List of arguments Creationists shouldn't use (by leading Creationist organization)

[Vance]

To make the assertion that the beliefs that some hold dear are not only lies but are detrimental to the whole cause of the gospel is a bit much.

First of all, I have never said that anything is a "lie". I have not even argued against YEC'ism itself, but against the particular teaching that evolution and/or an old earth are absolutely, and without doubt, contrary to Scripture. This IS a stumbling block to many and, thus, is a detriment. This is not speculation, it is a simple fact, not only from my own experiences, but as shown by the posts I have presented earlier: there are many who have found the dogmatic teaching of YEC'ism as a stumbling block. Period.

And I am not the only one who thinks so. This is not just some fantasy of mine. Christian leaders and authors have said EXACTLY the same thing, and have URGED YEC's not to present their teaching in this absolute manner.

Some interpret scripture according to their conscious, others according to their faith, still others according to science. The truth will be revealed one day.

And some interpret according to their faith in a way that also agrees with the scientific realities.

 

[Gold Dragon]

To make the assertion that the beliefs that some hold dear are not only lies but are detrimental to the whole cause of the gospel is a bit much. Some interpret scripture according to their conscious, others according to their faith, still others according to science. The truth will be revealed one day.

I have no problem with YEC as a valid interpretation of Scripture that many Christians hold. As Vance said, the stumbling block is the teaching that YEC is required to be a Christian.

 

[Vance]

I have no problem with YEC as a valid interpretation of Scripture that many Christians hold. As Vance said, the stumbling block is the teaching that YEC is required to be a Christian.

Or even the statement that it YEC'ism is the only belief about origins that is consistent with Scripture, since this inevitably leads to the same thing.