It is a delicious irony that at the basis of fundamentalist creationism is the perceived need to use science to prove the Bible is the inspired word of God, and in so doing abandon faith altogether. That is, rather than being willing to let their faith in the existence of a creator be the basis of their belief, creationists seek scientific proof that there HAD to be a creator.
Does this not, in fact, make them members of a community of faithlessness?
2007-04-25 06:52:53 · 11 answers · asked by ? 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I think you make a good point and it is certainly worth considering. The only thing is, most of the fundamentalist creationist care little about science or proof from science, they just deny any other thought exists.
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2007-04-25 07:28:35 · answer #1 · answered by Dust in the Wind 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That makes a lot of sense although many would say that it strengthens their belief and faith in the existence of God by studying the universe. Some would even say that it shows God how serious they are about getting to understand him and the way that he created the universe. Oh well I guess it depends on the person's perception as everybody sees things differently from one another. I'm sure you already know where I stand on the issue however.
2007-04-25 07:07:32 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't see a problem with it. I think we need to research things, even things of the Bible. I am studying Greek so I can better understand the original text of the New Testament. Does that mean that my faith is lacking? I say not.
2007-04-25 06:59:50 · answer #3 · answered by mxcardinal 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 20:00:17 · answer #4 · answered by opp 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You misunderstand the term "faith". You are writing as if faith equates to blind belief. Christianity discourages this type of mindless faith (though unfortunately many Christians engage in it).
These scientists have faith in evidence. That is to say that based on what we can observe and verify, they rest their faith in the direction of the evidence; which they believe in a very compelling way points to God.
2007-04-25 07:12:43 · answer #5 · answered by sickblade 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely, if you reject part of the bible as inacurate or misinterpreted, then who determines what parts are true and what parts are misunderstandings.
If one tries to rewrite the bible in order to make it fit in with science they are rejecting the written word or God for a new revelation, making them no better than other 'christian' offshoots like Mormons and JWs who rely on extrabiblical books for doctrine and belief.
In essence they become the very people they love to hate.
2007-04-25 07:01:18 · answer #6 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Creation Science is a misnomer. Science involves observing natural phenomena, making hypotheses, testing those, and reaching conclusions based upon that research. Creation non-Science begins with a conclusion, then does "research" to prop up that conclusion.
It is not science at all!!!
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2007-04-25 07:01:48 · answer #7 · answered by Weird Darryl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. You have this exactly correct.
In choosing to pretend to have evidence for their beliefs, they reject the role of faith.
2007-04-25 07:06:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, they are just trying to better understand life.
2007-04-25 07:13:45 · answer #9 · answered by danksprite420 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you have it backwards. They don't need to prove anything to themselves-but to the skeptics.
2007-04-25 07:00:28 · answer #10 · answered by DATA DROID 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋