Post by Christ Walker on Oct 14, 2024 7:14:18 GMT -6
Biblical literalism is the belief that every verse and account found within scripture is true. It has also been the focal point of so many debates with educators, academic studies, and scientists. For this reason, it could be considered an act of rejection for the scientific method, a system based around the testing of hypotheses to form new theories. Arguments in favor of biblical literalism are commonly found in the debate on evolution through natural selection. It is also responsible for why there exists potential inequality among people.
I do not subscribe to biblical literalism. This is because if one invests the time to the study of creation, you start to see the bigger picture. You start to truly feel close to God and his extraordinary powers. The creation story in the Book of Genesis is one thing I have started to contemplate as of late. While most atheists and scientists may toss this 'myth' out immediately. I do not see a reason to do so. During the time when the scripture was first written, perhaps, it contained all we knew about the formation of the universe and the world we call home. The scientific method is about expanding our knowledge and not remain stagnant in outdated information. Something which I personally feel we're losing as politicians and corporations try to embellish scientific principals and truths for their own benefit. Though that's an entirely different discussion for another thread. The creation story in the Book of Genesis may have excluded the finer details.
The theory of evolution through natural selection doesn't support the hypothesis of humans all originating from one father and one mother. It acts as a sort of family tree for all living creatures on the planet. Or does it? (Cue Vsauce Music) While the latter statement is true, the former may not be so clear cut. Even within the scientific world of theory it is still heavily believed we've all arrived from one father. Y-chromosomal Adam is believed to be this father. In order to prevent this thread from going on too long, I'll provide you with a Wikipedia link for those interested in knowing more at the bottom of this post. There even exists a potential mother in Mitochondrial Eve. Link will also be provided. However, both of these figures in prehistory did not live at the same time frame, but "Adam" did live prior to "Eve." This sort of aligns with Eve being created after Adam. Tidbits like this is what often makes me upset that people often times throw something out without properly understanding it first. If they spent more time thinking and less timing being willfully ignorant, they may find that such knowledge isn't exactly in conflict with God or any matter of faith. Biblical literalism limits intellectual discussion and progress. Scripture should still be respected, of course, but serve only as parables to help guide us through the rocky shores of life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y-chromosomal_Adam
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondrial_Eve
I do not subscribe to biblical literalism. This is because if one invests the time to the study of creation, you start to see the bigger picture. You start to truly feel close to God and his extraordinary powers. The creation story in the Book of Genesis is one thing I have started to contemplate as of late. While most atheists and scientists may toss this 'myth' out immediately. I do not see a reason to do so. During the time when the scripture was first written, perhaps, it contained all we knew about the formation of the universe and the world we call home. The scientific method is about expanding our knowledge and not remain stagnant in outdated information. Something which I personally feel we're losing as politicians and corporations try to embellish scientific principals and truths for their own benefit. Though that's an entirely different discussion for another thread. The creation story in the Book of Genesis may have excluded the finer details.
The theory of evolution through natural selection doesn't support the hypothesis of humans all originating from one father and one mother. It acts as a sort of family tree for all living creatures on the planet. Or does it? (Cue Vsauce Music) While the latter statement is true, the former may not be so clear cut. Even within the scientific world of theory it is still heavily believed we've all arrived from one father. Y-chromosomal Adam is believed to be this father. In order to prevent this thread from going on too long, I'll provide you with a Wikipedia link for those interested in knowing more at the bottom of this post. There even exists a potential mother in Mitochondrial Eve. Link will also be provided. However, both of these figures in prehistory did not live at the same time frame, but "Adam" did live prior to "Eve." This sort of aligns with Eve being created after Adam. Tidbits like this is what often makes me upset that people often times throw something out without properly understanding it first. If they spent more time thinking and less timing being willfully ignorant, they may find that such knowledge isn't exactly in conflict with God or any matter of faith. Biblical literalism limits intellectual discussion and progress. Scripture should still be respected, of course, but serve only as parables to help guide us through the rocky shores of life.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Y-chromosomal_Adam
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondrial_Eve
