Norm Woodward wrote:
Using Eccl 1:5 would imply that anyone using the terms sunrise or
sunset, including most almanacs editors, TV weathermen, and, I dare
say, astronomers, must be a geocentrist at heart. That would be a hard
contention to support.
But Alan Harvey's point is that a literal reading of scripture and any
discussion about the meaning of word usage at that time (as our fellow
YEC brothers in Christ insist upon in reading the word YOM) would in
fact require us to also insist on a geocentric universe if we are consistent.
Indeed, we should also insist on a flat earth.
What you _chose_ to believe in the end is your own decision, but at least
let's be fair with one another. Consider that those of us who see ourselves
to be serious scientist (AND Christians) have also given considerable thought
to this issue. If in the end you don't agree with scientists who think
evolution
is a viable means through which God can act in the world for your own
personal
reasons, then fine, we don't insist that you do. We do however insist that
if you
claim that this decision is based on _scientific evidence_ that you provide
convincing support for your position and you show careful and thoughtful
consideration of the opposing views.
By Grace alone we proceed,
Wayne
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