im also studying biology because ia want to become an optometrist, but eventough i read the bible and really believe that is the word of god, does it really mean that we came from adam and eve or is that a type of metaphor or something? cause of course bilogy would differ!
2006-10-06 11:41:51 · 4 answers · asked by mike 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
You can rest assured that the Bible can be taken literally. We came from Adam and Eve. You can be certain that science and the Bible do not contradict each other. You can be a Christian and believe in science. In fact, some of the most brilliant scientists in history—men like Pascal and Newton—were strong believers in God. I would even contend that being a Christian will make you a stronger believer in science and a better doctor. Christians realize that this is God's world; He created it, and everywhere you look you will see His footprints (so to speak). The Psalmist put it this way: "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands" (Psalm 19:1). When a scientist discovers something "new", he is really only uncovering something old—something God already did.
As a Christian, you also will want to be the best doctor you can possibly be, because God gives us our abilities, and He wants us to do our best. The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men" (Colossians 3:23).
The most important decision you will ever make is to follow Jesus, and if you have not done so, I pray you will ask Him into your heart today. Then ask Him to guide you in the future—and He will.
2006-10-06 11:47:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's a metaphor and it's borrowed from previous mythologies (see Epic of Gilgamesh) along with the Ark, Moses floating down the river as a babe, and other stories.
2006-10-06 18:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most catholics actually take it as a metaphor, and the early religion agreed. It wasn't until Martin Luther that protestants made it into a literal reading.
2006-10-06 18:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by Alucard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go with Biology, here's why:
Biology goes with what we KNOW...and no that doesn't mean evolution. It means that science has collected evidence. In some cases evidence proves...like that germs make you sick (no demons, like the bible claims). In some cases evidence IMPLIES, like evolution. We have seen it happen, fossils make a case that perhaps its how we all got here.
Genesis on the other hand is a story. It has no known author or editor. It was told by man, written by man, and chosen for inclusion into the bible by man...it has no evidence or occurance to base itself on.
2006-10-06 18:43:51 · answer #4 · answered by DougDoug_ 6 · 1⤊ 4⤋