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Originally Posted by hi_im_god
it shouldn't be.
someone's deep belief in a fairy tale doesn't end the discussion. rational people need to stop walking away from the topic. many christians have no problem understanding that a parable can carry morale truth without being factual. you can believe in god and still know the books of the new testament were written decades to centuries after the historical jesus died and chosen for inclusion by people with a political agenda for a strong centralized church.
the books of the old testament are no different. anyone who believes god stopped the midday sun in the sky (written at a time when people thought earth was the center of the universe) don't understand celestial mechanics.
treat creationists with the same respect you would someone who insists they've been kidnapped by aliens and want to teach your kids about that at school.
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I 100% agree with this, and I def do debate with my Christian friends (ask Cajun - her and I talk about it all the time). But there are so many of them that think the Bible is Non-Fiction and believe every word in there. I dont get it but no matter what I say, they still have their faith (which is respectable). Shoot a few people I work with believe God is responsible for everything and some how God will make McCain win. I told them - "I'm not sure God is a registered voter" - I also said "How do you know God doesnt want Obama"
Its an honorable thing to have faith IMO... but no way that stuff belongs in classrooms! If you want to learn about it in school - go to a private Catholic or Christian school.