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Seemed like a good description. Still don't trust it. However, this chapter keeps with the theme of accepting parts of the science you like while saying ignore the bits that point to an older earth or universe.

This could have been an interesting chapter if the author provided more than the Christian perspective. You'd think the Jewish one would be included at least. Don't trust their descriptions.

There are more citations in this chapter than most of the others... Hoge accepts how some language adapts but why trace it to Babel? The more interesting parts were the throw away details unrelated to language. Babel is a nice fairytale but this chapter does little to take my thoughts past that

Although this essay does have some good descriptions of how errors can occur, it really does not address the bigger contradictions. It covers the simple, they didn't know any better or language changes ones.

Poor explanation of the Scope's trial. The significance, which was the point of the essay, should have been more than one page.

One of the more boring explanations of Satan. None are really satisfying but meh

An essay to disprove Egyptology... Bad apologetics for why Noah's flood (and other stories) is more accurate than Egyptian records. I'll side with the Egyptians

Some details correct, some very wrong. Rapid burial is only part of the process...

Isn't this book a bit of evidence to show the Bible isn't enough?

There is no difference between historical and observational science. This chapter demonstrates a poor understanding of history and religion as a whole. The Bible is the claim. Christianity and Western religion is noticeably different than eastern or non Abrahamic varieties. Poorly understanding and explaining science will fool some but not all

Some bad analogies. Again, your deity is the claim. You can explain your theology all day, but I need something a little more tangible

I am sure other traditions have similar reasoning or opinions. More citations of any chapter but all from the Bible. That is the claim

Trying to science myths yields interesting results..

If accurate, I'd say this is one of the best chapters. It goes into the history a bit of how the Bible came to be. Didn't really answer its own question of why 66, though.

Exaggerated ages seem to be a common theme in ancient texts. Why take the Bible claims seriously? Also, longevity is not a priority. It's not really selected for. We just need to survive long enough to reproduce. That makes sense within the confines of evolution. Not sure why that is a problem for it according to this essay.

Don't get gay married. From my reading, the Bible position is more along the lines of one man and however many women he can afford. Also, HIV isn't some devine punishment. Safe sex practices can prevent it. As for your think of the children argument, the ones that tend to have bad outcomes are due to peers, not their gay parents. How about less judgement and more help and understanding?

I don't think they'd agree much with Newton on Christianity... You can science and have different beliefs. My issue tends to be when you cherry pick the science to support your version of your faith

This chapter takes a wild shot at the people who want to integrate science and their faith. Science is a method that updates. Maybe one's faith should adapt along with the world? Not sure why we should go with the Bible over some other traditions.

A poor description of the beginnings of geology. Lots of claims that modern science really confirms the flood. With a nice little bit of fear mongering and slippery slopes at the end. Not surprised at the lack of evidence but kinda sad for those that only have this as their science information. It's not even informative on the things they accept as science.

I don't understand much about physics but this chapter has terrible explanations. Simplified and misrepresented. Nothing is explained beyond the one line in Genesis