Those wishing to gain an insight into the minds of those on the religious right-wing in North America, may be, in equal measures, enlightened, amused, and disturbed by this diagram, produced by the Pittsburgh Creation Society. It seems that the theory of evolution by natural selection, sustained by nutritious sin, is not only responsible for all the ills of society, but is also responsible for inflation, moral education, women and children's liberation, 'dirty books', and even 'hard rock'.
Which reminds me of the time that Ned Flanders went to what he claimed was a Christian Rock concert. On returning from the 'Chris Rock' gig, Ned confessed to having enjoyed the event, but also expressed some surprise at the frequent use of the f-word.
That the precise moment when Adam himself was created - being 9 a.m. (Mesopotamian time) on Sunday 4004 B.C. - may be subject to very large potential errors, I am prepared to admit. And that there is always an implication that God may not be the real author of the Bible, does not come as a complete surprise to me. My personal feeling is that it is not impossible, but I would be very sceptical. And I do not say this in disparagement of either God or the Bible. But what I am perfectly uncritical about is that evolution by natural selection, is not only responsible for all the ills of society, but is also responsible for inflation, moral education, women and children's liberation, 'dirty books', and even 'hard rock'.
ReplyDeleteThat, it seems to me, is the very definition of Evolution!
Unless, of course, a creationist God, sustained by nutritious sin, and quite wickedly and arbitrarily, imposed it all upon us...
Dreamy
You're not paying attention Selena: the contention is that the theory of evolution by natural selection, (its teaching and widespread belief), rather than evolution itself, is responsible for all those ills.
ReplyDeleteBut I was paying attention, Gordon, I was.
ReplyDeleteThough, admittedly, I tampered with the evidence. For good reasons, incidentally. Since you’ve been chosen to accompany me on my return to Ophiuchus - see: http://selenadreamy.blogspot.com/2008/01/higher-man.html
- I have an obligation to make sure of your mental reflexes.
Meanwhile, you’re cordially invited to view my outlook on modern poetry - presently featured!
Dreamy