I have tried to tell GodGunsGuts the same thing many times. He refuses to reason. The Big Bang theory was originally rejected by scientists because many thought that it sounded too close to what the Bible describes in Genesis. In fact, the name "Big Bang" was used to mock the theory, but the moniker stuck.
In the meantime, people like GodGunsGuts make it very difficult for we Christians who happen to be scientists to witness to others in our field. The wacky theories and flat-out lies by Young-Earth Creationists turn off technically-educated people and they assume that all Christians are stuck in the Dark Ages.
For example, assume that Ahmadenejad understands economics well and suggests tax cuts to help the American economy. No one will listen to him because he's so whacked out in other areas of his beliefs. Same with the Young-Earth Creationists. They prey upon gullible people.
I agree with you.
I hope you get this....
My wife asked me whether I believed in Adam and Eve. I said yes. I then added “I also feel that evolution is quite real”.
I find no problems with this statement.
So it's GGG's fault you don't have much success? How convenient.
"The wacky theories and flat-out lies by Young-Earth Creationists turn off technically-educated people and they assume that all Christians are stuck in the Dark Ages."
As opposed to the wacky theories and flat-out lies by old-earth evolutionists that 'turn on' technically-indoctrinated people who assume philosophical naturalism 'a priori' and mistake that for critical-thinking skill?
Augustine calls your arguments pagan. How do you repond?
==In the meantime, people like GodGunsGuts make it very difficult for we Christians who happen to be scientists to witness to others in our field.
LOL...your just pissed because you can’t drag more Christians into compromising GOD’S WORD. It’s all about you and your need to be respected by your atheist, God-hating peers. Sorry pal, those of us who hold GOD’S WORD dear can’t get down in the spiritual gutter with you just because you crave acceptance by the Temple of Darwin.
Do you understand it’s Christianity and not St Augustinity?
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DallasMike, If you will read my
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/religion/2172630/posts?page=393#393
I believe you will find that we share similar viewpoints (I'm a Christian -- and a physical chemist).
I, too am appalled that the self-imposed ignorance (shamming as "clinging to the Word") flaunted by the likes of GGG damages the witness of Christians like us who are trying to bear credible witness to fellow scientists.
If you have not yet "met" our "sisters", Alamo-Girl and Betty Boop, here on FR, I suggest you take the effort to become acquainted with them. They know my frustration with the above subject, and I find their fellowship and witness to be the uplifting highlights of my FR experience.
No blushing, now, ladies; that's no flattery -- just fact! ;-)
Nice "meeting" you, Mike! May our fellowship grow in His grace!