(March 17, 2013 at 9:12 pm)sarcasticface Wrote: I don't think the bible is a science book. I was raised hardcore Christian, and that is precisely why I'm on this forum. I'm trying to get outside of my comfort zone and learn something for a change.
Then what is your question? You think that is what your pastor was saying?
Some refer to this as NOMA : or Non Overlapping Magesteria
I'm strongly in the non overlapping camp. Young Earth Creationists are in the overlapping camp.
For an insight into my understanding, check out John Walton's book. Brief synopsis here: http://davidjohnstone.net/blog/2009/12/n...ohn-walton
Getting outside of your comfort zone is good. I'm dismayed that you haven't done it before.