[Shadowfax]

I’m sorry. One last comment and then I’m really done for now.....

“The ones that drive me nuts are those who pretend they hold some kind of alternative ‘scientific’ theories.
They don’t, they’re just trying to be true to their understandings of Genesis, but won’t admit it here.”

I love it. You just described exactly what you are doing. You’re taking the “scientific” theory of evolution, combining it with your own theology, and coming up with your own understanding of Genesis, all while pretending it’s an alternative “scientific” theory. The icing on the cake - I’ll bet that you won’t admit it here!!!

;-)

[whattajoke]

the “scientific” theory of evolution

The use of quotation marks around the word scientific does not make it any less so, despite your attempts.

[BroJoeK]

Shadowfax: "I love it. You just described exactly what you are doing.
You’re taking the “scientific” theory of evolution, combining it with your own theology, and coming up with your own understanding of Genesis, all while pretending it’s an alternative “scientific” theory.
The icing on the cake - I’ll bet that you won’t admit it here!!!"

Well, of course, I only confess the truth, and since your "analysis" here is obviously confused, I don't agree to it. ;-)

So first of all, we need to reinforce distinctions between:

1. What Genesis actually says,
2. What the Apostle Paul says about Genesis, and
3. How Shadowfax interprets Paul's words.

They are not the same, and most Christian denominations interpret them differently.

Second, I do not in any way impose my religious beliefs on scientific theories (i.e., "the Big Bang" or Evolution).

Third, I do not agree that any scientific evidence necessarily invalidates the Bible's core messages.