RicSeyler wrote:


atomweaver wrote:


Creationism is an aspect of overzealous conservatism. Its a petty
hi-jacking of Christianity by small-minded folk, who undermine
Christian faith by trivializing the Bible and its teachings with an
overly-literal interpretation, in most instances for political, rather
than spiritual, ends. I can't think of another single idea which so
stupidly undermine both valid scientific education _and_ the very
religion which it claims to be a proponent of.


Stands Clapping well said, well put


The marvel of biblical writing is that it presents highly
abstract ideas in folkloric form which can be understood by
the simplest minds. The more perceptive reader who is
capable of reading more deeply can easily see through the
myths to the more profound thoughts. It's not at all
surprising if those who require literal definition deny
there is an idea beneath it. It's to be expected. If the
authors wrote in the philosophical style their subject
called for, it would not be read by what is likely their
target audience.

rtk