I suggested someone read Carl Sagan's "Cosmos" for an explanation of how the Earth was created.
He was one of the most respected scientists of the 20th century.
I suggested it might expand their mind a bit (quite valid you would think when he's proposing the account in "Genisis" is factual)
I recieved a violation for my efforts!
Why don't christians get violations for suggesting atheists read the bible?
2007-03-24 00:15:46 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I dunno. I've got his book; also the PBS series he hosted based on it. A landmark series beautifully done.
I'm with you on this one. I despise people whose minds, hearts and souls are so squinchy small that they have to put God in a little-bitty box so they can carry Him around and who get all bent outta shape when He just doesn't fit.
I've always held that what He did was set up the parameters, including free will, under which creation would be structured and then spoke His Word, did His "ZAP" and let 'er rip! Then mostly sat back and enjoyed the choreography of the show.
Creation is the biggest party ever. ENJOY IT people! And don't forget to thank the One who made it happen; the Triune God.
2007-03-24 00:25:45 · answer #1 · answered by Granny Annie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know why you got a violation for that. For the record, I'm sorry. I agree that us Christians NEED to educate ourselves, if for no other reason than to know what we're up against.
Perhaps it wasn't the fact that you suggested that Christians go read something by Carl Sagan that got you a violation. I didn't see the question, so I don't know, but is it possible that you were insulting in your question?
I'm in full agreement with you, believe it or not. And yes, I am a Christian.
2007-03-24 07:47:05 · answer #2 · answered by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I do not know why you would get a violation for that, but I once got a violation for saying that Islamic terrorists wanted to kill Christians and atheists. Said it was a threatening answer. I wrote and asked them just whom I Had threatened and they removed it. I don't think they really read them, they have keywords and away they go.
As for your question, I see no reason why Christians should not read that book or any other true science book. I enjoy science very much and I am a Christian and no I do not believe in evolution. I do debate and discuss it with some friends, that are not Christan and do believe it, and some that are Christians but believe in evolution. Including a micro biologist with his masters in biology and Chemistry. Intelligent discussion can be maintained by both sides. People that scream, rant and rave are afraid. That also goes for both sides
2007-03-24 07:27:28 · answer #3 · answered by mark g 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sigh. I got one for telling a young person to study science with an open mind and learn critical thinking by taking a course in logic. I was serious about it. It was the same advice I would give any teenager. I objected to Yahoo and am still waiting to hear back.
Don't you think the fundementalists are afraid to let anything into their minds that might cause doubt? I don't think they have strong faith. I think in reality its very weak and they have to constantly protect it by not thinking or questioning at all. I am not saying this to be ugly.
2007-03-24 07:42:13 · answer #4 · answered by sngcanary 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Any good atheist has already read the Bible.
2007-03-24 07:25:08 · answer #5 · answered by Atheistphilosopher 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It goes against their belief.
2007-03-24 07:25:06 · answer #6 · answered by halo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't offend me, it concerns me.
2007-03-24 07:22:20 · answer #7 · answered by DOT 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋