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NASB | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said to the woman, "Indeed, has God said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Genesis 3:1 Now the serpent was more crafty (subtle, skilled in deceit) than any living creature of the field which the LORD God had made. And the serpent (Satan) said to the woman, "Can it really be that God has said, 'You shall not eat from any tree of the garden'?" [Rev 12:9-11] |
Subject: Animal Intelligence Isn't Rational |
Bible Note: "...And all the trees of the field will clap their hands." Isa 55:12 Dear Sir Pent, I referenced that verse (Mat 10:16) in my first post and gave my opinion. Please review it and give me your thoughts. But I think the real issue is what is man. If one agrees that what sets man apart from the animal is the image of God, AND that the image of God is rationality, then the issue of animal rationallity would be settled. My post was to make that issue explicit. Animals are not the image of God and are therefore not rational. This is in contrast to what our culture wants us to believe, namely, that there is no qualitative difference between man, machine, and animal. So, if you're not convinced by the clear and explicit Scripture I quoted about the non-rationality of animals, then we must go to the threads (or start our own) which discuss the image of God. So, Sir Pent, do you agree that it is the image of God that sets man apart from the animal? Peace, Lionstrong |