christianblog has put it very well. I'd add that I don't "believe in" evolution. I accept it as the best explanation for the diversity of life on earth, supported by several independent lines of evidence.
I don't think being made in God's image means that God is a physical being like us. We are spiritually in God's image. I believe that God is behind evolution and always knew that it would result in creatures who were capable of seeking Him out.
Dr Francis Collins, the director of the human genome project is a Christian who believes evolution is God's way of creating. He wrote "The Language of God" There's an interview with him here, where he discusses his faith and how he sees Genesis.
I'm pleased to see you don't think it's a problem if some of us see the first few chapters of Genesis as allegorical. I've met Christians who practically make a literal acceptance of it part of the Gospel. My cousin tells me I'm blind and deceived by Satan. That makes conversations with him difficult, which is a shame, as we are both Christians.
Thank you for expressing some agreement with me Lila, but I'm a bit concerned, because viewing your userpics, it looks like you are a West Ham Supporter, and as an Arsenal fan (eg: football aristocrat and top of the league by 5 points) I fear for your eternal soul.
What, 'ol Minto is a Gooner? I always thought he was the right sort. Not that today was very good for us - the worst Arsenal performance I've seen in years. The problem with someone being a West Ham supporter is... I always think of Alf Garnett...
Yeah, similar to during the Noah's Ark debate last week, that stuff isn't very important. What's more important is that realizing Christ is the savior. Everything else can follow.
I don't think being made in God's image means that God is a physical being like us. We are spiritually in God's image. I believe that God is behind evolution and always knew that it would result in creatures who were capable of seeking Him out.
Dr Francis Collins, the director of the human genome project is a Christian who believes evolution is God's way of creating. He wrote "The Language of God" There's an interview with him here, where he discusses his faith and how he sees Genesis.
I'm pleased to see you don't think it's a problem if some of us see the first few chapters of Genesis as allegorical. I've met Christians who practically make a literal acceptance of it part of the Gospel. My cousin tells me I'm blind and deceived by Satan. That makes conversations with him difficult, which is a shame, as we are both Christians.
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