Data wrote: ↑Thu Nov 16, 2023 9:12 am
TRANSPONDER wrote: ↑Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:36 pm
No Science does debunk the Bible.
For the purpose of this debate science is defined as the systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation, experimentation, and the testing of theories against the evidence obtained; a branch of knowledge; a systematically organized body of knowledge on a particular subject and even knowledge of any kind. Debunk is defined as to expose the falseness or hollowness of (a myth, idea, or belief) as well as to reduce the inflated reputation of (someone), especially by ridicule.
Question for debate: Is this true? Does science debunk the Bible and if so, how?
Call me a "clairvoyant", but I have the sneaking suspicion that most all of Genesis, and maybe beyond, was
meant to be philosophical/metaphorical/figurative, or to merely be truth by way of
moral messaging, as opposed to literal claimed events. Via (
viewtopic.php?p=1139359#p1139359). If this IS true, then logically, the physical sciences cannot touch them. Same goes for later story lines, like
The Exodus. If we have no evidence to support the claim, then the theist can either state "we are not looking in the right places or even in the right timeline", <or>, "we have simply not found anything yet." And as for claimed ancient "supernatural events", science cannot logically touch them either.
So you may be safe?.?.?. Barring the pending outcome of the aforementioned topic above working in YOUR favor? But does it? (i.e.) Was "Noah's flood" a literal claim, as described? If so, was it local/global? Was it a few thousand years or ago, or longer? Wouldn't The Exodus, being it included millions of folks over many centuries, leave behind a ton of evidence? Etc? Oh, but wait, these are not real events, so nevermind
In case anyone is wondering... The avatar quote states the following:
"I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn't work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness."