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August 30, 2005
I am prepared to believe in Creationism
Creationists keep making claims that they will support evolution if independent scientists can prove with full scientific support that God did not create the universe some 600 odd (very odd) years ago.
Ignore for a minute that such a question is like telling someone that you will support apples if you explain oranges, I would make a corollary challenge to creationists.
I will believe in creationism if groups of biblical scholars working independently (this is a point I will have to insist on - please see my footnote for my definition of independently) can reach an agreement as to how long ago the Universe was created.
Since we are talking about a matter of 6000 years or so and the fact that the research matter comes from a book they claim to be the Holy word of God almighty and as such should be immune from alteration (altering God's Holy word would be blasphemy wouldnt it?), these independently produced dates would have to agree to within a decade.
If they can do that and give me their solemn word on the Bible (may God strike them down if they lie) that they adhered to my rules, then I would be willing to give credence to their beliefs.
It's only fair that we ask them to adhere to their own logic if they ask us (non-believers, scoffers, sniggerers etc...), using our own logic (and scientific method) to prove that Creationism is a load of bollox.
Note: 'independently' means:
1. that the Biblical 'scholar' will be cut off from contact from any peers outside the group that is compiling the information for an estimate on the exact day that said 'the word'.
2. Ideally the 'scolar(s)' will indulge in abstinence, fasting, prayer/meditation, within an isolated retreat (mountainous or not, their preference...)
3. In addition to finding the date that God spake his spoke, the 'scholars' should also pinpoint major milestones such as when fossils were placed in the mantle, the date that the last dinosaur died out (must be in the Bible somewhere eh?), what colour Jesus' eyes were, the exact location of the Ark (they must include proof in the form of wood, nails, dinosaur poo, or whatever...) and most importantly the exact date that the first Bible was written (old testament), because if its the word of God then it must have been created all of a piece, just like his other creations.
4. The 'scholars' must forward logically (their logic or ours, but must be internally consistent) sound alternative for all scientific 'theories/beliefs' currently 'en vogue'
Posted by dottie at August 30, 2005 10:24 PM