*note subject change Subject was "Two Questions" and now is "Science and Faith."
John wrote: > She was not discussing "true science." > She was arguing from a more traditional > view. She was saying that even those who > oppose faith must commit to the practice > themselves. A great point to make with > an enemy of faith in a classroom full mush > for brains kids. This is a common perception among many creationists and other religionists and theologians. I disagree with it. I believe those who hold to this creed confound the concept of "faith" with the concept of "assumptions." Assumptions and premises can be made without invoking faith. Faith is a powerful virtue held only by believers, not unbelievers. It is something spiritual that ties one to the Creator, and thereby opens that person up to knowledge and understanding that he otherwise would not have. Assumptions, on the other hand, are simply premises made out of convenience, a tenet that is accepted for the sake of discussion without proof. It is sad that so many people teach kids these days that faith is simply making assumptions. When I preach on campuses, I am constantly challenging students on this point. They have no comprehension of what faith is. They think faith is anti-intellectual, the idea that people of faith are those who blindly choose to make assumptions when they should consider the evidence that would show their assumptions to be false. Peace be with you. David Miller. ---------- "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man." (Colossians 4:6) http://www.InnGlory.org If you do not want to receive posts from this list, send an email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and you will be unsubscribed. If you have a friend who wants to join, tell him to send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and he will be subscribed.
