Bill Payne wrote: "Just as Jesus bypassed all naturalistic processes when
He created wine at the wedding feast in Cana (John 2), so also I think He
may have created the cosmos in a short period of time with the appearance
of age. Am I
saying that we should give up on science and just believe? No, not at
all; but I do think we should be willing to accept the miraculous if it
is consistent with the Scripture and perhaps suggested by what we
understand of nature."
That's a fair argument, Bill. My problem with it is that I have yet to
see anything cited by ICR and their friends which in the least suggests
the YEC thesis has any credibility.
Along this line, have you ever read Gosse's book OMPHALOS (published in
1957)? I have a copy (photocopy) of it -- it is still the best apology
for the YEC position I've ever come across. The only argument that can be
really formed against it (IMHO) is the "deceitful God" argument. For
those who don't know of it -- it is a variation on "Last Thursdayism."
Worth reading.
You wrote " I do think we should be willing to accept the miraculous."
Well, I do, but not in the case of origins. To do so is, I think, to
throw out all the science I know (or think I know). Essentially, "check
my brains at the church door." I can't do that.
Burgy
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