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Here's the question I have. My topic of interest is not in debunking evolution or proving ID. My argument is focused on those who see evolution and the Bible being compatible. Either you believe the Bible which in terms of time, order of events, and method of creation are totally incompatible with evolution. If you see the Bible as worthless or just a book written be men with no divine inspiration, than the argument is not directed at you.

From a logical standpoint, I see this as a valid discussion. If the Bible says 2 + 2 = 5 and math says 2 + 2 = 4, than the Bible believers will say 5 till their blue in the face, however it is illogical to assert that they are both true or compatible. That is the heart of the issue.

JM

Thank you for post and for your question, which is primarily a theological question and I shall respond accordingly.

My argument is focused on those who see evolution and the Bible being compatible. Either you believe the Bible which in terms of time, order of events, and method of creation are totally incompatible with evolution. If you see the Bible as worthless or just a book written be men with no divine inspiration, than the argument is not directed at you.

I see the Scriptures as inerrant and Jesus Christ as the living, eternal Word of God made flesh (John 1, Rev 19)

I also see that God is the Creator of all that there is, the heavens declare His glory and we are to take notice of it. (Psalms 19:1, Romans 1:20)

Since He is both the author of Creation and of Scripture - I expect them to agree and have never been disappointed.

For instance, under relativity and the inflationary theory, six days at the space/time coordinates of the inception of this universe is equal to roughly 14 billion years from our space/time coordinates. Earth time in years and days (our coordinates) begins with Adam and some 6000 years have elapsed since Genesis 4:1. Genesis 1-3 addresses events in both the spiritual realm and the physical realm (compare Genesis 2:9 and Revelation 2:7).

Age of the Universe

Genesis 1 - mechanical, literal and poetic translations

My article on Origins and Scriptures

My article on Evolution through the Back Door

So as you can see, I do not have an issue between inerrant Scripture and physical evidence in the Universe. Others might, particularly those who date the age of the universe at 6000 years plus 6 days from our space/time coordinates - but then again, God could have created it all last Thursday.

Metaphysical naturalism (atheism) is also a religion. You might be interested in my challenges to them to prove that they are not religious, nine points