quote:Originally posted by Bill Gray:
Second, your questions and comments make it very clear that you have never even seen a Bible. So, let me suggest you go to your nearest Christian book store and buy one. After you have spent some time reading it -- then, please give us your comments.
What relevance does the Bible have to science and philosophical inquiry? It is a text written by ancient nomads attempting the best they could, with their limited resources and knowledge, to construct a theology that would explain the world around them and provide a bit of confidence to the people that their culture was superior to the aggressive Egyptians. This was very common in the ancient world (the us vs. them and the "we are the chosen ones" mentality). Every culture has its Bible. (Did you know the Epic of Gilgamesh predates the OT and relays a similar Great Flood story?)
quote:Right now, you are like the guy who has never in his life seen an automobile -- and you are trying to lasso the sucker and put a saddle on it.
As if one has to be a Bible scholar to understand that the book contains absolutely no scientific relevance.
quote:But, being a new fellow; we will just wait for you to get somewhat in line. Then, we will look forward to your dialogues.
What's this "we" business? Speak for yourself.