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pest · 06-10-2003, 07:17 AM

[quote="Sgt Stryker":3c06a]well, given my scientific background I cannot prove nor disprove the existance of God (or various Gods like early religions),
however science CAN DISPROVE a LITERAL INTERPRETETION of the Bible.

SO I say that man was created by evolution, but I do not deny that a higher being created evolution.[/quote:3c06a]

Science and religion are not mutually exclusive. I believe in evolution and God. I do not think the bible is a literal work, but unfortunately, most of the times that people quote the bible, it is out of its true context. This is a work that has been passed down for thousands of years, first by oral traditions and later writen by scores of humans. Then it had to be traslated, again by humans, and many times to suit a particular persons needs. Science has proved that, historically, the bible is accurate. If you want to know the true literal meaning of the bible, you need to know the historical background. The vast majority of those that quote the bible dont. And its a complete work, not a sound bite. "An eye for an eye" was thrown out the door by "turn the other cheek" but people remember what is convenient.

Now, to the science part. Can you prove the beginnings of life on this planet with science? What was the catalyst that jump started life? How did the universe begin? Big bang? Yeah right. So you can disprove a few things from the bible. Fine, but can you prove anything about our beginnings with science? The answer is no. There are thoeries, but most have about as much proof as religion. Thats why it is called faith.

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pest is Offline Senior Member Posts: 2,828 Join Date: May 2002 Location: Buzzin around the dung pile...	06-10-2003, 07:17 AM [quote="Sgt Stryker":3c06a]well, given my scientific background I cannot prove nor disprove the existance of God (or various Gods like early religions), however science CAN DISPROVE a LITERAL INTERPRETETION of the Bible. SO I say that man was created by evolution, but I do not deny that a higher being created evolution.[/quote:3c06a] Science and religion are not mutually exclusive. I believe in evolution and God. I do not think the bible is a literal work, but unfortunately, most of the times that people quote the bible, it is out of its true context. This is a work that has been passed down for thousands of years, first by oral traditions and later writen by scores of humans. Then it had to be traslated, again by humans, and many times to suit a particular persons needs. Science has proved that, historically, the bible is accurate. If you want to know the true literal meaning of the bible, you need to know the historical background. The vast majority of those that quote the bible dont. And its a complete work, not a sound bite. "An eye for an eye" was thrown out the door by "turn the other cheek" but people remember what is convenient. Now, to the science part. Can you prove the beginnings of life on this planet with science? What was the catalyst that jump started life? How did the universe begin? Big bang? Yeah right. So you can disprove a few things from the bible. Fine, but can you prove anything about our beginnings with science? The answer is no. There are thoeries, but most have about as much proof as religion. Thats why it is called faith.