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Author Topic:   Why this story and not another?
Parasomnium
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Message 1 of 52 (48284)
08-01-2003 5:30 AM


The following link points to some American Indian creation myths.
American Indian Creation Myths
After reading this, I was totally confused. These stories are in no way in accordance with what I was brought up with ... erm, with that up with which I was brought, sorry about that. Now, my knowledge of Christian theology is a bit rusty, I must admit, so I'd like to ask the creationists among us to fill me in on the reasons why these Indian myths are totally off the mark, as I expect they are.
Seriously now, I honestly would like to hear some solid reasons from creationists why one should not believe these alternative stories of how things came to be. There is really something at stake here, because if I don't hear anything from the creationists, I will be forced to take that as an admission that they cannot tell which story to believe, the Indians' or theirs.
So how about it?

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Parasomnium
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Message 3 of 52 (48344)
08-01-2003 4:51 PM
Reply to: Message 2 by DC85
08-01-2003 3:07 PM


"you mean you want to hear from Christens not from creationist."
Well, actually I would like to hear from Christian creationists, because the Indian myths deal with creation. But since most of the creationists here are in fact Christians (or derivatives thereof), I thought I'd not bother mentioning 'Christian'. But strictly speaking you're right of course, because I'm contrasting Christian myth with other myths. (It would be fun though if an Aztec would reply.)
"that fact is what makes this "Holy great book" more substantial the Great Indian and Greek "myths"? if these are myths and false how can you say the Bible is the truth?"
Basically, that is what I'm trying to find out.
Cheers.
By the way, could you remove the chewing gum from under your shift key?

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