FootballFan said:
Aj_habfan said:
FootballFan said:
MrBubbles said:
i believe we are Gods creations...and that doesnt conflict with the possibility of evolution. |
Its very hard to argue a point when Christians don't seem to believe the Bible anymore.
The Bible says that man was created as a special being—in the image of God, as opposed to the evolutionary view that has man is just another animal in the evolutionary process. (Genesis 1:26-27, 2:7)
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It's very hard to argue a point when someone wants an issue to be either black or white. What don't you understand about not taking the bible literally? It shouldn't be a new concept to you.
...and portions of the bible are always being debated about among christians - whether due to mistranslation over time, the open interpretation wording, etc.
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I understand that its not black and White. But, im not sure when the Bible turned from a literal meaning to a symbolic one.
Also OT: If 90% of Christians believe in Evolution then why hasn't it being taught a long time ago.
Im talking about the basics of it, not natural selection etc.
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Actually I read that symbolic interpretations from parts of the bible dates back to the 4th century or something like that.
As for your second point, I feel it's because creationists were still in the majority at the time and religion held more power on the education system, while they saw evolution as a threat. But the times, they are a-changin. Obviously Christians had to adapt or slowly go extinct, so most started accepting the theory as oppose to challenging it.
Damn I should have gone to bed a long time ago. That's usually why I avoid threads like these, you can get sucked in and are never able to leave. Night.
