Many of them don't believe in evolution. There's a rumor that Huckabee believes in YEC but that's taken from a rather cryptic quote of his.

 

YEC, what is that?

YEC, what is that?

 

 

Young Earth Creationist

Link:

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Earth_creationism

Brownback, Huckabee and Tancredo don't believe in evolution.

 

When asked whether or not he believed in a literal interpretation of Genesis in the Bible, which argues that the universe was created in six-days, Huckabee stated that he was not sure.

 

"Whether God did it in six days or whether He did it in six days that represented periods of time, He did it,” added the former state governor. “And that's what's important."

 

"I admire [Huckabee's] description, because I hold that view," said McCain, an Episcopalian, in the debate. "There's no doubt in my mind that the hand of God was in what we are today. And I do believe that we are unique, and believe that God loves us."

I thought the religious views of the candidates is not supposed to be relevant in our choice?:sssh:

I thought the religious views of the candidates is not supposed to be relevant in our choice?:sssh:

 

They aren't, but a candidate that chooses to ignore the mountains of physical evidence all around them would be troubling. It leaves me with the impression that they know what they know, don't confuse them with facts.

They aren't, but a candidate that chooses to ignore the mountains of physical evidence all around them would be troubling. It leaves me with the impression that they know what they know, don't confuse them with facts.

 

Don't we have one of those presidents now already? :lol:

 

j/k

Brownback, Huckabee and Tancredo don't believe in evolution.

 

When asked whether or not he believed in a literal interpretation of Genesis in the Bible, which argues that the universe was created in six-days, Huckabee stated that he was not sure.

 

"Whether God did it in six days or whether He did it in six days that represented periods of time, He did it,” added the former state governor. “And that's what's important."

 

"I admire [Huckabee's] description, because I hold that view," said McCain, an Episcopalian, in the debate. "There's no doubt in my mind that the hand of God was in what we are today. And I do believe that we are unique, and believe that God loves us."

 

I also agree with what is said by these two. I also want to point out that even though I belive in the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, I belive that we are unique and those views don't have to be exclusive. I'm sure there are plenty others who belive this as well.

Don't we have one of those presidents now already? :lol:

 

j/k

 

Yup.

I also agree with what is said by these two. I also want to point out that even though I belive in the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, I belive that we are unique and those views don't have to be exclusive. I'm sure there are plenty others who belive this as well.

 

I agree with you on this.

I also agree with what is said by these two. I also want to point out that even though I belive in the Theory of Evolution by Natural Selection, I belive that we are unique and those views don't have to be exclusive. I'm sure there are plenty others who belive this as well.

 

:thumb:

No, I'm saying the Bible is not to be taken literal... The OT contradicts with the NT way too much to be taken directly literal... I don't think anyone is neglecting the bible, they just interpret it figuratively instead of literally...

 

 

This seems to be the opinion of the majority of BGP's members who post here. I'm curious on how it is decided which parts are real. If there are any untruths in the book, doesn't that make the whole book suspect? And if the whole book is suspect, isn't the entire Judeo-Christian religion also most likely a collection of myths?

 

I understand that many of you believe it to be a collection of stories and parables designed to teach some vague concept of how we are to conduct ourselves, but I can't grasp the concept of believing some but not all.

 

Help?

This seems to be the opinion of the majority of BGP's members who post here. I'm curious on how it is decided which parts are real. If there are any untruths in the book, doesn't that make the whole book suspect? And if the whole book is suspect, isn't the entire Judeo-Christian religion also most likely a collection of myths?

 

I understand that many of you believe it to be a collection of stories and parables designed to teach some vague concept of how we are to conduct ourselves, but I can't grasp the concept of believing some but not all.

 

Help?

 

I believe all of it is "real", and God had a reason for inspiring those to put it in the Bible... I believe the things such as the Flood, the 6th day Creation, and the story of Adam and Eve to be stories to teach us about faith and obeying God... While I don't believe all the things actually happened, I believe the meaning behind it, and the lesson being taught by God is "real"...

This seems to be the opinion of the majority of BGP's members who post here. I'm curious on how it is decided which parts are real. If there are any untruths in the book, doesn't that make the whole book suspect? And if the whole book is suspect, isn't the entire Judeo-Christian religion also most likely a collection of myths?

 

I understand that many of you believe it to be a collection of stories and parables designed to teach some vague concept of how we are to conduct ourselves, but I can't grasp the concept of believing some but not all.

 

Help?

 

Me neither, that is why I believe all.

This seems to be the opinion of the majority of BGP's members who post here. I'm curious on how it is decided which parts are real. If there are any untruths in the book, doesn't that make the whole book suspect? And if the whole book is suspect, isn't the entire Judeo-Christian religion also most likely a collection of myths?

 

I understand that many of you believe it to be a collection of stories and parables designed to teach some vague concept of how we are to conduct ourselves, but I can't grasp the concept of believing some but not all.

 

Help?

 

 

Got to confess: That first paragraph reminded me of Otter's speech before the Greek Council in Animal House: "Well I for one will not sit here and listen to you bad mouth the United States of America."

 

I don't believe that the Bible has to be inerrant in and about all things. I believe it is perfect when it speaks about what it was intended to speak about: God's love for God's creation and God's redemptive work through Jesus Christ to reconcile our sinful world with Him.

 

The notion that Samson did not slay exactly 1,000 Philistines in no way bothers me if the real count was 999. Nor does it change the redemptive message of God's written revelation.