Direction of Evolution

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SFS earlier said that he believed that God could be behind evolution. I countered that he could be right, but if that were the case it would still not be appropriate to call it evolution
Right. And I told you why your comment made no sense, in terms of actual current or historical usage of the word "evolution". You don't seem interested in the truth or falsity of this belief of yours.
 
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The problem is, that the term "creationist" has been tainted by its association with Fundamentalist Protestantism

So has the word "christian" or "born again" or "saved by the blood" or any number of genuine spiritually based words/phrases, but they still have their original meaning no matter how abused they are.

I suspected it was something like this for you. You've been so berated, brow beaten and intimidated by intellectual atheists who'd think you a fool for believing in a creator that you've sold your inheritance for the sake of avoiding their scorn. Haha okay, okay I admit that's a little dramatic, but I think it communicates the point.

A creator is what we have. Don't be ashamed of him just because some atheists might think you're stupid for being loyal to him.

Listen to me carefully. The issue here, at this moment, is not how God did it, but rather that God did it. This is not evolution. The very heart of evolution, at its essential core, is that there was no intelligence behind our being here. You need to face that.

If you want to say an intelligence is responsible for us being here, then you support creation. Don't let atheists divide you from your faith in an intelligent being behind our existence. Don't let them convince you that it's a sign of being reasonable or level headed to adopt their empty theory as your own.

Show some back bone and stand up for your creator.
 
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Right. And I told you why your comment made no sense, in terms of actual current or historical usage of the word "evolution". You don't seem interested in the truth or falsity of this belief of yours.

Nah, you got the same thing going on as speedwell.
 
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No, because in heaven they won't put profit over safety.

(ps, and we'll have different bodies, too ;) )

"But, since a great deal of the world's problems involve people causing problems for one another, you'd end up with no one being able to cause problems anymore, and then where does that leave you? People unable to make any choice except the right choice, in every circumstance and situation. Congratulations on turning the human race into robots just because you feel indignant that God may expect you to actually confront, challenge, and solve problems rather than complain about them."

So are there going to be the same problems in heaven as there are on Earth? If there are no problems in heaven, would we be turned into a race of robots?
 
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So are there going to be the same problems in heaven as there are on Earth? If there are no problems in heaven, would we be turned into a race of robots?

Why are you so keen on this topic all of a sudden? What are your thoughts on the comments I already shared regarding humans and their proclivity to continue serving dangerous food to one another for the sake of profit? You don't want to comment on that?

You just wanna keep firing off questions about my beliefs in what happens after this life? Are you thinking of becoming his disciple, too?
 
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So are there going to be the same problems in heaven as there are on Earth? If there are no problems in heaven, would we be turned into a race of robots?

Haha, LM check this verse out. I couldn't help being reminded of it...

John 9:27
 
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I suspected it was something like this for you. You've been so berated, brow beaten and intimidated by intellectual atheists who'd think you a fool for believing in a creator that you've sold your inheritance for the sake of avoiding their scorn. Haha okay, okay I admit that's a little dramatic, but I think it communicates the point.
In fact, atheists generally are quite tolerant of my faith and don't give me any grief about it. On the other hand, I have been berated and brow beaten plenty (but not intimidated) by people like you.

A creator is what we have. Don't be ashamed of him just because some atheists might think you're stupid for being loyal to him.
What makes you think I am ashamed? I am quite vocal about my beliefs and don't try to hide them from anyone.

Listen to me carefully. The issue here, at this moment, is not how God did it, but rather that God did it. This is not evolution. The very heart of evolution, at its essential core, is that there was no intelligence behind our being here. You need to face that.
That is still nothing but malicious slander.

If you want to say an intelligence is responsible for us being here, then you support creation.
That may be, but I don't support the heretical aberration which is creationism.
Don't let atheists divide you from your faith in an intelligent being behind our existence.
They're not trying to.

Show some back bone and stand up for your creator.
LOL! Why do you think I am arguing with you?
 
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What makes you think I am ashamed?

The problem is, that the term "creationist" has been tainted by its association with Fundamentalist Protestantism and other Christians don't like to use it.

You don't want to talk about creation because you're afraid of what others may think of you; what matters is that they don't even get the hint that you're like those weirdos, so instead you call it evolution and slip under the radar.

You see, speedwell. I do listen to you.
 
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