(June 23, 2017 at 12:54 pm)Minimalist Wrote:Quote:1) How long were the days of Genesis 1 and why do you think so?
2) How old is the earth and why do you think so?
3) Do humans and apes share common ancestors and why do you think so?
4) Was Adam of Genesis 2 a real historical person and why do you think so?
1. Genesis is a fictional book concocted from the tales of primitive goat herders. You would have to ask the people who made it up what they meant by a "day."
2. 4.5 billion years as determined by modern radiometric dating systems.... not some stupid old book.
3. Yes, of course they do. In fact, humans are still apes it is just that modern humans and apes shared a remote common ancestor between 6 and 7 million years ago.
4. Of course not. It's a fucking fairy tale.
Where do you go to school? "Liberty University?"
Thanks for replying, I very much appreciate it. I'm not here to convert anyone, just to have an open discussion about these questions like you would have with a child who knew nothing about either religion or evolution. (Partly why I'm going to be asking "why" a lot... I want to know more than "just because it is".)
1) Why do you believe primitive goat herders came up with the tales? (As opposed to modern liars, or advanced ancient races, etc.)
2) Could you explain radiometric dating a bit more? What was the scientist's basis for dating?
3) What was the ancestor?
4) Why do you believe it is a fairy tale?
