Wait a minute, now ya'll got me thinking!?

Question

Hypotherically speaking so god created earth and Adam and Eve. With that said now I'm talking history, if it was so beautiful when it was all created then what about the ugly cavemen, dinosaurs and the ice-era? That's not pretty but prehistorical and there's findings, is Genesis for reals? What about science, history and it's findings? Could it be that someone decided to write beautiful stories along w/scary ones and called it the bible? I am confused.......help!

Answer 1

the bible says that outer space is full of water (genesis 6-10).

what do you think?

Answer 2

No one will get it if they are not honestly seeking. There is this thing called Faith. 2 Cor 5:7 = we walk by faith and not by sight. True believers do not need 'proof' via science. I can not explain the so-called cavemen and whether man & dinosaurs ever co-exsisted. I do know that there was a great flood and some Christians look at the stooped figures of the cavemen and the smaller overall body size as those humans that were killed during the flood of Noah...buried under tons of debris for thousands of years.

The sad thing is that people look at the bible and try to explain away what happened and say their is no proof of this, that, and the other. The Bible never said that God created Adam and Eve ONLY. It says they were created first. Whether He created a million folks or two, that has nothing to do with what I need to do to get to heaven. There are tons of things that occured that are not in the Bible. Even miracles that Jesus did are not all listed in the Bible. Enough is in there so that we can follow the plan of salvation, understand what the OT worshippers had to do, and understand what we need to do.

Answer 3

There are a lot of questions here. Some have quite long answers. You can email me about these if you wish. I would be glad to tell you, what I think about these from the Christian point of view (Which I am). The ice-age, the cavemen, the dinosaurs are all explainable to me and I am satisfied. You can listen to what I have to say and then decide. If not, then that's cool too. I'm here though if you want to talk about them.

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God Bless.

The person above me, has a great question that is also explainable, and my interpretation of that. As well as others that I learned under. Again, have a wonderful day/night and God Bless.

Answer 4

Keeping a Balanced View of Science

Notwithstanding triumphs of science that benefit humanity, we must bear in mind that scientists are only human. They are not beyond temptation and corruption. Their motives are not always noble. Truly, science has its proper place in society, but it is not an infallible guiding light in an ever-darkening world.

The journal Speculations in Science and Technology observes: "The history of science shows that however majestic the leaders of science . . . appear, they are still fallible." Actually, some are more than fallible.

For the reasons given in these articles, it would be unwise for Christians to get involved in scientific controversies or to promote unproven scientific theories. For example, some may become obsessed with fear of electromagnetism. Then, with the best of intentions, they could begin to encourage others to dispose of their microwave ovens, electric blankets, and the like. Of course, everyone is free to make a choice, without criticism from others. But those who choose a different option should be able to expect the same consideration. So, it is wise to avoid spreading sensationalism. Whether many unusual claims are true or not has yet to be proved. If some of these claims eventually prove unfounded or even wrong, then those championing such claims not only look foolish but may have unintentionally caused harm to others.

Need for Prudence

How should a Christian react to scientific reports sensationalized in the media? First, examine the bias. What is the motive for the article or news item? Second, read the entire article. The sensational headline may not match details in the article itself. Third, and most important, check the track record of those speaking. Do they speak the truth? Do they have a hidden agenda?-Romans 3:4.

It can be said that if scientists are viewed with skepticism by some, the situation is of their own making. The credibility of some scientists as neutral seekers of truth has become badly tarnished. Science has opened up exciting vistas of knowledge of our world and the universe. However, some predictions of a better new world based on science inspire fear and concern rather than hope.

Some experts are sounding ominous warnings about possible future disasters. Nobel Peace Prize winner British physicist Joseph Rotblat expressed his concerns this way: "My worry is that other advances in science may result in other means of mass destruction, maybe more readily available even than nuclear weapons. Genetic engineering is quite a possible area, because of these dreadful developments that are taking place there." Australian National University Professor Ben Selinger spoke of the problems he can foresee: "In my view, the next crisis is most likely to happen in the area of genetic engineering, but I don't know what, or how, or when."

On the other hand, the Bible, the Word of God, is a sure and reliable 'light to our roadway' to a secure future of peace, good health, and world unity, on a cleansed earth under the rule of God's Kingdom.-Psalm 119:105; Revelation 11:18; 21:1-4.


"The Overriding Supremacy of the Myth"

In recent years some scientists have raised serious doubts about the viability of the theory of evolution as expressed by Charles Darwin. This is especially true of molecular biologists.

In his book Evolution: A Theory in Crisis, Michael Denton, a researcher in biology, wrote: "The raising of the status of Darwinian theory to a self-evident axiom has had the consequence that the very real problems and objections with which Darwin so painfully laboured in the Origin have become entirely invisible. Crucial problems such as the absence of connecting links or the difficulty of envisaging intermediate forms are virtually never discussed and the creation of even the most complex of adaptations is put down to natural selection without a ripple of doubt."

He continues: "The overriding supremacy of the myth has created a widespread illusion that the theory of evolution was all but proved one hundred years ago . . . Nothing could be further from the truth."-Page 77.

"If it could be demonstrated that any complex organ existed which could not possibly have been formed by numerous, successive, slight modifications, my theory would absolutely break down."-Origin of Species, Charles Darwin, page 154.

"As the number of unexplained, irreducibly complex biological systems increases, our confidence that Darwin's criterion of failure has been met skyrockets toward the maximum that science allows." (Darwin's Black Box-The Biochemical Challenge to Evolution, Michael J. Behe, pages 39-40) In other words, recent findings in the field of molecular biology raise serious doubts about Darwin's theory.

"The result of [the] cumulative efforts to investigate the cell-to investigate life at the molecular level-is a loud, clear, piercing cry of 'design!' The result is so unambiguous and so significant that it must be ranked as one of the greatest achievements in the history of science. The discovery rivals those of Newton and Einstein, Lavoisier and Schrödinger, Pasteur, and Darwin. The observation of the intelligent design of life is as momentous as the observation that the earth goes around the sun."-Darwin's Black Box, pages 232-3.

Answer 5

The Bible tells us that animals were created before people (just like science proves) and that humans used to live to 900+ years old (so these elderly humans were probably the "transitional" skeletons found). And the ice-era and dinos may not seem pretty to you, but to me they are amazing.

Answer 6

First God created Adam.
Then God brought Eve into the picture.
They had children.
God created no one else.
Now there are billions of people on this planet.

...explain that one.

Answer 7

Back when I was studying Mormon doctrine, they had an interesting answer to this. It even made sense. Most Christian religions won't even address it. BTW- I was Mormon for 10 years...and despite what non-Mormons will tell you...they ARE Christians. So, if you really want to know, ask an LDS missionary.

Answer 8

"is Genesis for reals?"

not even Orthodox Jews who study Genesis daily in its original language and form believe it's "for real" (eg, a literal narrative)

they understand metaphor and allegory

Answer 9

Genesis isn't real. I'm not religious to begin with, but hey, you asked for ideas.

Answer 10

well thats some where in between the 1st and 7th day of creation, since a day to God is like a 1,000 yrs.to him. he didnt do it in our timeing of 7 days, you see.