Last time I asked a similar question I got stupid, incorrect, nasty, ignorant, and dumb answers. The Bible says professing themselves to be wise they bacame fools. And believing in science falsely so called worship the creation. For the correct answer look for Yahoo Group Biblical Science News
2007-09-12 07:54:30 · 8 answers · asked by Jeremy Auldaney 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
If you have the "correct answer", as you state in your question, then why are you asking it again? Are you trying to justify your fundamentalist beliefs by hoping a "scientist" will agree with you?
I am a scientist (as in Registered Professional Geologist - PG) and a faithful, practicing Catholic. No, they are not mutually exclusive.
Fundamental creationists (a.k.a. chronologists) only count backwards through dogmatic documentation, not letting facts get in the way. Then they try to apply science to justify a pre-conceived answer, as in (un)intelligent design.
erolljr should read the Federal Judge's ruling in Pennsylvania regarding intelligent design. And Prof. Behe's scientific conclusions have pretty well been debunked.
Geology is a science. It is based on theories, testing those theories and justifications for findings. These findings and conclusions stand until challenged by other scientific findings. In order for it to be anything but science, Divine intervention cannot be considered as a driving factor.
Faith, on the other hand, is based on beliefs and philosophies that are accepted without proof. Its a way of living your life. Its not science.
Do I have all the answers as to man's origin? Of course not. Did man receive this spiritually (as in soul, Adam and Eve) somewhere along his evolutionary chain? Perhaps, but science is incapable of proving it either way.
Science and faith do not mix well. The last time that happened, people were burned at the stake.
2007-09-12 11:02:28 · answer #1 · answered by Tom-PG 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
:::::banging my head against the wall of ignorance::::
Here is the problem not only with your question, but with creationism in general. Creationism is not a science it is a philosophy. Your question implies that there is nothing to be learned. Everything is already known and it is in the bible. Do you believe the bible to be literally true? If so, why are you asking this question again? There should be no need to ask any questions if you believe the bible is literally true and has all the answers. If the bible does not have all the answers, than it is not literally or completely true. So how does this fit in with the belief that the bible is literally true?
How would I deal with a scientist who believes in creationism? I would try to have his professional credentials revoked. He is no longer a scientist. He has decided that there is no need for science since the bible tells him how the world was made where we came from. That is not science. That is philosophy.
Why do you believe the previous answers are incorrect? Oh I forgot, you already know the answer. You have no need to let the facts get in the way of your version of truth. I
2007-09-12 16:18:06 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Wu 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1. Explain dino's existence before man, where did they come from and where did they go in relation to the bible. If I recall Noah took 2 of each living creature on the ark?? Isn't that a discrepancy?
2. Where is Heaven? As we know outer space is beyond our sky per se. And we know that there are additional planets, so where does that put heaven?
3. How can he make scientific discoveries coincide with the teachings of the bible?
But most important he would need to be able to answer this:
How can 'creation' be explained by science facts?
2007-09-12 15:05:54 · answer #3 · answered by carmeliasue 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i guess that depends on what you mean by "creation". This can mean different things to different people. If you mean that Christian doctrine of creation (God is creator and sustainer of all), that's fully compatible with science (science explains how God did it, but He is the ultimate origin of all). No conflicts.
But if you mean that life, the universe, and everything was created from nothing between 6,000 and 12,000 years ago and that all (or most) of the sedimentary rock layers were laid down by a worldwide flood about 4500 years ago, I would ask "do you believe this in spite of the evidence to the contrary?".
BTW - the word science comes from the Latin word for knowledge. When the KJV Bible was translated (from Latin, Greek, and Hebrew manuscripts, as well as early English translation) in the early 1600s, the word science did NOT mean what it means today. So your particular application of that verse is misleading.
2007-09-13 19:27:04 · answer #4 · answered by Wayner 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would ask him to give his evidence that supports creation. If he pulls out the bible and starts talking about it then I know that this person is not a scientist and does not understand the scientific method.
To erroljr
Please give us some of this evidence. Just put a few examples on here of it. I am not interested in a link. Just give an example of scientific evidence that supports creation.
2007-09-12 14:59:24 · answer #5 · answered by A.Mercer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not ask him anything. At least not in the sense of defending his views. I would disagree with his view because I think that most credible scientific evidence points in the other direction. But what he believes is just fine for him and we could agree to disagree disagreeably
2007-09-12 15:00:31 · answer #6 · answered by James H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, there is a lot of scientific evidence that supports intelligent design supported by university tenured professers in major universities. Do a quick google and you will find the evidence you need from credible sights and people.
2007-09-12 15:37:55 · answer #7 · answered by erroljr 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When it comes to creation, religion and faith, there are no "correct" answers.
2007-09-12 15:02:58 · answer #8 · answered by OhKatie! 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋