RE: Is There a Difference Between Trusting Scientists and Trusting Preachers?
July 18, 2016 at 1:03 pm
(This post was last modified: July 18, 2016 at 1:12 pm by The Grand Nudger.)
(July 18, 2016 at 12:48 pm)SteveII Wrote: To sum this up, I believe that where core theology is not on the line, we can listen to what science thinks is the best explanation and go forward to see where that leads.Why should this matter...why is this an acceptable metric for exemption to the very standards you propose..and are you even applying the method you offered by making this exemption?
Quote:In my opinion, science has not produced contradictory proof of anything that would nullify core theology if true. Sure, our understanding has shifted over the centuries, but looking closer, it really does not affect core theological issues. If science gets around to disproving any core theological concept, then we can look at it on a case-by-case basis.Why would it matter whether or not it had, if you exempt it on principle....and on top of that suggest that no comment can be made on it anyway, because supernatural?
Quote:YEC is a good example. Why hang your hat on something that all indications are that it is not the best explanation for the observations? Time will tell so why fight about it like it is a core theological concept when it really isn't?No it's not..if I can use the word "supernatural" to rescue it...or simply mention that it -is- core theology....just not yours.
Quote:Regarding miracles, an event either is or is not. Again, case by case.
What do you think that I 'exempt' from scientific scrutiny that I have no business exempting if I am to remain consistent?
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