This is a somewhat delayed response to / analysis of the discussion going on between Peter and Alex regarding biblical truth and its relation to scientific certainty. There appears to be a disconnect, presumably because the two have differing opinions on truth. I will try to bridge the gap with my own take on the subject. (more…)
Friday, 1 August, 2008
Truth Versus Certainty
Posted by M!ke under Reflections, Religion | Tags: bible, certainty, creation, empiricism, literalism, Science |1 Comment
Wednesday, 16 July, 2008
Interpreting Genesis Culturally
Posted by M!ke under Religion, Science | Tags: creation, genesis, literalism, Rikk Watts |[6] Comments
Following on the heels of my recent appraisal of Dick Fischer’s “The Days of Creation”, and to stimulate further the sort of dialogue begun by Alex in my previous Genesis post’s comments section, I would like to present another article on the subject. This one is by Rikk E. Watts, a professor of New Testament at Canada’s Regent College. Dr. Watts argues for an interpretation of Genesis based around the convention of genre, which he claims leads away from a strictly literal understanding of the text. And yes, it is again linked from the American Scientific Affiliation. I haven’t got too many resources, so feel free to share any you think I’d benefit from. Discussion after the jump:
