I'm getting no where with this on the science page so I thought I'd try here. I'm interested in learning the Creationists' explaination of the methods God used to bring about the formation of the Giant's Causeway, I have read previously that it is related to Noah's flood. So if at all possible could someone explain to me the geological processes implemented by God and please don't just say that God did it full stop. Or turn this into a debate about weither or not Creationist science is a pseudo science. Thank you.
2007-12-06 05:47:17 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Thanks for the link Marji, that answered one question and opened up a load more. But never mind.
2007-12-06 07:05:01 · update #1
I read your counterpart question in the Science section of YA. Based on your edits to the original question there, I have to ask, have you actually read any of the articles on the AIG site? They do offer the creationist perspective/explanation of the geological processes (for example: http://www.answersingenesis.org/creation/v27/i2/cause.asp) - so I'm a bit confused as to why you indicate the answer is simply "God did it."?
Please note I am not advocating one position over another here. I'm aware of (and have read) some of the counter-arguments, including a direct critique of the article I linked to. I'm simply pointing out that answers and explanations HAVE been given and that there's a lot more depth to this debate than one would assume from reading the Q&A's here.
Edit: You're welcome. I'm open to "hashing" this out with you if you want to throw some of those questions my way. I have more background in biology/chemistry (with a few advanced courses in physics just cause the subject fascinates me) - but have access to folks with a background in the earth sciences.
2007-12-06 06:24:08 · answer #1 · answered by Marji 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Causeway Creation Committee founding member Stephen Moore:
“We don’t believe God created it the way it is, it was definitely a result of volcanic activity. Where we differ from the official theory is that we believe the cause of that activity was the flood we read about in The Bible. It says the fountains of the great deep opened up and because of that there was volcanic activity."
2007-12-07 11:48:32 · answer #2 · answered by alpha 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Main article: Giant's Causeway Tramway
The Giant's Causeway Tramway, operated by the Giant's Causeway, Portrush and Bush Valley Railway & Tramway Company Ltd, was a pioneering 914 mm (3 ft) gauge electric narrow gauge railway operating between Portrush and the Giant's Causeway. 14.8 km (9¼ mi)long, it was hailed at its opening as “the first long electric tramway in the world”.[1] Promoted by W.A. Traill it was powered by hydroelectricity from an elevated third rail, although steam tram engines were also used in its earlier years, and the power supply was converted to overhead wire in 1899. It opened to Bushmills in 1883, the extension from there to the Causeway following on 1 July 1887. The line did not reopen after the end of the 1949 season on 20 September, and was subsequently dismantled.
The new line
The new railway utilises equipment originally assembled by Lord O’Neill for a tourist line at Shanes Castle, Country Antrim, which closed in 1994. The idea of using this to revive part of the Tramway was largely conceived and promoted by David Laing. The Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills Railway Company is a not-for-profit organisation with charitable status. Clearance of the trackbed commenced at the end of 1999 and the railway carried its first passengers at Easter 2002. It is normally steam operated
2007-12-06 05:53:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
Finn McCool heard that the deadly and evil giant Benondomer, was coming to Northern Ireland to kill him. He was scared, so he dressed up as a baby and waited for the evil giant. Benondomer was from Scotland so he had to build a bridge across the water. when he got to NI, he went to Finn's house. There Finn's wife told Ben. that Finn had gone out, but he was welcome to stay. She showed him the baby which was actually Finn in disguise. When Ben. saw how big the baby was, he was frightened at how big finn ,ight be, so he ran back across the bridge, inadvertantly destroying most of it and leaving only the giants causeway. I hope that helps.
2007-12-06 06:02:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is the work of the great Irish giant Finn McCool, who built it to visit his sweetheart on a Scottish island. The opposite end of hte causeway can be found in Fingall's Cave.
2007-12-06 08:41:13 · answer #5 · answered by Norman W 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes...from a Creationist point of view, EVERYTHING is related to the Flood...even the Grand Canyon. I still don't see how that's posible, but to each their own. If you want to ignore basic Earth Sciences and look like an idiot when you speak, that's on you.
2007-12-06 05:51:59 · answer #6 · answered by mental1018 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The Jolly Green Giant - King of the Sweetcorn, Lord of the Leprechaun's...
According to the Bible, Noah murdered the Dinosaurs, as he left them to drown - Noah failed GOD (When was the last time you saw a live T-REX???)
Creationism - 'Voodoo PooDoo'
2007-12-06 06:15:54 · answer #7 · answered by John Trent 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Creationist: God put it there.
Science: all to do with rocks and temperature and natural fissure planes and hexagons. Bit complicated, but elegant.
2007-12-06 05:54:51 · answer #8 · answered by za 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Creationist science is an oxymoron.
2007-12-06 05:51:35 · answer #9 · answered by Bill 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
FINN MCCOOL BUILT IT!
cz he wanted over 2 scotland;)
2007-12-06 05:52:01 · answer #10 · answered by 22days =D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋