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Evolution, Eden, and the Flood: Confusing Other Genres with History in Genesis (part 2)
Previously, we discussed the problem of Young Earth Creationists who mistake the creation story of Genesis 1 as historical instead of what it really is. I concluded that Genesis 1 is, in part, an Israelite reflection and modification to the … Continue reading
Posted in creationism, evolution, inerrancy
Tagged Adam and Eve, Eden, Genesis 2-3, Genesis flood, Gilgamesh, Mesopotamian flood story, the flood, Utnapishtim, young earth creationism
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Creation Science Does not Predict or Correct Scientific Discoveries
When I was as young Christian, I was told that evolution was an unproven theory promoted by that godless Charles Darwin and taught by secular humanists as an assault against God and the Bible. The argument against this atheistic theory … Continue reading
Posted in creationism, evolution
Tagged big bang, Creation Science, Genesis, Henry Morris, John Morris, John Whitcomb, the flood, young earth creationism
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Noah: a Movie Review
Last week I went to see Noah. I liked it so much that I will do something I rarely do—watch it again on the big screen. This is not the tired old story you heard in Sunday school. The film … Continue reading
Posted in book or movie review, creationism
Tagged ark, fallen angels, Garden of Eden, Genesis, Methuselah, Noah, the flood, Tubal-cain, Watchers
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Angry, Violent Old Testament God
The angry, violent, vindictive God of the Old Testament is one of the most common objections against Christianity. And when I read the works of ex-Christians, those who were once believers and no longer are, this is a major reason … Continue reading
Posted in God
Tagged angry God, capital punishment, cruel God, genocide, the flood, vindictive God, violent God
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How Rejecting Creationism Led to Deep Spiritual Crisis
My Spiritual Crisis (Part 1) Sometimes a crisis moment occurs that changes something about us forever. Today, I will share such a moment from my life—how I experienced the loss of God. I was a creationist. Growing up a fundamentalist, … Continue reading
