Re: [asa] Yes -- the YECs are still winning

On 2/5/09, Dehler, Bernie <bernie.dehler@intel.com> wrote:
>
> A question: Why not have a position against YEC since this is a group of
> scientists who reject a young earth because it goes against science? Their
> name alone disqualifies them in science- "young earth" (unlike 'old earth'
> or titles with 'evolutionist' in it).

I understand the argument here. But I will argue against it.

I am personally uncomfortable with the ASA taking such a position. In
all Christian groups there are "fence builders" and "bridge builders."
I think the former do a disservice to the faith, regardless of their
stated motivations.

I am reminded of the Christmas card we got last December from an old
friend who proudly stated that he and his wife had left their
denomination "to affiliate with those who say "Jesus is the Way"
rather than "Jesus is a way." If our fellowship depends on doctrinal
orthodoxy -- or on anything except a devotion to Christ -- it may not
be worth very much.

Finally, there are some YECs who hold that position while admitting
the scientific data does not support it. I presume some are
scientists, and therefore eligible as anyone else to be ASA members. I
don't have to agree with their thinking to have fellowship with them!

Even such persons as Henry Morris and Duane Gish, who continue to
argue YEC on the basis of bad science, I count as friends (I know --
Henry has gone on). Our common bond in Christ trumps all.

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Received on Fri Feb 6 09:53:11 2009