RE: Cambridge Publishes Neo-Creationism

Pim van Meurs (entheta@eskimo.com)
Mon, 2 Nov 1998 19:34:33 -0800

> Pim:Let's assume that by chance the universe arose with physical
> constants allowing oxygen breathing carbon life forms to evolve. We are now here and marvel at how well our life form "fits" in the range of physical constants found in nature. A miracle ? Or an inescapable results ?
>
> Randy: A miracle? Not given the parameters of your question. Miracles, as
> defined in Scripture, have a definite purpose and therefore a "chance"
> event could not be a miracle.
>
> Pim:Why limit yourself to a biblical interpretation when talking about
chance then ?

Randy: I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I don't completely understand your question.

Since you state that miracles and chance do not have a Biblical interpretation why focus on the biblical meaning of the word ?