Ha, huh because.... Science says so!

[Silver]

[Whateverist]

Interesting. Drich LOVES science when it appears to favor the Bible...

But ignores science when it disproves the Bible...

Pretty sure there is a name for that. Oh yeah, CONFIRMATION BIAS.

Okay I was going to guess "dishonest" but your suggestion makes him seem like less of an asshole.

[RobbyPants]

Ah, no.

All this story does for me is to poop on those who I've argued in the past who claim snakes never had legs therefore the story of the legged snake in the garden is yet another 'proof' that the Genesis account is false. That's it that's all.

This is just one more piece of a greater puzzle.

Please provide a citation to show that someone here actually made the claim.

This is one of those claims like "lately, everyone has been asking me about X, so here's my opinion", and then they offer their unsolicited opinion.

[Wyrd of Gawd]

The serpent in Genesis was the Egyptian Pharaoh who wore a serpent figure in his crown.  https://www.google.com/search?q=pharaoh+...YbH0JvQ%3D
The Genesis story is like calling someone a "snake in the grass".  A large part of the Bible is about the Israelites' involvement with Egypt.  It's not about their involvement with actual snakes.

[Chas]

Please provide a citation to show that someone here actually made the claim.

All one need do is search for 'snake legs.'
http://atheistforums.org/search.php?acti...desc&uid=0
Here is a page of examples:
http://atheistforums.org/thread-29989-pa...snake+legs  (This is a good one as several different people are making fun of the idea that snakes have legs.)

since we are not allowed to call people out here is a link to the search I did.

If you take 10 mins you will find people saying 'Snakes do not have legs.'

The ancestors of snakes appear to have had legs.  Modern snakes do not.

And your links don't support your contention. Try again.

[Drich]

All one need do is search for 'snake legs.'
http://atheistforums.org/search.php?acti...desc&uid=0
Here is a page of examples:
http://atheistforums.org/thread-29989-pa...snake+legs  (This is a good one as several different people are making fun of the idea that snakes have legs.)

since we are not allowed to call people out here is a link to the search I did.

If you take 10 mins you will find people saying 'Snakes do not have legs.'

The ancestors of snakes appear to have had legs.  Modern snakes do not.

And your links don't support your contention. Try again.

modern snakes do not have legs.. Of course not. Even the Genesis account tells us why. Even so, in the nature.com article the snake with legs was still identified as a 'snake' first, with the qualifier 'with legs.' So Despie how you cheese might want to split 'hairs,' Genesis AND the Nature.com article are speaking of the same animal.

As far as 'my links' are concern I disagree. So now your turn. You Try again.

[Esquilax]

modern snakes do not have legs.. Of course not. Even the Genesis account tells us why. Even so, in the nature.com article the snake with legs was still identified as a 'snake' first, with the qualifier 'with legs.' So Despie how you cheese might want to split 'hairs,' Genesis AND the Nature.com article are speaking of the same animal.

As far as 'my links' are concern I disagree. So now your turn. You Try again.

The claims you now have to support are twofold: firstly, that the Genesis account was talking about this specific animal (and no, simply asserting that does not do so) and secondly, that the Genesis account is remotely reflective of reality.

'Cause, see, there's actually more problems with the idea of the serpent than just that it has legs, or didn't you notice?

[Drich]

Interesting. Drich LOVES science when it appears to favor the Bible...

But ignores science when it disproves the Bible...

Pretty sure there is a name for that. Oh yeah, CONFIRMATION BIAS.

Do you have examples? Quotations?? Or are you playing on the groups CONFIRMATION BIAS that Christans can resolve 'science' with their beliefs?

For me, 'science' is simply man's feeble attempt to explain how God has masterfully created and operates the universe. The Belief and science are not two opposing ideas but two that can work together.

Only those with an incomplete idea of God or those who wish to hold on to "God only works in mysteries" have issue with scientific discovery.

[Drich]

This is donkey from Shrek. He can talk despite his lack of vocal cords, through the magic of what is known as (are you sitting down?) a VOICE OVER B*TCH!

Again, if we have mastered the art of a voice over, what makes your small mind believe this process is lost on a more advanced/knowledgeable being?

[Whateverist]

Hey don't you have somewhere to be right now? Busy season? Get to work son.