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Originally posted by gbrk:
jefft, my apologies for I know you did not intend to or did impugn my faith. Likewise I do agree with you regarding it being sciences realm to explain or attempt to explain those physical answers man at times strives for although I doubt that those answers, or definite ones, will ever be verifiably proved.
I wish I could recall a post I made, under an earlier topic, which stated essentially the same statement that quibbling about the mechanics of creation would be counterproductive for neither side can definitively prove to the other, with satisfactory evidence, what supports their faith basis.
One correction though, and evenly forgiven, is that I have never expressed my absolute belief in a 6000 year earth or creation in 7 literal days but only because I haven't taken the time and effort to actually research it out and diligently pray about it. Like "death" or the state and location of the soul it's one area I have questions about and haven't studied enough to formulate my beliefs as of this time although it is on my research and study list.
All along, every thought ( of mine ) behind any of my post considers that faith is a very personal thing. Judgment is an act that resides with God and it's not for me to prejudge my fellow forum members for their particular faith or beliefs. I will though, if prompted or given the chance, express my personal beliefs and the basis for those and others can make up their own mind given the material presented. Also that whether it be science, regarding many areas of science such as origins, etc, are matters of faith and we all make personal decisions based upon faith based in various tangible things.
Last, one area that does stir contention and failure to achieve acceptance, is that there exist a realm of the Spiritual which is and exist apart from that of the Physical realm. Science serves to analyze and attempt to explain the physical realm and everything within it however by it's very nature there exist and will continue to be the inability for science to explain, define, or analyze the Spiritual.
Faith plays an important matter in both realms, at least I believe it does but many scientist continue to refuse to acknowledge or consider the reality of a Spiritual realm therefore the only explanations that are put forth is that people are delusional or convince themselves in something that doesn't exist for religion is all about the Spiritual and defining it. Again thanks for your input and I'm sorry if it seems I took it personally however I felt that it was saying that one could not challenge science theories, such as evolution, without and apart from the injection of Religion or the Spiritual.
And Bill, with regards to the suggestion. I don't disagree that many of my post are very long, or I'd rather say complete, and with the exception of yours, mine are most likely the closest to mini-novels. I doubt I'll make any changes as I am who I am and part of that is the way I write but I do hope that in spite of the lengthily nature they are readable and understandable to most forum readers.
Hi GB,
I wasn't suggesting you write less; for you have good thoughts. I was only asking that you do as you have in this post -- and make it easier for us to read and digest your thoughts.
You have done a good job on this post. Keep sharing the Word of God! We need more doing this on the Religion Forum.
God bless, have a wonderful, blessed day,
Bill