Originally posted by @suzianneThe universe is approximately 13.8 billion years and 4 days old. (Give or take 4 days). Religion does indeed need to absorb this to be relevant.
More literalism.
The Bible was written for ancient man, and for modern man. It was clearly expected that man would learn a few things along the way. Well, I guess maybe not.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeHow old would Adam have appeared minutes after he was created? This assumes of course the creation account is true.
The universe is approximately 13.8 billion years and 4 days old. (Give or take 4 days). Religion does indeed need to absorb this to be relevant.
Originally posted by @eladarSorry, I'm not willing to make that assumption.
How old would Adam have appeared minutes after he was created? This assumes of course the creation account is true.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeCircular reasoning at its best. Atheists are definitely smart people. The inability to view things from different perspectives is definitely a sign of intelligence.
Sorry, I'm not willing to make that assumption.
Originally posted by @eladarYour assumption requires me to suspend all sense of reason. Where's the intelligence in that?
Circular reasoning at its best. Atheists are definitely smart people. The inability to view things from different perspectives is definitely a sign of intelligence.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeYou are obviously too smart to be able to see things from other perspectives. You are so smart that you believe your assumptions about reality are absolutely true without need of proof.
Your assumption requires me to suspend all sense of reason. Where's the intelligence in that?
After all if a smart person like you believes it then it must be true.
Originally posted by @eladarThank you.
You are obviously too smart to be able to see things from other perspectives. You are so smart that you believe your assumptions about reality are absolutely true without need of proof.
After all if a smart person like you believes it then it must be true.
Originally posted by @ghost-of-a-dukeSolomon, the wisest man who ever lived, said atheists are fools. What say you, Heartpence?
Thank you.