Part 1b: The Bible: Evolution vs. Creationism

[paintscribe]

Creation/Evolution

I was an old earth creationist. I really didn’t know what happened in-between the first and second verses of Genesis chapter 1, but I suspected it wasn’t evolution. After all, that is just plain silly. Who heard of a dinosaur giving birth to a chicken. Come on…

But there was enough evidence that the earth was more than 6K

Comments

[paintscribe]

to be honest, my biggest issue stems from the fact i expect to be rejected or have to go on the defensive as they throw apologetics and why questions at me and discredit anything I say, because they think i'm attacking what they believe (but they asked me the questions!!). I know what I was raised to think about people like me and my parent's reaction didn't help. I'm now... outside the circle. I'm far more hesitant because of that.

As to others, their beliefs are their own. Just because I don't agree with them in this regard does not mean I want to reject them or feel it is my place to convince them to change their minds.

Yes, I tend to think I'm right, but if I'm honest with myself, i'm probably wrong (or partially wrong) in at least 75% of my beliefs. And likely 45% of what I believe will change in the next year. Let she who is perfect cast the first stone... or be the shining beacon of what we all should be... lol.

It bothers me when the belief in a young earth creator means that the believer automatically has to consider most scientific discoveries to be fake and false and most scientists to be liars.

and it bothers me when religious and political leaders use the christian belief structure to influence and control good people to get a political seat or make money off them. I suspect there are a good number of political/radio/tv celebrities who fall into this category.

but when we get down to it, to the regular person who is religious, or spiritual or who just has a faith relationship... It doesn't mean their lives are less fulfilling than anyone else's. Some may have a better chance for happiness and contentment in life. In the end, I want the best for people around me and those I care about. If they find it in a Creator or in friends or in any non-damaging thing, I am happy for them.