Noahs Flood

I think a rational Christian has no choice but to pick and choose what is real in the Bible. A rather basic education in the sciences of astronomy, geology, or biology leaves no doubt that a literal interpretation of the Bible is impossible. These sciences all prove an old earth. Many good-hearted people who are untrained in these sciences - Christian and otherwise - understand and appreciate the knowledge and technologies they bring to us.Are these people supposed to unlearn what they've learned, in order to follow Christ correctly? Should an astronomer repent each time he uses a formula that is based on the lie that the universe is billions of years old? If a geologist wanted to convert to Christianity, but had already seen first-hand that a global flood could never have occurred, would your church turn him away? And what about the biologist who has seen a thousand times the unmistakable mark of evolution in his work? Excommunication?

Seriously, ALL those sciences have proved an old earth...long ago. The amazing technologies they have produced utterly and absolutely rely on it, and would not work without it. The amount of discourse here depends entirely on Biblical literalists who can't/won't/mayn't admit that a young earth is impossible. Fanatical religious views always tend to clash with reality For reliable answers and the best estimation of the nature of the material world, only interpretation by the scientific method has proved useful. For an understanding of the spiritual world, no evidence is needed - only faith is required - so I don't see why you bother with evidence, except to prey upon people of faith AND ignorance. The shuttle couldn't launch with a young earth built into the calculations. Almost any discussion among scientists will necessarily involve qualifying terms like those you mentioned. Not being satisfied with the knowledge they've already achieved, or that Goddidit, they theorize answers to new questions. This process begins with might haves, could haves, etc.

You're right, it was quite off topic. I'll try watch out better. The quote I quoted rather inspired me... I'd love to reply, but I'm afraid it would be a bit off topic...