I have some Christian friends who are admittedly quite embarrassed by Kirk Cameron, and especially his banana argument; they have said quite clearly that they believe this does no credit to Christianity and that it actually damages perception of their religion. I was curious what Christians here felt about this. Do you think such "arguments" hinder the perception of Chrisitianity, or do you feel strengthened in your faith by such things?
Everyone be nice, please!
2007-10-30 08:07:19 · 30 answers · asked by Jack B, goodbye, Yahoo! 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
AngFlowr is correct: Cameron promotes the idea of Creationism by postulating that bananas were created as the perfect food for man because of shape, that they have a peel, etc.
2007-10-30 08:18:52 · update #1
Honestly Jack, I think it was not a well thought out argument. I for one feel like there is no need for any further proof than what God has already provided. You either have faith or you don't. In the end it is the individual who must stand alone and give account for his choices and actions.
2007-10-30 09:37:14 · answer #1 · answered by Semp-listic! 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
People need to be careful what they're putting across when they decide to represent any group! I do think the banana thing is pretty goofy and non-conclusive, but nowhere near as damaging as people who call themselves Christians, but then act hateful or judgmental of others and make them think we're all raving lunatics and hypocrites! I don't think those guys did any more damage to the perception of Christianity, though, just to their own careers and credibility.
2007-10-30 08:21:22 · answer #2 · answered by bainaashanti 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm living in Guatemala. I have no clue about the banana thing but I am hardly embarrassed by what other people who claim some connection to God might say.
I mean, look at the Poop! Why does he and the other leaders of that dead branch wear clown suits?
That should be a real embarrassment to his followers.
I just laugh at it and maybe some times feel sorry for their blindness.
nice as I can be
Gypsy Priest
2007-10-30 08:15:20 · answer #3 · answered by Gypsy Priest 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Yes it is embarrassing, but easier for me to handle than when I see hateful things posted here in the name of Christ. That grieves me. My faith is strengthened by living my life obeying the two commandments that Christ said fulfilled the Law: Love God with all of your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself. I fall short, and I am still learning.
2007-10-30 11:57:42 · answer #4 · answered by One Wing Eagle Woman 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Wasn't it something about "The banana proves that God exists because it fits perfectly in the hand and is wrapped up nicely and there's no way something that great was made by chance?"
Yeah, I'm no christian but that is quite silly.
It's kind of like saying that God doesn't exist because watermelons are so huge, you have to cut into them to eat them, and that's terribly inconvenient for those of us who don't have big hands like bears to smash things with.
2007-10-30 08:13:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 7⤊ 2⤋
Kirk Cameron has proved creationism by showing if there were evolution we would have not just circles and squares, but TRANSITIONAL FORMS, such as SQUIRCLES.
2007-10-30 08:12:35 · answer #6 · answered by Captain Cod 6 · 4⤊ 1⤋
As a Christian I wasn't embarrassed about it. I thought it was a rather simple minded analogy though.
2007-10-30 10:47:57 · answer #7 · answered by gabeymac♥ 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes a banana is not just a banana.
2007-10-30 14:42:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The link to the banana thing, lol.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of90cKxSeuw
2007-10-30 08:18:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I was not embarrassed for him, the other guy did it.
I thought the whole analogy was in simple but poor taste.
2007-10-30 18:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋