tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337216.post5387610781504897398..comments2023-10-18T10:11:15.934-05:00Comments on Adventures in Domesticity: Is God Random?Catherinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05977860195847730169noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337216.post-34116924893646215572009-10-14T15:48:35.709-05:002009-10-14T15:48:35.709-05:00ddb, Thanks so much for your comment! I really ap...ddb, Thanks so much for your comment! I really appreciate your taking time to read my blog. <br /><br />I want to clarify, though, that I was critiquing only this one argument used by Young-Earth Creationists. This is not the main reason that I have come to the conclusion that Evolutionary Creationism is the most viable explanation for origins. In fact, I haven't yet articulated all the threads of reasoning, both theological and scientific, that have led to my conclusion. I plan on writing it as a series of posts at some point in the future.<br /><br />I also want to make clear that I don't think that God was unable to create the universe in six 24 hour periods, but that He chose not to. God is all-powerful and can use any method He chooses to do anything He wants.<br /><br />Another time I will lay out the theological and scientific bases for my beliefs. Thanks again for your comment. I appreciate the chance to discuss these issues in a pleasant manner with other believers.<br /><br />CatherineCatherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05977860195847730169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337216.post-81404605324936250902009-10-14T09:28:19.616-05:002009-10-14T09:28:19.616-05:00Catherine, you are absolutely correct that a caref...Catherine, you are absolutely correct that a careful reading of the Bible reveals that God is in control. However, that does not lead one to the conclusion that Creation was not a 6 24-hour day event. When looking at the idea of evolution, you must separate the notions of the kind of evolution we see happening around us today, where species adapt, and the kind of evolution that some try to make us believe - which stretches my imagination. (And you know I have an agile one! :) ) What purpose would God have had for setting up the kind of evolution that allows for one species to change into another? Do we really doubt that He has the power to Create things - out of nothing - in only 6 days? I know the God that is revealed in the Bible has that kind of power, and that is one of the reasons I can trust Him in His promises, one of which is that He is watching over His own! Because I have seen that He makes plans and carries through on them! I don’t know what kind of person would have made the argument linking the supposed ‘randomness’ of God with the 6 day creation. Kind of a flimsy argument. Sounds like a straw man theory. More to the point, God knows and cares about your migraines. I’m sure that He does not enjoy seeing you in pain, as any parent would feel about their child. I also know that if He hasn’t removed that “thorn” yet, that there is a reason for it. Just because we are too limited to know what His reason is, doesn’t mean that there isn’t one.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02461411785809019726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27337216.post-66536243146783192922009-10-13T23:13:48.045-05:002009-10-13T23:13:48.045-05:00Totally agree! Our pastor did a sermon this past S...Totally agree! Our pastor did a sermon this past Sunday talking about how God is in control and nothing's by chance. Some people may say that others are "lucky", but we know as Christians, that it isn't luck, but God's hand. And like you, that brings me great comfort!KCnoreply@blogger.com