One can treat different statements of truth consistently. In regards to South American, Egyptian and other civilizations, Scripture also records the Word of God in speaking of prehistoric issues, before Adam, and before the formation of the our domain. The precepts of Scripture were formed in eternity past. Far earlier than any scientific applicability.
I agree! But we're back to the assumption that the Scripture was meant to be taken as the literal truth :) If, hypothetically, it were not meant to be taken in this way, all of the time, we should be careful.
That aside, though, I come back to the crucial distinction I made between science and religion, with respect to the idea of faith. That we must make such a distinction shows that we are talking about two different realms, with different standards of judgement.
Your use of the word "truth" as an absolute further emphasizes this point - As we've discussed before, there aren't any absolute truths in science, only our current, best supported theories. This is in contrast to religion, where anyone of a particular faith will believe in the truth of their religion, as they perceive it. Note the differences in both language and the implications of the language. This is why we must make distinctions.
In regards to South American, Egyptian and other civilizations, Scripture also records the Word of God in speaking of prehistoric issues, before Adam, and before the formation of the our domain. The precepts of Scripture were formed in eternity past. Far earlier than any scientific applicability.
Absolutely! The events described in the Scriptures go back to the beginning of time, hence Creation. But that's not quite the same as what you were saying previously:
Scripture has been around longer than science.
The Scriptures themselves do not predate science, even if the events described therein do (granted, "may" may be a better word, depending on when God created science, but that isn't written ;) Hope that clears up what I meant - Granted, it's an important distinction.
Thanks for reading,
DFS