You probably have not seen most of the other posts I've written here. I'll be very honest with you: because of so many of the creationist claims on this forum, which tended to spring up all over the mercury board while I was talking there, I went and learned more about this. I couldn't understand how anyone could reject most of what the entire body of science has learned and choose to believe that events in the Book of Genesis are literally true. I am now more familiar with what creationist leaders tell their audiences and I can quite confidently accuse them of twisting facts, outright lies, and almost always being unwilling to admit when they have made a mistake. I was hoping to discuss some of these specific claims they make with anyone here who was willing but strangely no one seems to want to defend what they have said. I would say it's because it's simply indefensible.

So no, I'm not looking for answers from these men (they all seem to be men) as such, unless the answers be why they are so willing to lead so many people down blind alleys of ignorance and superstition.

That's not to say I feel this way about the Christian religion or the people who follow it. It's how I feel about the black and white thinking that either events in Genesis are literally true, or there is no God/no religion/no hope. A lot of people accept evolution and believe that God is subtly guiding it. Accepting science doesn't automatically mean that a person also becomes an atheist.

I hear what you are saying about your state of mind and I don't want to feel responsible for upsetting you at such a difficult time. I am on this thread to explain evolutionist ideas and terms and to take on any challenges to debate ideas with creationists. I guess all I can ask on this particular thread is that if this would upset you, please don't read. If I meet you on the mercury forum I will be there to support you with that, no mention of religion (unless other people bring it up as they sometimes tend to do).

Regards,
Linda.