Eegore wrote on 11/10/19 at 15:19:49:"If they're gonna' study the bible in school,.. is it okay if they study science in church?... "
Probably not.
One of the most interesting things about the Bill Nye vs. Ken Hamm debate was the last question where they were asked what would change their mind.
Hamm said nothing can ever change his mind, as it's the word of God he has read.
Nye said scientific evidence.
That's most of what I've been exposed to in regards to religion. As for schools science is an accepted topic but I have seen student "permission slips" that parents have to sign for kids to learn about evolution, take a social studies class that discusses religious practices in it, and even permission to go to the "biology" section of the local museum.
Well there you go, your own bias and prejudices, speaks your truth and reality, no others need to apply.
Thank you for being honest finally.
In all my study groups, we have no censorship, we are not afraid of challenges to our faith.
Our proving, is in ourselves, if in fact, we can overcome the very grip, that holds so many hostage, to the flesh....
That is proof, to me, and all I need....your mileage may vary, I won't say its not, like some I see, who need to.
But on the subject of study, researching, of any given subject, criteria....
Why would I go to a course on french cooking, if I desire to learn more about psychology..... I would be expecting information to that which I seek.....
It appears you guys need others, to be wrong, so you can be right.....
And that is the very foundation, and breeding grounds, for contempt, discourse, confrontation....
My spirituality is as rooted in me, as deeply as any sexual orientation, or other
born with/as trait......
Why do some people excel at certain things....?
Why can some do feats most others can't?
Why can some create arts, while most can't?
We say its because they were born with that gift...
Not science, or cell cloning, or....
Lots of riddles, no answers, and for what....ego, pride, prestige....???
Why can civilizations exist, in remote locations in this shrinking world, without the civilized thinking of elitist, and academia who think they are purveyors of knowledge and wisdom?
You want to challenge that, then everything is on the table, and it will lead to much dismay, agony, and no resolutions.
Its as old as mankind......
The question is: Why do I need to be right?