VERiTAS
Tonight's topic at VERiTAS was Creationism, specifically, debunking the "religious myth" of evolution. The night was essentially a rebuttal of the recent "Evolution Sunday" event that was started by Butler's own Dr. Zimmerman, Dean of LAS. On "Evolution Sunday" in January, 617 churches participated in a declaration that Darwin evolution and religion can co-exist. Dr. Mortenson from Answers In Genesis spoke tonight to clarify that it's not "religion" that can't coexist with evolution, it's Christianity. Evolution and Biblical Christianity are, in fact, at war.That wasn't the only thing at war tonight. Talk about feeling effects of the presence of truth in hostility! It proved to be the most hotly debated and well-attended evening in VERiTAS history. Unfortunately, it was also the most disgusting, illogical and emotionally driven. Not from the speaker, who was admirable in his self-defense, but rather the mud-slinging participants. One Butler professor managed to raise completely unrelated slander and walked out in huff after insulting the speaker's academics and intelligence. Another attendee had the gall to address our speaker as being "a despicable sham for a human being." I was appalled and utterly embarrassed with the lack of respect from the dissenters and with the discussion's lack of control. I finally packed up the refreshments at 10:45 and went home, leaving Dr. Zimmerman and Dr. Mortenson at debate with a number of onlookers. I wonder how it ended...
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On a lighter note, here are my silly questions from the discussion. No, I did not voice them at the meeting, although maybe I should have to break the mood...
1) What sort of serpent was Satan when he tempted Eve in the garden? If his belly crawling was a result of the fall's curse, then what was he before the fall? A dinosaur? A lizard?
2) Why wasn't Eve disturbed when this serpent spoke to her? Did animals talk before the fall? Do animals have the ability and intelligence to communicate verbally, but the fall has them tongue-tied?
3) What about Balaam's donkey? Does the fact that he spoke demonstrate that animals can talk, but in this instance, God allowed the effects of the fall to be momentarily suspended to work his purpose for Balaam?
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As a side note, in spite of my "stand up for truth" drive and ministry, I am merely a weak female who doesn't understand male debates. I'm not strong enough to get involved and put an end to discussions like tonight, and deep down am uncomfortable with controversy. I cannot function without male leadership! But since I make the coffee and bring the goodies, they need me. :)
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