[mysterio]

Believe it or not, the creation story is an allegory for evolution, in my opinion.

Jesus spoke in parables. The Bible is written in allegory.

I think the creation story tells us that the self realization we have is both a blessing and a curse. Your cat still lives in the Garden of Eden. You do not, because you are aware that you are alive and will someday die. So every sickness you have and every pain you feel reminds you of your mortality. When your cat feels pain, it does not worry about death, getting older, getting sicker, etc. But since you have evolved a more complex prefrontal cortex, you can never experience the "ignorant" peace that most other animals feel by default.

It's actually a beautiful explanation of what it means to be human. The fact that it was written by ancient man who knew nothing of evolution is quite amazing.

Religion and science are not at odds, and the continuous feuding is unnecessary and upsetting.

[doc1019]

I’m one of them there crazy bible literalists. If God said he created the whole thing in six days and propped his feet up on the seventh, who am I to argue. If the firsts verses of the Bible are incorrect, the whole bible is suspect. Believe the first verse or forget the rest and believe whatever fits your lifestyle.

Whatever floats your boat.

[deannadurbin]

Jesus didn’t always speak in parables. Not all the Bible is allegory.

“Study to show thyself approved, rightly dividing the word of truth.”

The Bible has different dispensations that we need to study to understand the ways of God. Not all passages are addressed doctrinally to Christians or have an application in this age of grace. Some passages do.

In depth studying and rightly dividing these dispensations is what God wants the Christian to do to understand His Word.

Evolution is the johnny come lately approach to understanding the foundation of the universe and world. The really fascinating story is in between the covers of the most incredible Book ever written.

[sonic109]

Religion and science are not at odds, and the continuous feuding is unnecessary and upsetting.
Totally agree with you my friend. Well said.

[WildcatClan]

But since you have evolved a more complex prefrontal cortex, you can never experience the "ignorant" peace that most other animals feel by default.

I hate to rain on your parade, but what about Obama voters? I would say that blissful ignorance is prerequisite for casting a vote in his direction :)

[itsahoot]

Jesus spoke in parables. The Bible is written in allegory.

Do you know why Jesus said He spoke in Parables?

Your logic has its origin in Genesis with this question, "Has God Said?"

[Fichori]

“The Bible is written in allegory.” [excerpt]

A close examination of the OT Hebrew does not support that claim.

Most of the OT is very literal. (Means exactly what is says)

If the Bible is only allegory, then it is worthless.