Sometimes, its good to hear different perspectives because it helps solidify our own response. I am tired, quite frankly, of Christians who have the 'Christian'eze' down solid, but when asked a fundamental question of what they believe, they have no answer.
In this WSJ article link above, written by two very different people: Richard Dawkins - an aethiest; and Karen Armstrong - a self-proclaimed 'freelance monotheist', they discuss evolution, science and the role of religion in history.
It's an interesting article, much of which I disagree with, but an interesting read. Unfortunately, what is missing is a truly biblical viewpoint of who God is in relation to man.
I think the book of Genesis in the Bible is the authority on detailing the similarities and differences (Gen 1-2). Also, I would review Romans 5 to add support for my discussion...maybe later ;).
Grace & Peace
PLW
Death, be not proud, though some have called thee
ReplyDeleteMighty and dreadful, for thou art not so;
For those whom thou thinkst thou dost overthrow
Die not, poor Death, nor yet canst thou kill me.
From rest and sleep, which but thy pictures be
Much pleasure; then from thee much more must flow
And soonest our best men with thee do go
Rest of their bones and soul's delivery.
Thou art slave to Fate, Chance, kings, and desperate men,
And dost with poison, war, and sickness dwell,
And poppies or charms can make us sleep as well
And better than thy stroke. Why swellst thou then?
One short sleep past, we wake eternally,
And death shall be no more; Death, thou shalt die!