Good heavens, that wasn't what I said. I was only responding to the idea that maybe I'm a "zealout" and the insinuation that that was somehow a bad thing.
Then why post it to me? My entire commentary on zealotry was specific to the extremists on either side of the evolution/theology debate.
The point was that if by pointing out the incompatibility of evolution and Biblical theism is zealous, then so be it. I guess I'm a zealot.
Perhaps you are. Where in the Bible is disbelief in evolutionary theory a necessary requirement for Salvation?
First of all, thanks for your posts. They have made me think (and the first two gave me a laugh).
Although it is difficult to answer succinctly, at least for me, I'll give it a try. Salvation is based in the atoning sacrifice of God on the cross; Jesus Christ. Faith in Christ is based on the Word of God – the scriptures. It is clear to me and to others that the scriptures are interwoven, including statements by Jesus recorded in the Gospels that refer specifically to the Old Testament and Genesis. Some contend that Genesis refers to Christ as well, but it is not specific. To undermine the accuracy of Genesis challenges the veracity of Christ’s statements and/or the reliability of scripture. While one can indeed pick and choose what portions of scripture to accept or reject, the practice is potentially dangerous. I expect that many regard such a choice as flawed faith - that one can trust God to rise from the dead and convey an accurate written account through 2000 years or so, but not ~8000. Lastly, a thorough analysis of Genesis shows that the creation account and evolution are mutually exclusive. I have heard the Pope disagrees, but I have not read his explaination.
This is a skimpy explanation, omitting massive amounts of detail and is rather easy for someone from either camp to shred (so please don't bother), but hopefully it conveys the general idea.