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The Woes Of Creation Science, Donald W. Viney
The Woes Of Creation Science, Donald W. Viney
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This article presents the case against Creation-Science by detailing its failures with respect to science, philosophy, hermeneutics, and theology. Despite its many flaws it may usefully serve as a good example of a bad thing.
Combating Theological Ignorance, Donald W. Viney
Combating Theological Ignorance, Donald W. Viney
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Theological ignorance is, in large measure, a product of two otherwise positive things: separation of church and state and public funded education up to the secondary level. The result is that students coming into universities are often not taught to think critically or creatively about theological topics. I suggest strategies and resources for dealing with this ignorance through familiarity with the Bible, familiarity with theology and philosophy, and familiarity with issues pertaining to the concept of God.
On Theological Ignorance, Donald W. Viney
On Theological Ignorance, Donald W. Viney
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Defenders of Creation-Science treat the Bible as, among other things, an infallible oracle on matters of science. Two problems with this view are that it leads to mistaken scientific ideas but also that it ignores what mainstream theologians have said about the Bible, namely, that it is not a science book. Creation-Science is a product of theological ignorance.