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NASB | Genesis 1:20 ¶ Then God said, "Let the waters teem with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens." |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 1:20 ¶ Then God said, "Let the waters swarm and abundantly produce living creatures, and let birds soar above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens." |
Subject: which came first the chicken or the egg |
Bible Note: . Thanks for the welcome! A brief response, as I am at work. You conclude with the question: should science and Scripture agree? I accept your observation that they often don't because of world view. I disagree that science is not about discovering truth... this in itself is a worldview question regarding the very nature of scientific study. Ie, Why do we do it? I think science "should" be about discovering truth in the physical realm (this is my world view, others may disagree). Science does not, however, address the spiritual realm, and in this regard you are right... it does not rise to the level of Scripture (or even close). BUT that doesn't mean that they should disagree. Your last comment about proving or disproving theology using science is right on. This is a mis-match of types for sure. BUT, I still hold that Scriptural truth and science should agree when they overlap, as God is the author of all. Regarding the PCUSA, I believe that our denomination (particularly in Baltimore where I live) is a mission field. But I can also tell you that, out of the 12,000 churches in the denomination, you would find theological agreement with 11,000 or more. There are a handful of liberals who make difficulties for all. Take a look at our web site (centralpc.org) and you will see we have a great little (conservative evangelical reformed) church. By the way, we are up to 1,100 hits a day on our church web site with the number one page being "How to become a Christian"! Praise God from whom all blessings flow! Blessings Curt |