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Utrimque
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Message 1 of 2 (420775)
09-09-2007 2:33 PM


Has anyone ever considered the fact that neither evolution or creationism actually contradict?
Evolution: The creation of new types organisms by a complex series of genetic modifications and natural selection.
Creationism: The creation of the universe and all thats in it by god(s for you polytheistic types)
In their most basic sense it means that god created the universe, big bang, and all of its/his/her laws are merely tools for making sure that every thing runs smoothly.
Couldn't god use evolution, knowing that humans would be created as a result?
Would it be so overreaching to assume that god created the universe in such a way that with the laws as he created, (physics, gravity, magnetism, chemistry, ect.), to cause the big bang to unfurl in such a way that it would create the earth and know that intelligent life would spring up in an exact way? (God is omnipotent after all.)
A very simplified example of this is John Conway’s Game of Life. By using very simple rules a combination of cells will always produce the same effect no matter how many times you restart the game.
Conway's Game of Life - Wikipedia
This in mind: unless you believe that the earth jumped from the head of god fully formed, that the laws of the universe are subject to sudden change (i.e. 2+2=5 or fluctuating gravity), that the entire earth (including New Zealand) was covered by water, that a very small boat held every life form on earth for a month and a half with out losing any thing, that the entire human race was developed from several Jewish people on the so said boat (every one else died, didn't they?), or that George Bush is the new son of god (a select five of you out there) then their is no possible way this could work and I don't think I could change your mind. Other wise I believe this is a good solution for a peaceful compromise.
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09-10-2007 6:47 AM


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