Tag Archives: Genesis 1

What Flat-Earthers Believe about the Sun, Moon, Stars, and the Space Program

Posted on May 6, 2019 by jesuswithoutbaggage

When I was a child, we lived in Central Florida not too far from Cape Canaveral. On May 5, 1961 we were all marched out onto the school playground and looked to the east. Then we saw it! A very … Continue reading →

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Why the ‘Vault of the Sky’ is so Important to Flat-Earthers

Posted on April 22, 2019 by jesuswithoutbaggage

What is most distinctive about what flat-earthers believe is what the don’t believe. Flat-earthers do not believe the earth is a sphere (globe) but, rather, is flat. Some think the earth is flat and square following Revelation 7: And after … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Young Earth Creationism (YEC): 4 Invalid YEC Claims Against Evolutionary Science

Posted on August 7, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

If it weren’t for Young Earth Creationism (YEC), practically everyone would accept evolution as the source of all plants and animals that every lived—including humanity. The scientific evidence for evolution is overwhelming and there is no reason NOT to accept … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Imago Dei: What, Whence, and When the Image of God?

Posted on July 24, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

In the Genesis 1 creation story God says: Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky, over the livestock and all … Continue reading →

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Evolution and Inerrancy: Confusing Other Genres with History in Genesis (part 1)

Posted on July 3, 2017 by jesuswithoutbaggage

From the time evolution began to be considered by scientists the concept was fascinating. And it made some sense, especially after theories (like Darwin’s) helped explain how evolution might work. In fact, it made so much sense that it now … Continue reading →

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Adam and Eve vs. Adam and Steve

Posted on April 14, 2014 by jesuswithoutbaggage

Some of you may remember the witty slogan, “God made Adam and Eve—not Adam and Steve.” It was popularized by fundamentalist leader Jerry Falwell. Slogans are an easy way to communicate where one stands on an issue; but they are … Continue reading →

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