(January 16, 2015 at 2:28 am)SteelCurtain Wrote:(January 16, 2015 at 2:12 am)Drich Wrote: As old as you or 'science' needs it to be.I don't need the earth to be any age. That's the difference between you and me. I form my opinions based on testable, repeatable evidence. You form yours based on what your worldview requires.
(January 16, 2015 at 2:12 am)Drich Wrote: Makes no difference to me, or God.It sure makes a difference if you count the begats.
(January 16, 2015 at 2:12 am)Drich Wrote: Actually if 'he' can show you don't know, yet you believe science hold the answer, then "he" can demonstrate that you are a man of faith.
If your are indeed a man of faith, then I ask why not God?
Are you really that flippant? Really?
For the millionth time, there is a difference between religious faith and faith in testable, repeatable processes. I have faith that when I sit my dining room chair, it won't collapse. I have this faith because of the 1,000 other times I have sat in this chair and not had it collapse. I acknowledge that it could collapse (so not blind faith.) I have faith that the scientific method works, because over and over it produces results. Do you ever feel even the slightest bit dishonest when you distrust science only when it contradicts your worldview? Don't worry, I know the answer already.
For the million and oneth time no there is not.
Full Definition of FAITH
1
a : allegiance to duty or a person : loyalty
b (1) : fidelity to one's promises (2) : sincerity of intentions
2
a (1) : belief and trust in and loyalty to God (2) : belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion
b (1) : firm belief in something for which there is no proof (2) : complete trust
3
: something that is believed especially with strong conviction; especially : a system of religious beliefs <the Protestant faith>
all definitions of faith require little to not proof. It is will sustained belief. So like it or not faith in 'science' (especially when science has no answers on a particular subject) is the same brand of faith (mustard seed) we use to find God.