Oncedeceived
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I don't really care. It is just another point of inconsistency by theists.
Fair enough.
No, you are reading a book. You have yet to establish that this "God" is anything other than a character in that book as this point.
My claim was that Creation has predictions and support for those predictions. Considering it is a book that was written millenniums ago and that it is not meant to be a "science book", I feel it gives enough information to be informative.
That's why I try to stay clear of arguing bible interpretations. They are all different.
It is best that way. God uses the Bible to speak to those who believe in Him. Interpretations are based on what God wants to impart to those who are reading it.
That is not what I said.
Hm...
You referenced mainstream cosmology (in error) for a "beginning" of the universe, and then rejected the same science when it came to determining the timing of the formation of the heavier elements through to the Sun, Earth, and Moon. You are cherry-picking.
How was I in error? There is no real evidence for what sequence the earth, sun and moon formed in.
Science doesn't "prove" anything. There are however, ways to test and falsify theories of the earth and moon formation.
Ok, provide the evidence that would show earth could not have formed first.
If the bible cannot be tested, why look to it as a source of knowledge. How would one validate it?
There are things in the Bible that can be tested.
Agreed, but the problem with theism is the absence of a mechanism for resolving differences of opinion (barring war, torture, crusades, splits, etc). Scientific methodology and scientific consensus are beyond their reach.
It is a process. Scientific methodology has its place. Theology has its. The problem with Science vs. The Bible is that Science is discovering and changing all the time while the Bible is always the same. Some areas science isn't capable of providing the answers, at times science says one thing and then has to change it to accommodate new findings.
That tells me as much as saying that it was inspired by Bob.
OK.
So this is an exercise in futility. Meshing the bible with science gains no new knowledge, and persuades no one. I suppose it may make you more comfortable in your beliefs. Is that your goal?
My goal is as I've told you. Take it or leave it. I am not twisting your arm to converse with me. I am here to exchange ideas, to present my worldview to those who do not hold that same view and to gain insight into theirs. I want honest and respectful dialog between those who frequent this site. I have gained friendships, I've laughed and even cried with those who I've encountered on this and other sites. For those who wish to do so, I say Come let us reason together.
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