President O'Bama Nobel Laureate...

[Kadagar_AV]

Well, that is making it more complex... Not literal? How much of the Bible is "not literal"? Where do we stop?

Didn't you know?

The bible is like a smorgosbord where you can pick and choose the parts you like

[Aemilius Paulus]

The bible is like a smorgosbord where you can pick and choose the parts you like

Of course, even the creationists do it all the time... What happened to the Old Testament Laws - when creationists love to maintain that all parts of the Bible matter, including the Old Testament? Or the New Testament idea that you have to give up your earthly wealth to be saved? Pick n' choose

[Banquo's Ghost]

This has long left the original topic behind, and whilst there are some well-argued posts developing, there are also some rather distasteful trolls peeking from beneath their bridges.

If a new thread on evolution/religion/the founding fathers emerges, I suggest participants treat their opponents with respect, as per the Backroom Rules.