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  1. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    Why does that "matter" in this discussion?
  2. Derf

    uh oh USA

    Now we know the answer
  3. Derf

    uh oh USA

    And Cuban PM.
  4. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    I think someone else gave a reasonable answer--shadows...most likely as the primeval photons converted to other types of matter. This is conjecture, but it fits well enough with both secular and biblical descriptions to not need any symbolism.
  5. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    that was before the light and darkness were separated.
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    Before Time Began?!

    Well said!
  7. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    Yes, based on how his explanations fit 1. the text of the bible, and 2. the evidence examined in nature (geology, astronomy, etc.). I'm not sure how one would go about comparing two authorities (or sets thereof), except to compare their explanations. And their explanations can be compared to...
  8. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    I don't know your position on the hydroplate theory espoused by many here, but those "many" would call Walt Brown an authority, though not an infallible one. Anna has the right to seek out authorities for her position, too. These might be rabbis, or Hebrew experts, or her uncle who told her...
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    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    not when you are talking about what meanings the words convey rather than what the words are. But your understanding of its meaning is not necessarily God's Word, nor even inspired. Ever heard of medical science? Then your claim of "nobody" was incorrect. No, I'm rightfully pitting your...
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    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    Then you can't use the Bible, as it was written by men. Its claims of inspiration are also written by men. The translations we use were translated by men. And I would wager that your understanding of Gen 1 is not original with you. I'm not trying to say you're wrong about Gen 1--I'm in...
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    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    So you must appeal to authority to make any claims about the creation week. What you're looking for is the fallacy of false appeal to authority (or appeal to false authority). The lexicon might be either, depending how good a lexicon it is. An eyewitness of a murder is appealed to to convict...
  12. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    Possibly. Appeal to authority is not a fallacy. We all do it when we quote from the Bible, or consult a Hebrew lexicon/dictionary. Both are "authorities" on different levels, but for those of us who don't know Hebrew, or didn't directly experience the creation week, it's the only way we can have...
  13. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    Ok.
  14. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    @Right Divider Oh, right...you have me on ignore.
  15. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    I have a question. Are you also bound by the same rules in your responses?
  16. Derf

    Allegory/Symbolism in Genesis 1

    I'll do their work for them. One allegory I've heard is that "evening and morning" is a reference to a trajectory that's repeated multiple times, meaning from chaos to order. I.e., each "day" was an era where God was working with certain parts of creation until He had achieved the planned level...
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    uh oh USA

    Money should never be laundered through a toilet.
  18. Derf

    Protestantism was falsified here on TOL

    Oh, so you're building your split hair case to support a split end?
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    Protestantism was falsified here on TOL

    Wrong hair. You've tried to assert that the Catholic Church is legitimate and most others illegitimate based on the presence of bishops, not allowing for other churches to call the same office by a different name. And perhaps you're forgetting the Church of England, which is Protestant, but...
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    Protestantism was falsified here on TOL

    You mean like here: Acts 1:20 (KJV) For it is written in the book of Psalm, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. ?
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