This is for those who believe in a literal interpretation of genesis. Its pretty simple, i'd just like an explanation of how you fit koala bears and marsupials in general into a literal interpretation of the flood story.
In the whole account, it specifies that the death was every living thing that had breath in it's nostrils. Creationists make a big deal about this, as it is a looophole for plants, insects and anything else without a nostril. Personally, i think that as a rationalization, it blows.Originally posted by theyre here
Genesis 7:23
"And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark."
This account seems pretty clear, "every living substance" is a very broad description. One must ask, what about all the plants as well as indigenous animal species around the world.
Originally posted by theyre here
Genesis 7:23
"And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark."
This account seems pretty clear, "every living substance" is a very broad description. One must ask, what about all the plants as well as indigenous animal species around the world.
Originally posted by Josephus
That's not my question. If you really want an answer this question, I suggest you answer mine:
Would you, as God, kill someone who is killing others? [/B]
Originally posted by maninastrangeland
so, with this flood thing.
god made a mistake?
That's silly. Not all of the "floodwaters" came from rain. The Bible says, "The fountains of the great deep burst open". The floodwaters were most probably, saline. The plants survived by seeds, bulbs, floaters, etc. If God gathered the animals, He is certainly capable of protecting the plants also.Well... one must ask how the plants, salt-water fish, and coral were able to survive?
Originally posted by Ben johnson
That's silly. Not all of the "floodwaters" came from rain.
Did you really wanna post this, or did the devil make you do it?Why, ARK-ANGELS of COURSE!