WENDEE HOLTCAMP' ; 'George Cooper'
  Sent: Friday, July 27, 2007 9:06 AM
  Subject: Re: [asa] the Way Science Works/

  What a fascinating sentence that is, probably more interesting than you intended.

  First of all, what is the "traditional" view? I agree that there are some interpretations of Genesis that are in conflict with science, but I am not sure how traditional they are. And those who hold those views would consider it anathema to "reinterpret" Genesis because it conflicts with science. Those that hold this view would consider the science flawed, and scripture as the only source of truth.

  Second, you used the word framework. Whether you realize it or not, there is a biblical interpretation titled the "framework" view. It sees Genesis more figuratively, but not as a fairly tale, and it does not conflict with science. If you are not familiar with it the leading authors of this view are Meredith Kline and Henri Blocher, among others.

  On Fri Jul 27 9:18 , "George Cooper" sent:

    Since the traditionally viewed framework of Genesis is now in conflict with science, reinterpretation is required. People who see it as a fairy tale will certainly have little reason to take it seriously.

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