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Author Topic:   Heliocentrism and Evolution
platypus
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Message 1 of 6 (363487)
11-12-2006 10:55 PM


An earlier thread (Is Evolution a Radical Idea?) suggested that evolution may be like heliocentrism, in that it offended people but was not actually disastrous to religion.
If it is accepted that evolution is true, what must be rejected from Christian religions? Will acceptance of evolution lead to the downfall of religion?
I'm going to contend that evolution is different from heliocentrism in that we must reject a literal interpretation of the book of genesis. But beyond that, there are no critical changed that must be made to Christian religions. And considering that many demonitations all ready reject a literal reading of the Bible, it seems as though ToE is not that devasting to religions. It may cause some religions to change (probably not collapse), but for many religions it will involve only minor adjustment.
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Message 2 of 6 (363500)
11-12-2006 11:45 PM
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11-12-2006 10:55 PM


Some suggested reading
Before we consider whether to promote your topic, I suggest you look over a few recent threads:
What we must accept if we accept evolution
Is Evolution a Radical Idea?
Why evolution and Christianity cannot logically mesh
If you still want your own topic, after reading those, you might want to reword it a little to refine your topic to cover what you think was not adequately discussed in the other threads.
You can reply to this thread when you are ready for us to further consider your topic.


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platypus
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Message 3 of 6 (363519)
11-13-2006 1:00 AM
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11-12-2006 11:45 PM


Re: Some suggested reading
Thanks for the help. Let me drive this topic along these lines, which did not seem to be adequately discussed. Can I change the title also to Heliocentrism and Evolution?
An earlier thread (Is Evolution a Radical Idea?) suggested that evolution may be like heliocentrism, in that it offended people but was not actually disastrous to religion.
If it is accepted that evolution is true, what must be rejected from Christian religions? Will acceptance of evolution lead to the downfall of religion?
I'm going to contend that evolution is different from heliocentrism in that we must reject a literal interpretation of the book of genesis. But beyond that, there are no critical changed that must be made to Christian religions. And considering that many demonitations all ready reject a literal reading of the Bible, it seems as though ToE is not that devasting to religions. It may cause some religions to change (probably not collapse), but for many religions it will involve only minor adjustment.
Edited by platypus, : No reason given.

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11-13-2006 1:19 AM
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11-13-2006 1:00 AM


Re: Some suggested reading
Yes, you can change the title. You appear to have a good plan for the thread.
You can edit your original post, including the title. Or, if you prefer, just compose a new message as a reply to this. Admin's can promote that message to be the opener for a new thread.

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platypus
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Message 5 of 6 (363579)
11-13-2006 11:48 AM
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11-13-2006 1:19 AM


Re: Some suggested reading
Thanks, I changed my original post.

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Message 6 of 6 (363589)
11-13-2006 12:53 PM
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11-13-2006 11:48 AM


Re: Some suggested reading
Your OP promoted to Heliocentrism and Evolution.
This copy closed.


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