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> If the Bible hermenutically actually teaches what you say, then the Bible is
> wrong! Science gives only the feeblest of support for any global flood idea.
> And if as you say, I have a good grasp of science then you should come to
> the same conclusion; the bible is wrong. One cannot have two mutually
> contradictory TRUTHS.
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Dear Glenn:
There lies the crux. Because in Gen. 1:1 states that all was underwater.
In v.6-7 describes God separating the waters. In v.9 states that the
dry land appeared. And again in ch. 6 through 9 describes the planet
underwater.
So, if I believe that the earth was never underwater (globally) then the
first chapter of Genesis is wrong along with the ones detailing the flood.
If to These we add your theory on evolution of mankind, one if left to
ponder:. Who is right and who does one believe Glenn or Scripture. Mind
you, even Jesus acknowledged the existence of Adam and Eve no some
primordial apes as the first ones of mankind.
The Bible was never intended to be a scientific journal. It does not show
a detail physical progression of things and history of mankind. It does
show man's constant efforts to set themselves as the ultimate source and
authority for all truth and wisdom. When Scripture says an event
happened, I believe it although I don't understand all of the variables.
As an example: Can science produce evidence for death humans coming alive
? A couple of months ago in a church service the worship leader had a
cardiac arrest. After the paramedics worked on him for 40 minutes they
declared him dead. No pulse, no breathing, no movement. A little old lady
asked the church to pray for him and he rose from the dead. I don't
understand all of the variables here but one thing I know, the God of The
Bible haves a lot of power outside our realm and we don't understand it,
comprenhend it o even begin to grasp it. In this case all of science
could say was it is finished. Let's dispose of it.
The trouble lies in fourth dimensional creatures trying to fit an
multi-dimensiontal God and His actions in their limited view of life. In
the lab we can take a cabbage leaf and break extract all of the chemical
substances used to compose it. But scientists can't take the components
and make a living cabbage leaf. And this is the limit of human wisdom.
Science has gone to great lengths and many things are understood better
today. But it is far from being the source and having the answer to all
questions.
So when you speak of truth, what are we talking about here ? Truth
according to Glenn. Other people look at the same evidence you have and
draw different conclusions. You criticize everyone of them, but
unfortunately most of them aren't in this forum to debate you and defend
their positions.
So when you declare Scriptures as wrong because they don't match your
conclusions, I must say that every human is entitled to his/her opinions.
But this not equate with being correct. One can be sincerely wrong.
Best Regards,
Dario Giraldo
Lacey, Washington