"John Smith" wrote in message
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JB wrote:

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None of this disproves the idea that the universe is created along with
the
laws of physics and the bio-chemical engines that conform to the will of
God. Let's face it, science doesn't disprove creation theory at all.
It
simply tries to explain and make use of what we are provided with.
Doesn't
mean we shouldn't give thanks.

The Bible explanation of creation isn't more specific than what was
appropriate for a developing intellect. Any one with any true intellect
will be in awe with the realization that all of the laws of Physics, the
extremely refined and complex Bio-Chemical engines that contribute to
life
in all its forms, and the extreme odds against a planet with the narrow
margin of environmental conditions, all would fit the definition of the
greatest miracle known. To be known by the only species enabled to know
it.

Whereas we struggle to understand where we are and what we are capable
of in
the here and now (and fall miserably short) The Bible actually dares to
and
does predict the future and stands as the most insightful understanding
of
our past, our nature, and hope for the future.

I can certainly understand how people could have a beef with "religion".
After all, the Bible even warns us of superstitious people, God haters,
hypocrites. Jesus himself warns in his parables that many would be
among
the righteous planted by the enemy to discourage, usurp and mislead.
Who
doesn't know of those in a group that gossip and tear down others. It's
like a boat on the ocean and some are chopping up the main mast for
firewood
because they just want to be comfortable, while some are chopping a hole
in
the hull because they are curious of what is on the other side and have
no
discipline or forethought. He never said it would be easy.


Man, when good reasoning, common sense and a good education finally hit
you ... your post, above, is going to be a real embarrassment ... :-(

Is that a threat?
Let me know when you have proved that rocks came out of nothing,
spontaneously. Then prove life sprang up out of rocks, then prove you
sprang up out of that. You have a long way to go in your religion. In any
case, good reasoning, common sense and good education Left the country long
ago. The dating issue is the only real point of contention, but the Bible
doesn't really specify a date for creation or if it refers to the whole
universe or to our solar system or out world. The specific details of
creation, as in how it was accomplished just aren't there. It's easy for
you to say billions because no one you know was there. My point is:
Science can't prove so you shouldn't slam the book shut just yet.

When you meet your maker, you will have more than your ego to worry about.