[asa] A clarification requested

Keith,

A number of us have encountered some difficulty in understanding the meaning of words used in your paper "Evolutionary Theory and Continuous Creation". This problem was first reported to the forum in an email dated 28 July, as follows:
Keith believes 'there is no inherent conflict between evolutionary theory and a Christian faith with a high view of scripture.' He accepts the Bible as 'authoritative and true in what God intends it to communicate.' He continues, '...simply accepting the truth of the biblical writings does not indicate the meaning of those writings...There is no such thing as an objective reading of scripture.'

Dick (Fischer), I take it that you subscribe to these statements. But if we question His words, how are we to know what God intends to communicate to us? It seems to me that he (Keith) advocates a 'free-for-all' - a 'build-your-own' gospel from the biblical fragments one is prepared to believe! Is there really no such thing as an objective reading of scripture? When the Lord speaks - as in his 'Sermon on the Mount' - have we the audacity to question what he says? - to translate it into words we would prefer to hear? What kind of Christianity is this?!

It would help if you were to clarify the following, particularly - and demonstrate how they can possibly be compatible:

(1) '...a Christian faith with a high view of scripture.'

(2) 'There is no such thing as an objective reading of scripture.'

Thank you.

Vernon

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Received on Sat Aug 5 15:33:02 2006