True, haha I need to reevaluate my morals

Haha, just a quick glance at my name would proof otherwise >:)

I'm sorry but I've heard of this "proof" and I don't think it makes Young earth christians ignorant..

Unfortunately, it does. Churches like to pretend that the evidence for the age of the Earth is inconclusive without offering any counter evidence of their own. The fact that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old is extremely widely accepted by the scientific and geological community. Those People have far more knowledge and education on the subject than you or I or any pastor would.

By the way, I appreciate the respectful attitude you are taking in this discussion. I can't tell you how many times I have been called a "fowl Atheist" or told that I am "going to burn in hell".... So thanks for being kind to your fellow man.

Here are a few links regarding the evidence of the Earth's age.

http://nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/gtime/ageofearth.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_Earth

lmgtfy.com/?q=age+of+the+earth

Haha, just a quick glance at my name would proof otherwise >:)

I understand, but isn't saying;"Young earth creationists don't know their bible and don't know the sun is a star" a bit generalizing?

I myself was brought up in a Christian family, I probably know every story in the bible and I still think that young earth creationists are more strictly using the bible than the rest (or whatever). Hence, I'm do not agree they're ignorant, perhaps the ones you've met so far are, but not all of them.

That's the thing, man. The Earth has been proven to be billions of years old, so would it not be ignorant to say that it is 6000 years old based simply on a book?

I'm sorry but I've heard of this "proof" and I don't think it makes Young earth christians ignorant..

Unfortunately, it does. Churches like to pretend that the evidence for the age of the Earth is inconclusive without offering any counter evidence of their own. The fact that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old is extremely widely accepted by the scientific and geological community. Those People have far more knowledge and education on the subject than you or I or any pastor would.

By the way, I appreciate the respectful attitude you are taking in this discussion. I can't tell you how many times I have been called a "fowl Atheist" or told that I am "going to burn in hell".... So thanks for being kind to your fellow man.

Here are a few links regarding the evidence of the Earth's age.

http://nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/gtime/ageofearth.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_Earth

lmgtfy.com/?q=age+of+the+earth

Haha, just a quick glance at my name would proof otherwise >:)

My posts are full of spelling errors, sigh'

Well, thank you for that explanation, but that's only the atheist side of the story, how is that the same as young earth creationisme?

Ahh, I think I get what you're asking now.

Young earth creationists tend to be very ignorant about scientific facts. For instance, I was once involved in a friendly debate with a young earth creationist girl (about 16 years old), and we got to talking about the sun. She was trying to say that the fact that the sun is a "perfect" enough distance away from the earth to support life proves that god exists. I went on to mention all of the millions of other stars in the galaxy that do not support life.

She was unable to draw the connection. When I asked why, she stated that stars and the sun were two completely different things. She didn't know that the sun was a star.

I tried a different approach. I started talking to her about the Bible. I mentioned the story of Job in particular. Again, she had no idea what I was talking about. She didn't even know the stories from her own damn holy book.

Now, the biggest similarity between the previously mentioned Atheists and the Young Earth Creationists (Aside from their lack of knowledge) is the fact that they are both vocal minorities in their respective groups, but people outside those groups act like they are the majority.

Take this website for example, Vocal people on this site tend to act like all Christians are bible thumping, homophobic, idiots while other people act like Atheist are hateful, depressed loners. these stereotypes fit the previously mentioned vocal minorities, but generally fail to describe the majority.

Anyway, I probably typed way to much. Apologies for that. I hope I was able to clarify a little bit.

I understand, but isn't saying;"Young earth creationists don't know their bible and don't know the sun is a star" a bit generalizing?

I myself was brought up in a Christian family, I probably know every story in the bible and I still think that young earth creationists are more strictly using the bible than the rest (or whatever). Hence, I'm do not agree they're ignorant, perhaps the ones you've met so far are, but not all of them.

That's the thing, man. The Earth has been proven to be billions of years old, so would it not be ignorant to say that it is 6000 years old based simply on a book?

I'm sorry but I've heard of this "proof" and I don't think it makes Young earth christians ignorant..

Unfortunately, it does. Churches like to pretend that the evidence for the age of the Earth is inconclusive without offering any counter evidence of their own. The fact that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old is extremely widely accepted by the scientific and geological community. Those People have far more knowledge and education on the subject than you or I or any pastor would.

By the way, I appreciate the respectful attitude you are taking in this discussion. I can't tell you how many times I have been called a "fowl Atheist" or told that I am "going to burn in hell".... So thanks for being kind to your fellow man.

Here are a few links regarding the evidence of the Earth's age.

http://nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/gtime/ageofearth.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_Earth

lmgtfy.com/?q=age+of+the+earth

Haha, just a quick glance at my name would proof otherwise >:)

My posts are full of spelling errors, sigh'

Do you're comparing the rebelling atheists with young earth creationists, because young earth creationists are like that?

How can you even compare those two, it's not like they're alike.

I'm comparing their levels of ignorance. I have met so many Atheists who know a lot about science, and are generally smart people, but I have met some who became Atheists simply to make their parents mad, and to mock Christians. When I try to talk to them about science and history, they end up having absolutely no idea what I am talking about. They spend all day bitching about how Christians are stupid while they themselves know nothing.

Now, if I may clarify my previous comment, there are a decent number of Atheists who become Atheists for the sake of rebellion, but end up educating themselves and realizing that they were probably right all along.. Those people I have no quarrel with. The ones that I don't like are the Atheists who just want attention, and make no attempt to learn about science and history. They are a very, very, vocal minority.


Pic related: They tend to look something like this.

Well, thank you for that explanation, but that's only the atheist side of the story, how is that the same as young earth creationisme?

Ahh, I think I get what you're asking now.

Young earth creationists tend to be very ignorant about scientific facts. For instance, I was once involved in a friendly debate with a young earth creationist girl (about 16 years old), and we got to talking about the sun. She was trying to say that the fact that the sun is a "perfect" enough distance away from the earth to support life proves that god exists. I went on to mention all of the millions of other stars in the galaxy that do not support life.

She was unable to draw the connection. When I asked why, she stated that stars and the sun were two completely different things. She didn't know that the sun was a star.

I tried a different approach. I started talking to her about the Bible. I mentioned the story of Job in particular. Again, she had no idea what I was talking about. She didn't even know the stories from her own damn holy book.

Now, the biggest similarity between the previously mentioned Atheists and the Young Earth Creationists (Aside from their lack of knowledge) is the fact that they are both vocal minorities in their respective groups, but people outside those groups act like they are the majority.

Take this website for example, Vocal people on this site tend to act like all Christians are bible thumping, homophobic, idiots while other people act like Atheist are hateful, depressed loners. these stereotypes fit the previously mentioned vocal minorities, but generally fail to describe the majority.

Anyway, I probably typed way to much. Apologies for that. I hope I was able to clarify a little bit.

I understand, but isn't saying;"Young earth creationists don't know their bible and don't know the sun is a star" a bit generalizing?

I myself was brought up in a Christian family, I probably know every story in the bible and I still think that young earth creationists are more strictly using the bible than the rest (or whatever). Hence, I'm do not agree they're ignorant, perhaps the ones you've met so far are, but not all of them.

That's the thing, man. The Earth has been proven to be billions of years old, so would it not be ignorant to say that it is 6000 years old based simply on a book?

I'm sorry but I've heard of this "proof" and I don't think it makes Young earth christians ignorant..

Unfortunately, it does. Churches like to pretend that the evidence for the age of the Earth is inconclusive without offering any counter evidence of their own. The fact that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old is extremely widely accepted by the scientific and geological community. Those People have far more knowledge and education on the subject than you or I or any pastor would.

By the way, I appreciate the respectful attitude you are taking in this discussion. I can't tell you how many times I have been called a "fowl Atheist" or told that I am "going to burn in hell".... So thanks for being kind to your fellow man.

Here are a few links regarding the evidence of the Earth's age.

http://nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/gtime/ageofearth.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_Earth

lmgtfy.com/?q=age+of+the+earth

Haha, just a quick glance at my name would proof otherwise >:)

My posts are full of spelling errors, sigh'

So*, God damnit.

They are just as ignorant as what?

Young earth creationists are the Christians who believe the Earth is only 6000 years old, and that the Bible is the perfect word of god, etc.

Further reading, if you'd like.:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Earth_creationism

Do you're comparing the rebelling atheists with young earth creationists, because young earth creationists are like that?

How can you even compare those two, it's not like they're alike.

I'm comparing their levels of ignorance. I have met so many Atheists who know a lot about science, and are generally smart people, but I have met some who became Atheists simply to make their parents mad, and to mock Christians. When I try to talk to them about science and history, they end up having absolutely no idea what I am talking about. They spend all day bitching about how Christians are stupid while they themselves know nothing.

Now, if I may clarify my previous comment, there are a decent number of Atheists who become Atheists for the sake of rebellion, but end up educating themselves and realizing that they were probably right all along.. Those people I have no quarrel with. The ones that I don't like are the Atheists who just want attention, and make no attempt to learn about science and history. They are a very, very, vocal minority.


Pic related: They tend to look something like this.

Well, thank you for that explanation, but that's only the atheist side of the story, how is that the same as young earth creationisme?

Ahh, I think I get what you're asking now.

Young earth creationists tend to be very ignorant about scientific facts. For instance, I was once involved in a friendly debate with a young earth creationist girl (about 16 years old), and we got to talking about the sun. She was trying to say that the fact that the sun is a "perfect" enough distance away from the earth to support life proves that god exists. I went on to mention all of the millions of other stars in the galaxy that do not support life.

She was unable to draw the connection. When I asked why, she stated that stars and the sun were two completely different things. She didn't know that the sun was a star.

I tried a different approach. I started talking to her about the Bible. I mentioned the story of Job in particular. Again, she had no idea what I was talking about. She didn't even know the stories from her own damn holy book.

Now, the biggest similarity between the previously mentioned Atheists and the Young Earth Creationists (Aside from their lack of knowledge) is the fact that they are both vocal minorities in their respective groups, but people outside those groups act like they are the majority.

Take this website for example, Vocal people on this site tend to act like all Christians are bible thumping, homophobic, idiots while other people act like Atheist are hateful, depressed loners. these stereotypes fit the previously mentioned vocal minorities, but generally fail to describe the majority.

Anyway, I probably typed way to much. Apologies for that. I hope I was able to clarify a little bit.

I understand, but isn't saying;"Young earth creationists don't know their bible and don't know the sun is a star" a bit generalizing?

I myself was brought up in a Christian family, I probably know every story in the bible and I still think that young earth creationists are more strictly using the bible than the rest (or whatever). Hence, I'm do not agree they're ignorant, perhaps the ones you've met so far are, but not all of them.

That's the thing, man. The Earth has been proven to be billions of years old, so would it not be ignorant to say that it is 6000 years old based simply on a book?

I'm sorry but I've heard of this "proof" and I don't think it makes Young earth christians ignorant..

Unfortunately, it does. Churches like to pretend that the evidence for the age of the Earth is inconclusive without offering any counter evidence of their own. The fact that the Earth is 4.5 billion years old is extremely widely accepted by the scientific and geological community. Those People have far more knowledge and education on the subject than you or I or any pastor would.

By the way, I appreciate the respectful attitude you are taking in this discussion. I can't tell you how many times I have been called a "fowl Atheist" or told that I am "going to burn in hell".... So thanks for being kind to your fellow man.

Here are a few links regarding the evidence of the Earth's age.

http://nature.nps.gov/geology/usgsnps/gtime/ageofearth.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_Earth

lmgtfy.com/?q=age+of+the+earth

Haha, just a quick glance at my name would proof otherwise >:)

My posts are full of spelling errors, sigh'

So*, God damnit.

No.

Wow what an accomplishment! A dancing walrus and her baby!

You are retarded. It has nothing to do with his avatar.

Well then maybe instead of calling me retarded and thumbing me down, you could explain to him what he did wrong?

No.