Re: [asa] Of motes and beams

Vernon:
The passages are theological stories about Satan. They have nothing to
do with science.
All discussion about God is concerned with the supernatural. But that
has nothing to do with methodological naturalism.
Don

Vernon Jenkins wrote:

> Forum,
>
> I observe that many here are quick to pounce on any perceived weakness
> in the YEC position. But what of their own position as TEs? It appears
> to me that all are prepared to ignore some very fundamental Bible
> teaching. For example, concerning Job 1: 6-12, 2:1-6 and 1Kings
> 22:19-22, I am wondering what the purpose of these precious
> revelations might be if not to refute methodological naturalism -
> which all here appear to accept as a valid basis for practising
> science. Clearly, these extracts suggest that the _natural_ is, and
> always has been, open to supernatural activity - in God's wisdom, and
> at His discretion.
>
> It is interesting that Darwin's _goad_, Alfred Russell Wallace
> (undoubtedly, a reliable observer - though not a Christian) was
> convinced of the reality of the supernatural and wrote extensively of
> his first hand experiences of it. Many (including myself) would
> condemn his partiality for the seance - but his desire to learn,
> surely, cannot be faulted. On the other hand, our interest in the
> supernatural, as Christians, appears to begin and end with the
> resurrection. Is this really adequate for those who earnestly seek truth?
>
> Vernon
> www.otherbiblecode.com <http://www.otherbiblecode.com>

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Received on Mon Jul 10 21:47:00 2006