Literal Genesis

Ouch double post. And this time the first post was wrong?

Hey theotherguy,

I'd like to say thanks for dropping by in Origins Theology. Us TE's are more than happy to answer your questions, so I hope you stick around.

Now for your questions. For a start, I'd like to make sure you know that because we are TE's it does not mean that we think that the entire Bible is metaphorical - this is far from the truth. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is the most fundamental basis of all Christianity; without believing it I don't think any of us could call ourselves Christians! So we aren't challenging this. The fact is, the Bible is a much more involved book than just 'taking it literally'. There are many parts of the Bible where there are more than one interpretation - this is why there are so many denominations within Christianity; Catholic, Orthdox, Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Pentacostal, Baptist... the list goes on! For TE's, the interpretation of Genesis is just another passage which we believe has another interpretation, which we believe to be valid.

Instead of going through and answering your questions one-by-one, I think it'd be easier if I just give a general overview of what Theistic Evolution is, and our reasons for why we believe what we do. Please note; like YEC's, OEC's, Gap Theorists etc. etc., we do not have the exact same views, but I'll try to cover all bases . Have to head to sleep now (stupid timezone differences, but I'll post tomorrow morning, my time. (GMT +13:00)

Peace,
Alchemist

grmorton said:

Evolution fits in this way: Genesis 1:24--
And God said, Let the earth bring forth the living creature...

What was it that brought the creature forth? The earth is what the bible clearly says. And I beleive that the way the earth did it was via evolution.

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Clutching at straws, or is that shoots of grass. How this verse supports evolution can only be recognised by those who have determined to ignore the plain teaching of Genesis, and read into it their own theology.

theotherguy said:

If you could show me real proof of our origns, evolution or otherwise I would believe you. Until that time however I will continue to believe the reading of Genesis that best makes sense to me.

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TEs would say the same thing. We continue to believe the reading of Genesis that best makes sense to us which doesn't ignore God's general revelation of creation.

Micaiah said:

Clutching at straws, or is that shoots of grass. How this verse supports evolution can only be recognised by those who have determined to ignore the plain teaching of Genesis, and read into it their own theology.

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still not interested in talking about what that word, "plain" is, are you MIcaiah?

Hey guys,

Finally got around to posting my overview. Took much longer than expected sorry. Check it out here:
http://www.christianforums.com/t1133651-what-is-theistic-evolution-an-explanation.html

Peace,
Alchemist