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marcusgoodyear

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:46:06 +0000

Ancoti, I thought about this a lot yesterday. I guess rhetorically I was adopting the position of the scientists. I tend to like measurable things. But really, I don’t understand their position either. If Darwinism or Evolution is so rock solid as a theory, then what’s the problem with the Texas Science Standards that require students to “evaluate a variety of fossil types, proposed transitional fossils, fossil lineages, and significant fossil deposits and assess the arguments for and against universal common descent in light of this fossil evidence.” That seems completely fair to me.

marcusgoodyear

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:47:07 +0000

And peace to you, Ancoti.
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Andy Coticchio

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:14:21 +0000

Grace is what we all need Marcus, and it is the wise person who asks for it. Peace brother.

marcusgoodyear

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:17:07 +0000

No question, that I’ve got lots of issues, Ancoti. I can only pray for grace.

Andy Coticchio

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:12:34 +0000

OK. I do not have the issue you do. I am comfortable using Genesis to argue against evolution as I do not take it as a theological document, but as a document that speaks the truth. I also agree that evangelicals should not feel evolution threatens their worldview. if you hold your beliefs as truth given to you by God, why let something threaten that? I can disagree with someone without feeling threatened by them.

marcusgoodyear

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:40:07 +0000

I’m certainly not placing my faith in evolution, if that’s what you mean. And I’m not a scientist myself. But based on the information I’ve read, evolution seems the most plausible explanation for what scientists are finding through DNA research, biology, carbon dating systems, etc.

However, I wouldn’t be upset if scientists change their mind 50 years from now based on some new evidence or new understanding. I admit the idea of statistical analysis of randomness sounds neat, but I would have no way of understanding if such a line of inquiry has any substance.

I certainly think it is a mistake to argue against evolution (a scientific theory) using Genesis (a theological work) as a source text. I wouldn’t say that evolution and Genesis are at odds with each other, any more than I think science and religion are at odds with each other. But I do think theology and science are different ways of knowing.

Mostly, I just really don’t understand why many evangelicals feel that evolution threatens their worldview.

Andy Coticchio

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:26:12 +0000

Marcus: I respect your opinion although I guess I am in the majority evangelical camp. But as I read through this post, i get the sense that your position is not all that firm to begin with, that you could be convinced with some further discussion. Am I reading you wrong?