I now know why there are YECists, literalists, and fundamentalists...

[Nathan45]

Because our beliefs were not formulated by [worldly] reasoning and [worldly] evidence.

They were formulated by the word of God; line upon line, precept upon precept.

Worldly reason and evidence can take a hike.

... this thread is 6 years old.

 

[AV1611VET]

... this thread is 6 years old.

Yes, but we're dealing with an attitude that has been in operation for 6000 years.

 

[Split Rock]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again:

Don't ask ad hoc questions, and I won't give you ad hoc answers.

I've said this before, and I'll say it again:

There are no ad hoc questions.. just as hoc answers.

 

[Nathan Poe]

Yes, but we're dealing with an attitude that has been in operation for 6000 years.

And stagnated quite thoroughly in the minds of some.

 

[sandwiches]

I've said this before, and I'll say it again:

Don't ask ad hoc questions, and I won't give you ad hoc answers.

You bet I would --

Boolean logic, aka special pleading.

 

[LifeToTheFullest!]

Yes, but we're dealing with an attitude that has been in operation for 6000 years.

Some do have trouble getting over the hump.