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So, I find it somewhat difficult to reconcile the literal interpretation of the story of the flood and the ark with my common day knowledge. I even wonder if today, with all our science and engineering abilities, could we build a vessel large enough to house all these creatures, which would also hold enough food and water to sustain them for seven weeks? How long would it take to find these creatures, then transport and shepherd them into this ark?
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Dennis, I hope you read the artical I have supplied on the Ark. It does a very good job of pointing out that the Bible says "two of every kind" and not two of every living species, the latter being the "Bible illiterate's" take on events. Here is the link titled "How did the animals fit on the ark?" I hope it helps you see from a different perspective
http://www.answersingenesis.org/home.../arksize13.asp
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Originally Posted by Glenn Dawes
Dennis,
You have made a great observation here, which goes to the heart of this discussion. The literal interruption of the bible is filled with examples like that. The Noah’s arc story is small compared to creating the Universe and world in 7 days. The experts will tell you, over the few thousand years claimed by ID, the Earth’s human population could not have grown to where it is now, not to mention the level of diversity in the gene pool across all species, not just Man. I suppose the Creationists comeback would be God can do anything – he just waves his hands. Maybe, but it is impossible to have a rational discussion around this – you either believe it or not.
I have enjoyed all the posts and would like to thank everyone for opening up and I have the deepest respect for those who were willing to stick their necks out. However, I see little benefit in continuing the thread but would prefer to continue with a chat over a beer, under the stars (maybe at Kulnura?). It’s a subject I’m always happy to discuss.
Regards
Glenn
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Actually Glenn, Creation only took Six days! God rested on the seventh
I might take you up on the beer one day
Cheers Brad