Evolution...not really political, maybe controversial

[stjohnroe]

I think that I expressed my opinion on this matter in the past: http://www.cigarsmokers.com/showpost...2&postcount=13.

BTW, Richard Dawkins is also a good read

[Kenyth]

The Bible is a history book and a guide for christian life and religious practice, not a science manual. It was written, compiled, and translated by many human hands throughout history. The science and record keeping we have available now simply wasn't there back then (obviously), and the general population was lucky to be literate, much less educated. Much of it was originally written for simple people with simple language and using simple tools. The fact that it doesn't match up with modern scientific examination doesn't change the message or the spirit of what is in there. There are many lessons to be taken from its pages without worrying about whether every story actually occurred the way it was written.

[CoventryCat86]

The Bible is a history book and a guide for christian life and religious practice, not a science manual. It was written, compiled, and translated by many human hands throughout history. The science and record keeping we have available now simply wasn't there back then (obviously), and the general population was lucky to be literate, much less educated. Much of it was originally written for simple people with simple language and using simple tools. The fact that it doesn't match up with modern scientific examination doesn't change the message or the spirit of what is in there. There are many lessons to be taken from its pages without worrying about whether every story actually occurred the way it was written.

Thank you Kenyth! I don't know if I've ever seen a better short summary of the Bible that is as well written as this.

[nhcigarfan]

I agree, Nice work Kenyth.

[Kenyth]

Thank you! You're welcome!

[SmokinDVM]

The Bible is a history book and a guide for christian life and religious practice, not a science manual. It was written, compiled, and translated by many human hands throughout history. The science and record keeping we have available now simply wasn't there back then (obviously), and the general population was lucky to be literate, much less educated. Much of it was originally written for simple people with simple language and using simple tools. The fact that it doesn't match up with modern scientific examination doesn't change the message or the spirit of what is in there. There are many lessons to be taken from its pages without worrying about whether every story actually occurred the way it was written.

So we can conclude from your post that the bible is an inaccurate writing at best, and a total pile of bs is not out of the running.
When the religious zealots, and their ignorant followers, stop attacking proven scientific principles of which they have no real understanding, and stop holding up their particular form of religion and magic as a scientific irrefutable fact, I'll quit calling them on their bullshit.

[CoventryCat86]

So we can conclude from your post that the bible is an inaccurate writing at best, and a total pile of bs is not out of the running.
When the religious zealots, and their ignorant followers, stop attacking proven scientific principles of which they have no real understanding, and stop holding up their particular form of religion and magic as a scientific irrefutable fact, I'll quit calling them on their bullshit.

I'm with Barry on this one.

[Kenyth]

So we can conclude from your post that the bible is an inaccurate writing at best, and a total pile of bs is not out of the running.
When the religious zealots, and their ignorant followers, stop attacking proven scientific principles of which they have no real understanding, and stop holding up their particular form of religion and magic as a scientific irrefutable fact, I'll quit calling them on their bullshit.

How you see the Bilble is totally a matter of personal choice and faith. According to the Bible, God works completely outside the rules and boundaries of our known universe. That makes it impossible to prove or disprove. That also makes it a complete matter of faith.

I do agree that religion should stay away from science and research. To try and go against scientific fact and theory that has been held up by the research of innumerable great minds throughout history is a sure way to make yourself look foolish.

The Bible has it's value as a spiritual guide. That's just not something you seem to place value on. If you don't believe, then you don't believe.

[SmokinDVM]

How you see the Bilble is totally a matter of personal choice and faith. According to the Bible, God works completely outside the rules and boundaries of our known universe. That makes it impossible to prove or disprove. That also makes it a complete matter of faith.

I do agree that religion should stay away from science and research. To try and go against scientific fact and theory that has been held up by the research of innumerable great minds throughout history is a sure way to make yourself look foolish.

The Bible has it's value as a spiritual guide. That's just not something you seem to place value on. If you don't believe, then you don't believe.