The following exerpt was copied and pasted from the Creation Museum website. I was slightly shocked to read this:
"The Creation Museum goes far beyond mere science. It doesn’t elevate man’s intellect by using science to “prove” Scripture. Instead, God’s Word is placed first and human reason is last."
2007-09-24 03:59:05 · 12 answers · asked by Christy ☪☮e✡is✝ 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
http://www.answersingenesis.org/articles/2007/06/25/evolution-is-now-an-excuse
2007-09-24 04:03:20 · update #1
Their "far beyond mere science" cues me that the rest is BS.
I agree with them that their Creation Museum goes far beyond science. It bypasses science completely and plops itself smack dab in the middle of superstition and wishful thinking.
2007-09-24 04:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by nondescript 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
"Creationists admit that human reason is not a basis in their beliefs?"
No, they admit that human reason is not the MAIN or ONLY basis for their beliefs. Furthermore, you are quote-mining, since they clearly ask on their "Philosophy Questions and Answers" page (first link below) "Why are logic and reason important for Christians?".
"The Creation Museum goes far beyond mere science."
As does evolution, which stands or falls on methodological naturalism, which "is not... deducible by the experimental method, but a philosophical assumption from outside science" and "rules out the miraculous and providential works of God in His creation, even before investigation begins". Creationists are generally more honest in admitting their bias.
"t doesn’t elevate man’s intellect by using science to 'prove' Scripture."
Nor can be scripture be "proven", however good the evidence to support belief is.
"Instead, God’s Word is placed first and human reason is last."
I would suggest there is more evidence to support the infallibility of the former than there is for the latter.
2007-09-24 11:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by Deof Movestofca 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
They may as well use Sesame Street muppets......."One of these things is not like the other"song......it would seem much more credible and appropriate for the age group who reads and believes this. Here's an interesting site:
http://www.spiritualatheism.com/
2007-09-24 11:15:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is truly chilling to think that the leader of the free world is a man who sincerely believes that "the jury is still out" on evolution....
2007-09-24 11:03:45 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Oh, poor Christy! The age of innocence has ended for you. Yes, they ignore reason completely. It is sad. We're here for ya, darlin'!
2007-09-24 11:03:37 · answer #5 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
That is quite an admission on their part. One that makes it hard to argue with them since they are basically saying they are incapable of arguing, lol.
2007-09-24 11:03:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Genesis has been widely described by theologians as parable. So much for "Answers" there.
2007-09-24 11:07:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It's called Faith. It's a gift given freely by God.You can accept it or not,it's up to you.
2007-09-24 11:12:31 · answer #8 · answered by John r 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yeah... that's what we do... we realize God is a higher being so He's obviously more intelligent then us.
This is going to sound derogatory, but this question sounds like a kid telling his parents he's smarter then them.
2007-09-24 11:05:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
God's thoughts are higher than my thoughts... I want to think like Him, not just like a mere human.
2007-09-24 11:02:44 · answer #10 · answered by The Apple Chick 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋