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To: hocndoc
We have quite a bit of evidence that the Lord’s creation included a change in species over time, and that the age of the earth is much more than 6 thousand years or so.

That isn't the problem. The problem is that the theory of evolution denies design, intention, and purpose on the part of God in the administration of His creation. That is one thing which makes it incompatible with Christianity.

195 posted on 12/10/2008 5:18:38 AM PST by Ethan Clive Osgoode (<<== Click here to learn about Darwinism!)
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To: Ethan Clive Osgoode
That is one thing which makes it incompatible with Christianity.

Not the most important thing, however. Evolution requires mutation (randomness and damage). Mutations are VERY seldom helpful, ie, mostly harmful. Evolution requires predation and disease and, overall, death.

The bible clearly states that death and disease and random harm entered the world after Adam sinned. Adam had to have existed in order TO sin. The bible also clearly states that all manner of animals already existed at the time of the fall.

The doctrine of sin is essential.
Man was created sinless, chose to sin, and cannot get reconciled with the Creator without a Savior. Jesus is that divine, sinless Savior. This is ESSENTIAL.

When the interpretation of the "evidence" contradicts the clear meaning of the bible, the interpretation of the evidence needs to be examined for hidden assumptions that may not be true.

197 posted on 12/10/2008 5:25:19 AM PST by MrB (The 0bamanation: Marxism, Infanticide, Appeasement, Depression, Thuggery, and Censorship)
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