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

So why is "a devotion to Christ" important? That's a doctrinal statement too. I can understand someone who asserts
"Jesus is not Lord" but not one who says "Jesus is Lord but I'm not claiming that that is true."

Shalom,
George

---- "John Burgeson (ASA member)" <hossradbourne@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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 10:43:13 2009