Creationism museum to be protested...

[Laura]

I would venture to say that's been done prior to their visit to the museum anyways -- otherwise, what kind of "good Christians" are those children's parents?

Indeed.



I love young earth creationism in particular, it's such a wonderful fantasy story. Thank goodness I was raised Catholic and was taught that Genesis is an allegory.

I guess I don't see the point of protesting this place, but hey they're allowed.

 

[Mugg Mann]

I saw the first link in the OP, and all I can think is....

"Casper the Friendly Athiest".

Don't even get me started on where my mind went with it after that......

 

[freckles and boo]

I hope the children are influenced.

Completely OT - I saw Hanover Park got nailed by the wind yesterday. I hope all is well with you and your family.

 

[Bob Slydell]

Thank goodness I was raised Catholic and was taught that Genesis is an allegory.

Same here.

 

[Independent]

My take:

Creationism = Religious Theory: little to no science to back it - based purely on faith
Evolution = Scientific Theory: scientific evidence amassed and studied

Both logical theories in the environment they are studied. Whether these theories stand alone or are somehow entwined is up to each person's faith in both religious evidence and scientific evidence.

Since schools are bound to teach scientific theory, as long as schools do not take children there for field trips, I see no problem in having the museum, nor any harm to children. If Sunday schools want to go for field trips to explore religious theory, then I would support that 100%.

My common response to certain religious fanatics that protest things that might negate religious findings "if you are so confident about your beliefs, why would you be afraid of other information being out there. If you are confident that your beliefs are truth, then negating information should not be a threat."

So, if I expect others to be confident in their belief, I also have to adopt it for myself. I believe in evolution, although I have not ruled out completely that there might have been a greater power guiding evolution. Consequently, since I am so confident about my beliefs, I need not worry about a creationism museum. Only if I am unsure about my beliefs would I view a creationistic museum as a threat to my beliefs or anyone else's. I put my faith in concrete evidence, although I acknowledge that there is also room for pure faith for some people.

The only thing that bothered me in the first article there was the mention of homophobia in the museum. IF the museum is using creationism as a front to support discrimination of any of God's children, then I would protest it myself.

Freedom of expression - ain't it grand!

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

Completely OT - I saw Hanover Park got nailed by the wind yesterday. I hope all is well with you and your family.

Our area was fine. We are all well. Appreciate your concern.

 

[JoeEpcotRocks]

I would venture to say that's been done prior to their visit to the museum anyways -- otherwise, what kind of "good Christians" are those children's parents?

Certainly.

It would enhance their learning just like other museums.

 

[autumnbaby9]

I don't get the protest .

I don't believe in creationalism(SP?) but I would probably go in and check out the museum out of curiosity. There are a lot of things in life that I don't believe in but I find the information about them interesting. Wouldn't bother me if DD went to it either. I would just sit her down and explain why I believe the way I do and let her make her own conclusions.

On another note:

I wish people would learn that protesting does nothing but put what your protesting into the lime light. This goes for both sides of any issue. When the Davinci Code first came out I had no interst in reading it (wasn't the kind of book I normally read). However when the religious groups started a huge protest and the book was all over the news I got curious. The book probably wouldn't have become such a big seller if they had kept their mouth shut (Dan Brown had 3 books before DC that most people I know had never even heard of).

 

[DISUNC]

I love young earth creationism in particular, it's such a wonderful fantasy story. Thank goodness I was raised Catholic and was taught that Genesis is an allegory.

...and I went to ENOUGH Catholic High School productions of 'Inherit the Wind"!

 

[DISUNC]

Certainly.

It would enhance their learning just like other museums.

Just as much so as taking them to the Santa Claus Museum!

 

[freckles and boo]

Our area was fine. We are all well. Appreciate your concern.

No problem. Let the bickering commence....

 

[Laura]

...and I went to ENOUGH Catholic High School productions of 'Inherit the Wind"!

That's a great play; the movie was a good one too.

 

[LakeAriel]

That's a great play; the movie was a good one too.

I'm seeing that play this evening! Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehey!

 

[thewishfire]

Just as much so as taking them to the Santa Claus Museum!

 

[goofygirl]

http://www.creationmuseum.org/

Sounds kind of like WDW, with the animatronic dinosaurs and all!

 

[DISUNC]

I'm seeing that play this evening! Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehey!

BOTH ARE Two of my favorite Actors! Is the play in NYC?????

 

[Laura]

I'm seeing that play this evening! Christopher Plummer and Brian Dennehey!

Lucky you!

 

[jenfur]

I do in fact believe in creationism and a young earth, but thats just me

No one here really has any interest in changing their opinion on the subject but we all should be careful about what we consider to be concrete evidence. According to the true scientific method, the origins of the universe are unknowable with certainty. There is evidence for both evolution and creation and all evidences are just suppositions which cannot be proven. All we can do is list the evidences for each and try to come to the most reasonable conclusion. The answer each person comes to has as much to do with philosophy and culture much as actual evidence.

 

[Independent]

I do in fact believe in creationism and a young earth, but thats just me

No one here really has any interest in changing their opinion on the subject but we all should be careful about what we consider to be concrete evidence. According to the true scientific method, the origins of the universe are unknowable with certainty. There is evidence for both evolution and creation and all evidences are just suppositions which cannot be proven. All we can do is list the evidences for each and try to come to the most reasonable conclusion. The answer each person comes to has as much to do with philosophy and culture much as actual evidence.

Not slamming your beliefs as I am really curious: What scientific evidence has been offered for creationism?

And what evidence is there that it is just supposition on the scientific methods that have dated the earth?

As I said, I am curious about learning more, so please don't take this as a slam on creationism.

 

[reeeoga]

I saw the first link in the OP, and all I can think is....

"Casper the Friendly Athiest".

Don't even get me started on where my mind went with it after that......

You finally post soemthing that sounds interesting to me and you won't expand on it, Your a bad man Charlie Brown