Do Christians really believe that hokum about Noah gathering 2 of every species on a boat?

Question

I mean, seriously people. We're still discovering new species every year NOW, and we're supposed to believe Noah gathered 2 of every species THEN when he didn't even have a car, let alone a plane?

And then he is supposed to have housed them all on a boat that wasn't even the size of modern cruise ship? And where did he keep food for this teeming mass of creatures?

Answer 1

The logistics are a bit far fetched..

But alas someone will say "god" gave noah food every day for all the animals so he didn't have to store it and "god" made sure Noah got ALL the animals he didn't need a plane or car... Whenever logic is lost in the bible the all purpose answer is "god" can do anything...

I find the whole story preposterous..

Answer 2

Your misunderstanding of the animals beHOOVES you!! There were more than the 2 pair if you read all of Genesis. There were 7 of some (probably for food and sacrifices). By the size, it could have housed them. You do not have to believe God's Word as many in Noah's day were doubters also. But then again, look what happened to them. The end days will be like the days of Noah. Hmmm, looks like the Bible is right again. Read the Bible, it does a spirit good!

Answer 3

Yes, I do believe it. Here's why.

First of all in Genesis God says that every animal produces "after its own kind". Dogs, wolves, and coyotes probably had a common ancestor. Horses, zebras, and donkeys probably had a common ancestor. House cats, lions, and pumas probably had a common ancestor. You see where I'm going? There weren't as many animals as it might seem by looking at the world today. Also, and this is kind of a no-brainer, but no one ever said these animals were collected as adults. Two infant animals of every species could have easily fit onto the ark described in the Bible, and infant animals wouldn't have required as much food as adults.

Answer 4

Noah trusted in God and God helped him. Remember that God planed the boat, he would have of course an area for everything. animals wouldn't have been as violent in those days, and plus some species may have interbred since then. some species of animal are very small. Also all the water animals wouldn't be on the ark, (that would be stupid. God would pan the Ark so every *burrow* would fit together like a puzzle piece. God is amazing and does things like that everyday. You can ask him in heaven:)

Answer 5

Well, to be honest, I sure do and I also believed that Jonah was swallowed by a great fish, Jesus walked on water, Samson whipped a 1000 Philistines with the jaw bone of a donkey, and that God parted the Red Sea. But even more, I believe that God revealed Himself to humanity through His Son Jesus Christ, who was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died for the sins of the whole world, was buried in a tomb, resurrected the third day, ascended back to the Father, sent His Holy Spirit, and today is still changing lives through His saving power. I know you didn't ask for all this, but I thought I would take this oppurtunity to share a whole boat load with you.

Answer 6

I'm and atheist but have you ever read what you are beefing about? The old testament says two of many species. BTW it was seven of some species, the same ones taht would later become kosher.

Answer 7

God did the tough part; Noah just gathered what God brought.
"There went in two and two unto Noah into the ark, the male and the female, as God had commanded Noah." (Gen 7:9)

Answer 8

You're so wrong. It was one pair of some and 7 pairs of others.
As they said in Jaws - "We're gonna need a bigger boat".

Answer 9

Well obviously he didn't have a car or a plane... this was some thousands of years ago...

Why don't you read the Bible before making silly accusations?

Answer 10

He probably DID read the bible. That's where he read this bizarre tale that only a 6yr old could believe.

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