DarkDespair5 Posted:

Evolution. Earth created in X days. Jesus’ supposed reincarnation.

Etc.

http://www.nobeliefs.com/DarkBible/DarkBibleContents.ht

Evolution works just fine with Christianity.

The problem with Christians today is that they have no clue of how proper exegesis works, or how to apply hermeneutics when reading the Scriptures.

They claim everything in the Bible is literal, when it’s obvious that’s not possible. Jesus speaks in parables, obvious hyperbole in many places, some of the apostles use sarcasm, and many books are written in poetic verse and symbolism.

The creation story is symbolic. While God COULD’VE made the entire world in 6 days, it’s naive to bumume that because that’s what the literal interpretation is, that’s how it happened.

For example, the sun, moon, and stars weren’t created until the 3rd day, so until then, there would be no concept of what a ‘day’ actually was. Also, for an immortal God, the Bible frequently says things equivalent to “a million years is a blink of an eye to the Lord.”

The ‘day’ utilized in the creation epic is a literary device that allows ancient listeners to comprehend the work of a vastly powerful, supreme creator.

And no, you’re right, the resurrection isn’t accounted for by pure science. And to try to scientifically come up with a method for it would be to rob it of it’s significance and miraculousness. However, Jesus Christ was recorded as a major prophet by no less than 5 secular historians, including the Jewish historian Josephus, as well as Tacitus. Both recorded his trials, crucifixion, and burial. I’ve heard that they also record that the body disappeared from the tomb, but I’m not going to pretend I know that for sure. I’m honest with the spots of my learning I’m fuzzy on.

Evolution, on the other hand, is silly to try to disprove. We see the work of evolution going on in our own society. Look at how humans have increased in size over the last 100 years. We’re on average like 8 inches taller. Obviously, taller men get the genes pbumed on more frequently.

I was an Anthropology major for two years, so I know my evolutionary theory. And I fail to see why the laws of science and nature couldn’t have been set in place by the Creator.