(July 19, 2014 at 11:52 am)whateverist Wrote:isn't that the way it goes? I provide biblical evidence that support the atheists' position that there wasn't a global flood and as an expression of gratitude, I get a surly attitude.(July 19, 2014 at 1:45 am)Rhythm Wrote: Lemme ask you this. Why do you need this narrative to be factual? Why? What theology is affected? None. Did christ make a promise - but only so long as there was a flood? No.
This would be such a good question for you to consider, Snowpeas. Look into some of the other possible uses of text beyond conveying facts. Look into your own religion and try to decide what is really central to it. I worry that the way you're using the bible will cause brain rot.
Atheist Credo: A universe by chance that also just happened to admit the observer by chance.