tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18043933.post3314642607740212760..comments2023-08-17T18:20:07.328+08:00Comments on Teci's Testimony: to all the posters at Dawkins' forum :)Teci Pulidohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07194186516659541377noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18043933.post-58313195741447587152008-06-23T17:31:00.000+08:002008-06-23T17:31:00.000+08:00To Darren: i am truly sorry for suddenly vanishing...To <B>Darren</B>: i am truly sorry for suddenly vanishing on you :( i wrote on another blog entry that i would be gone until April '08 because of massive schoolwork (which actually is still not finished), but i was not able to personally get back to you. i *am* sorry. :(<BR/><BR/>To answer your question: the Bible is *not* in error because it does *not* give the specific age of the earth.<BR/><BR/>Centuries ago, it seemed that science and faith (specifically, the Bible) were at odds because it was claimed and later determined that the sun, not the earth, is at the center of our universe. But the Bible has *not* claimed that the earth was the center.<BR/><BR/>Admittedly, these (earth's age, earth-orbiting-sun, etc.) can be <I>interpreted</I> as such, in the same way that there are other interpretations. Also, it can be <I>implied</I>, because the Bible says that humans are higher than other life forms He created, etc. But again it's not stated as a direct absolute fact which can be proven or disproven. <BR/><BR/>When a similar scientific (or other) discovery is made, we can determine if (a) it clearly confirms Scripture/the Bible (ex: archaeological finds in the past (only decades ago!) of cities in Biblical times), (b) it can be compatible with the Bible (ex: near-death experiences? evolution? alien life?), (c) or if it is undoubtedly contradicted by what is in the Bible (i have yet to find one).<BR/><BR/><BR/>Darren, i highly appreciate the respect you give me :) And i feel that you are really just after the truth :) i can tell you this: In my youth i had rejected Christianity but it turned out that all i had were misconceptions or outright lies against it. Now, i can say that all my experiences only confirm the truth contained in the Bible, whether in my personal life, or others' lives, or even in fields such as science and philosophy. <BR/><BR/>The Bible, and the God behind it, is unchanging yet remains relevant and reasonable after two, three millennia. "Perhaps there is some truth to it," as the saying goes :)<BR/><BR/>Anyways, i do hope you would still correspond with me and i am looking forward to doing so.<BR/><BR/>All the best,<BR/>teci :)Teci Pulidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194186516659541377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18043933.post-62824058206161932632008-06-23T17:08:00.000+08:002008-06-23T17:08:00.000+08:00To everyone: a proper "closure of sorts" may be fo...To <B>everyone</B>: a proper "closure of sorts" may be found here:<BR/><BR/>http://tecigurl.blogspot.com/2008/06/brief-history-of-timeof-evolution-ofwhy.html<BR/><BR/>But new comments are always welcome :) It looks like i have more time to respond, but in any case again i say that i will always try my best to do so :)<BR/><BR/>All the best and i do hope to hear and correspond with you :)Teci Pulidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194186516659541377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18043933.post-25283484182692963302008-01-12T07:00:00.000+08:002008-01-12T07:00:00.000+08:00Teci, how can you accept the bible when science sh...Teci, how can you accept the bible when science shows quite clearly so many mistakes in it (such as the age of the earth)?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18043933.post-20460899869105430822008-01-08T13:54:00.000+08:002008-01-08T13:54:00.000+08:00Hello Darren :)i just read your response and would...Hello Darren :)<BR/><BR/>i just read your response and would be very glad to correspond with you. i'll be emailing you right after this, but in any case my email address is tecigurl@gmail.com. Take care and hope to hear from you soon :)Teci Pulidohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07194186516659541377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18043933.post-55519625073117883782008-01-04T03:52:00.000+08:002008-01-04T03:52:00.000+08:00I am also an atheist, Teci. I don't mind discussin...I am also an atheist, Teci. I don't mind discussing things on your blog with you. I don't know exactly how, but if you want to, e-mail me at darren8_306@yahoo.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com