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On Reading Genesis ‘Literally’

Posted on February 8, 2014 by patrickfranklin

In many popular debates between ‘creationists’ and ‘scientists’ over questions of origins (such as the recent Ham vs. Nye debate), one very important question rarely comes up. That question is this: How should we read the early chapters of Genesis? … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on the Ken Ham vs. Bill Nye debate and on young earth six day creationism

Posted on February 5, 2014 by patrickfranklin

Last night the highly publicized and (for some) highly animated debate between six-day creationist Ken Ham and popular TV science personality Bill Nye took place. The debate and question period that followed lasted for quite some time, and much could … Continue reading →

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I Read the Bible Literally! (sometimes)

Posted on September 26, 2013 by patrickfranklin

“You can’t take the Bible literally!” This is an assertion I’ve heard many times. I don’t agree with it (as stated), but I understand the sentiment behind it. Often it is a reaction to fundamentalist claims about the Bible, such … Continue reading →

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