From: Stephen J. Krogh, P.G. (panterragroup@mindspring.com)
Date: Fri Sep 12 2003 - 15:47:40 EDT
> -----Original Message-----
> From: asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu [mailto:asa-owner@lists.calvin.edu]On
> Behalf Of Walter Hicks
> Sent: Friday, September 12, 2003 10:13 AM
> To: gordon brown
> Cc: ASA@calvin.edu
> Subject: Re: My daughter is a YEC
>
>
> My question was not whether or not those speaking felt that their
> opinion mattered
> because of their education -- but rather why should anyone else
> who disagrees with
> them?
>
> I don't see many lawyers. politicians, mill workers, etc.
> attacking the religious
> notions of those supporting YEC, OEC, etc. It is only the
> scientists. And I must
> say that those who whine loudest about a "dialogue" seem to be most least
> interested in suggesting that those on the "other side" have
> anything sensible to
> offer.
>
> So why is there something about science that trumps all other
> fields in religious
> interpretation? If I want some information about quantum
> mechanics, I'll seek out
> Professor friend at Boston University. If I want advice on
> spiritual issues, I'll
> go to the Pastor of my church.
>
> I can see ASA presenting a forum to discuss the interrelationship
> of science and
> religious issues. I really like that, myself. But I think that
> constant attacks on
> YECs is unbecoming and out of place.
>
> Walt
If "True Christianity" requires one to deny objective reality, and replace
it with something that is evidently a false doctrine, why take any of it
seriously. If "True Christianity" demanded a geocentric view and a flat
earth, Christianity would be wrong and, knowing what I know (I have to deal
with the data every day - it is not like I can ignore it) I would have to
rescind my beliefs. YEC, Geocentricity and other false doctrines are worthy
of attack.
Steve
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