In the book of Genesis it says that God made modern animals AFTER THEIR KIND. Could this mean that God used the blueprints (DNA structure) of prehistoric animals in creating similar modern animals? Interestingly enough, this does not rule out evolution before this point.
What does made AFTER THEIR KIND mean to you? How can things be made after their kind unless similar things existed before?
2007-02-28 16:28:01 · 15 answers · asked by ignoramus_the_great 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
interesting point ....im sure God fully understands genetic engineering ...
2007-02-28 16:32:50 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Christians do study and ask God for wisdom while reading the Old Testament. It is very important to us.
When God made the animals, Genesis 1:24--25, He said, "Let the land produce living creatures according to their kinds: live stock, creatures that move along the ground, and wild animals, each according to it's kind." And it was so. God made the wild animals according to their kinds, and all the creatures that move along the ground according to their kinds. And God saw that it was good.
He placed each of the creatures in their own group. If you will read on further in verse 27, God created man in his own image. Man did not evolve from animals.
The Bible is God's written Word to us.
It was written by human authors, under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Above all you must understand that no prophecy of Scripture came about by the prophet's own interpretation. For prophecy never had its origin in the will of man, but men spoke from God as they were carried along by the Holy Spirit. 2 Peter 1:20-21. (New International Version)
Breakdown of the Bible
36 human authors inspired entirely by God over 1600 years.
66 separate books
39 Old Testament
Genesis- The creation of the world, sin, flood and birth of Israel
Exodus to Esther- History of the nation of Israel
Job to Proverbs- the books of poetry and wisdom
Isaiah to Malachi- Prophecy or foretelling of the future events to come.
27 New Testament
Matthew to John - Four Gospels representing the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ now with all authority in Heaven and earth.
Acts- Birth of the Church (The Bride of Christ)
Romans to Jude - Letters to the Churches
Revelations - The ultimate future plans for: The Church, Heaven, Hell, a New Heaven and a New Earth.
Here are some Bible Study Resources for anything you may want to look up:
www.Biblegateway.com
www.Ntgateway.com
www.Bible.org
www.Bible-history.com
2007-02-28 16:49:40 · answer #2 · answered by 4HIM- Christians love 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Genesis also states that at the time of Adam and Eve, all animals were herbivores. People didn't eat meat until the time of Noah. God's inspired word was to people who didn't understand the term "DNA structure." Of course, understanding the term hasn't made modern man much smarter.
What does "time moves differently for God than for man" mean to you? Quantum Physics in the Bible?
2007-02-28 16:44:57 · answer #3 · answered by angrygramma 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Creation blueprints not needed. After their kind = of which pertain to their likeness. Coexisting animals that are alike, in the same family. Mammals, reptiles, etc.
So when God made the cat family for example, there were tigers, lions, jaguars, cheetahs, house cats, pumas, etc. you get the idea.
2007-02-28 16:49:15 · answer #4 · answered by Gardener for God(dmd) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think this book will be very helpful for u to reach a solid decision
"The Bible, The Qur'an and Science"
by Dr. Maurice Bucaille
Translated from French and i just copy it from its backcover
"Back Cover"
In his objective study of the texts, Maurice Bucaille clears' away many preconceived ideas about the Old Testament, the Gospels and the Qur'an. He tries, in this collection of Writings, to separate what belongs to Revelation from what is the product of error or human interpretation. His study sheds new light on the Holy Scriptures. At the end of a gripping account, he places the Believer before a point of cardinal importance: the continuity of a Revelation emanating from the same God, with modes of expression that differ in the course of time. It leads us to meditate upon those factors which, in our day, should spiritually unite rather than divide-Jews, Christians and Muslims.
As a surgeon, Maurice Bucaille has often been in a situation where he was able to examine not only people's bodies, but their souls. This is how he was struck by the existence of Muslim piety and by aspects of Islam which remain unknown to the vast majority of non-Muslims. In his search for explanations which are otherwise difficult to obtain, he learnt Arabic and studied the Qur'an. In it, he was surprised to find statements on natural phenomena whose meaning can only be understood through modern scientific knowledge.
He then turned to the question of the authenticity of the writings that constitute the Holy Scriptures of the monotheistic religions. Finally, in the case of the Bible, he proceeded to a confrontation between these writings and scientific data.
The results of his research into the Judeo-Christian Revelation and the Qur'an are set out in this book
2007-02-28 16:42:02 · answer #5 · answered by Difi 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
That is nonsense there is no way people of the time could have knew whether things existed before. Do you think the dinosaurs just died off leaving the world without any animals for several million years then God suddenly appeared and created them. That is more ridiculous than their own stupid belief.
2007-02-28 16:42:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-10-17 00:03:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, the DNA structure from where from prehistoric animals came MADE man in this kind. I think.
2007-02-28 16:47:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
hold up... where did the "modern animals" part come from? God made "animals" after there own kind... that means there were no animals before God made them... hence ruling out evolution
"after their kind" is referring to the law of biogenesis in case you didn't know, it doesn't matter what it "means" to me. "How can things be made after their kind unless similar things existed before?" they are created.
2007-02-28 16:40:39 · answer #9 · answered by night_fox51 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You have misunderstood what you have read if it is true that you have it read.You just add the word "modern animals". the words "after their kind" means any kind of different animals. If it is a dog, dog. cow is for cow, zebra is for zebra. Hope you understand it
2007-02-28 16:50:28 · answer #10 · answered by Jesus M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Meaning is determined by the author. The author of Genesis 1 knew nothing of DNA. Therefore, you're out of gas.
2007-02-28 16:32:26 · answer #11 · answered by Steve 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋