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Subject: Bible and evolution both? |
Bible Note: An attempt at moderation.......................... Dear Kalos and Steve, I am saddened at the direction that this thread is going. Number one, it has gotten off the original topic, and I would reccommend continuing this discussion on the thread regarding how Genesis could be figurative while other scripture references (ie. ressurection) are literal. Number two, it is unfortunate that you both seem to be offended by each other, when I think there is only a misunderstanding of each other. Steve is not actually saying that the Bible is true just because he believes it to be. Instead he is just trying to make the point that God, Himself is the center of his belief system. I think that you Kalos would actually agree with him on that point. Do you believe that God is true because a book (the Bible) says so, or do you believe the Bible is true because of the Truth of God? I think that is all Steve is trying to say here. At the same time, Steve, I would encourage you to be patient with Kalos. He (and I for that matter) have a very high view of the authority of scripture itself. During the short time that you've been here, it hasn't been made clear yet what your views on that are, and so Kalos is probably concerned about that. There have been other people who have challenged the truth of the entire Bible, and so many forum members are quick to defend it. |